RAIN OR SHINE, THE TOCA FESTA GOES ON!
In the event of rain, some activities will be moved to different locations. You will find the re-scheduled locations on this page.
Toca Festa
L’AUDITORI’S FAMILY DAY
On Saturday, 3 October, L’Auditori will host Toca Festa, its annual family day.
Toca Festa is a family event created to bring music closer to everyone through a fun, interactive and inclusive experience. Throughout the day, L’Auditori will host a range of activities, including concerts, workshops and educational events, in different spaces throughout the venue, such as La Llanterna, Hall 2 (Oriol Martorell) and the Museu de la Música.
Many of the activities are open to everyone, whether you have tickets for one of the scheduled concerts or simply want to come along and join in.
The aim is to turn L’Auditori into a gathering place for families to enjoy outdoor activities and discover musical and educational experiences together. The programme also aims to strengthen the connection between music and families by showcasing the educational and hands-on nature of L’Auditori’s family programme.
It’s a chance to experience L’Auditori beyond the concert hall and enjoy it as an open, interactive and family-friendly cultural venue.
When?
Saturday 3 October 2026, from 11 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 7 pm.
The Els colors del metall [The Colours of Brass] concerts, Els colors del so [The Colours of Sound] and Fem que soni: toquem els janngu! [Let’s Make Music: Play the Janggu!] workshops, the guided tour of the Museum and the ESMUC concerts all take place at set times, which are listed in each activity description.
Where?
L’Auditori, C/ Lepant 150, Barcelona. Some activities will take place outdoors in La Llanterna, while others will be held in Hall 2 (Oriol Martorell) and at the Museu de la Música.
Who can come?
Anyone visiting L’Auditori can enjoy most of the activities. You don’t need tickets for any L’Auditori or Museu de la Música event.
Please check the details for each activity to find out whether it is open to everyone or requires a ticket.
Accessibility
L’Auditori offers various accessibility measures so that everyone can enjoy Toca Festa:
- Relaxation area: located in the Hall 2 (Oriol Martorell) entrance corridor, this space offers a quiet environment, with comfortable seats and sofas where you can rest for a few minutes whenever necessary before continuing with activities.
- Haptic technology: on request.
- Hearing loop: in Hall 2 (Oriol Martorell), at the ticket offices, in the cloakroom, at the bar and at the customer service desks.
- Adapted toilets for people with reduced mobility.
- Support from customer service staff. If you have any specific needs, contact our team, who will help you with everything you need.
This initiative is part of L’Auditori’s commitment to making music and culture an accessible and welcoming experience, open to everyone.
| Activity | Times | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound installation Orkestrònia | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. / 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Outdoors at L’Auditori – La Llanterna | Free outdoor activity |
| Photocall: La batuta màgica [The Magic Baton] | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. / 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Outdoors at L’Auditori – La Llanterna | Free outdoor activity |
| Workshop Fem que soni: Toquem els janggu! [Let’s Make Music: Play the Janggu!] | 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. | Outdoors at L’Auditori – La Llanterna | Free outdoor activity |
| ESMUC concerts | 11.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. | Outdoors at L’Auditori – La Llanterna | Free outdoor activity |
| Reading corner | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. / 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Hall 2 Entrance (Lepant side) | Free outdoor activity |
| L’Auditori and the Museu de la Música information stand | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. / 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Outdoors at L’Auditori – La Llanterna | Free outdoor activity |
| Els colors del metall [The Colours of Brass] concert | 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. | Hall 2 (Oriol Martorell) | €11 |
| Els colors del so [The Colours of Sound] workshop | 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. | Museum temporary exhibitions gallery | €6 |
| Guided tour of the Museu de la Música | 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. | Museum exhibition galleries | €6 |
FREE TOCA FESTA ACTIVITIES
Sound installation Orkestrònia
Orkestrònia is an interactive sound exploration installation that invites visitors to discover, create and play with sound using everyday objects that have been transformed into musical instruments. Designed to encourage creativity, curiosity and boundless exploration, it offers an inclusive and accessible musical experience for visitors of all ages. The project brings together environmental sustainability, artistic innovation and community participation, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and personal discovery. Each instrument is designed to be played either individually or in pairs, allowing participants to experiment with the sounds they create through headphones that provide an intimate, immersive listening experience. The sounds are transformed using a range of electronic effects to create unexpected soundscapes, encouraging a creative dialogue both with the instruments themselves and with other participants. This makes it possible for anyone, regardless of their musical background, to immerse themselves in a unique process of creativity and exploration.
