Glen Hansard

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Image courtesy of ALMA Festival

At the ALMA festival, Glen Hansard, known as the frontman and co-founder of the Irish rock band The Frames, takes center stage. Additionally, he forms one half of the folk duo The Swell Season alongside Czech pianist and vocalist Markéta Irglová. Their collaboration earned them an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Falling Slowly," featured in the film Once, where they both had acting roles. Hansard has also ventured into solo work, releasing five albums, including the GRAMMY-nominated "Didn't He Ramble" (2015), along with several EPs.

A concert in the 2024 edition of the ALMA Festival Jardins Pedralbes.

Sounds of the City: Summer Music Festivals

What are your plans for summer? If you’re staying in the city, you won’t be alone. Barcelona is becoming a go-to destination for festival lovers, given Catalunya’s covetable combination of culture, great weather and an increasingly diverse concert circuit. So if you’re looking to expand your horizons while staying put this season, check out our article Sounds of the City: Summer Music Festivals for a summary of the summer music events taking place in Barcelona, from big-name gatherings to boutique takeovers.

For more music events check our online events calendar.