Location: outdoor area – La Llanterna.
Times: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. / 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Free outdoor activity
Photocall – La batuta màgica [The Magic Baton]
La batuta màgica is a fun, interactive activity that invites children to step into a world of creativity through imaginative play and transformation. The space is designed as an open stage, with a selection of costumes and accessories for young explorers to discover and enjoy. By dressing up and staging their own performances, children and their families can experiment with identities, characters and stories, sparking their imagination and encouraging creative expression through movement. The activity showcases costume as both an expressive and educational tool, introducing participants to the creative process and the language of performance in an accessible and engaging way.
Location: outdoor area – La Llanterna.
Times: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. / 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Free outdoor activity
Workshop Fem que soni: Toquem els janggu! [Let’s Make Music: Play the Janggu!]
An introductory workshop on the janggu – a Korean drum – led by Lluís Solsona.
The janggu, one of the main instruments of traditional Korean music, has a distinctive hourglass shape and powerful sound, and has been played for centuries. Join us for a hands-on percussion session and discover this rich musical tradition and its distinctive world of rhythm and sound.
Location: outdoor area – La Llanterna.
Times: 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Length: 20′-25′
Free outdoor activity
ESMUC concerts
Musicians from ESMUC will present three cosy concerts in the venue’s outdoor area, in La Llanterna, throughout the day, giving audiences the opportunity to discover the talent and promise of several ESMUC students.
Location: outdoor area – La Llanterna.
Times: 11.30 a.m. Arou Trio; 12.30 p.m. Marina Calleja project; 4.30 p.m. Roger Mora Grup
Length: 20’
Free outdoor activity
Reading corner
Organised in collaboration with the Clot and Fort Pienc libraries, the reading corner will feature a carefully curated selection of music-themed stories. This welcoming space invites children and their families to discover stories inspired by music, musical instruments and rhythm, fostering a love of reading and creativity in a relaxed, participatory setting.
Location: Hall 2 Entrance (Lepant side).
Times: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. / 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Free outdoor activity
L’Auditori Education Service and the Museu de la Música information stand
The stand will feature promotional materials and information about L’Auditori’s Education Service programme. It will serve as an information point where visitors can find out about available resources, discover upcoming activities and take away information materials. Designed to make music- and reading-related resources more accessible, the stand also highlights the programme of activities and encourages participation in initiatives organised by the Education Service, as well as by L’Auditori and the Museu de la Música in general.
Location: outdoor area – La Llanterna.
Times: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. / 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Free outdoor activity
TICKETED TOCA FESTA ACTIVITIES
Els colors del metall [The Colours of Brass] concert
Els colors del metall is a family concert with a history spanning more than twenty years that introduces audiences to the brass family – including the trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba and sousaphone – in a fun, interactive format designed especially for children. Through a musical journey featuring classical works, traditional songs, jazz and pieces composed especially for the concert, audiences can discover the distinctive sounds, power and expressive range of this family of instruments.
Location: Hall 2 (Oriol Martorell) – L’Auditori
Times: 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Length: 50’
Price: €11
Els colors del so [The Colours of Sound] workshop
A sound experimentation workshop led by Jordi Casadevall using the educational instruments created by the Baschet brothers.
Conical amplifiers, folded sheet metal and glass rods are just some of the materials the Baschet brothers incorporated into the design of their instruments. Using these elements, they created a collection of sound sculptures with a remarkably rich palette of timbres, inviting participants to explore the many qualities of sound through free experimentation. Created especially for young children, these instruments provide a gentle and imaginative introduction to musical exploration.
Location: Museu de la Música temporary exhibitions gallery
Times: 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Length: 60’
Price: €6
Guided tour of the Museu de la Música
Join us for a guided tour of the permanent exhibition and discover what the instruments in the collection have to tell us. Together, we’ll explore the stories behind their shapes, the music they were made to play, the instruments that are still played today, and the people who built them, treasured them as valuable objects or played them with extraordinary skill, enjoying them just as we will. The tour may also include content from the temporary exhibitions currently on display.
Location: Museu de la Música exhibition galleries
Times: 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Length: 60’
Price: €6 € (general Museum admission)
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