On October 1, 2026, Evanescence returned to Barcelona with a powerful performance, joined by Nova Twins and Poppy, for a night that saw the Olimpic Arena Badalona sell out. The Olimpic Arena Badalona hosted one of the biggest rock nights of the autumn as Evanescence took to the stage. Led by Amy Lee, the band brought together thousands of fans for a concert defined by musical intensity, spectacular stage production and a setlist combining new material with songs that have accompanied generations of listeners. Anticipation was high from the moment the date was announced. The response confirmed just how eager fans were to experience Evanescence live in Barcelona once again. Evanescence in Badalona: a highly anticipated return Twenty years after their previous performance in Barcelona, Evanescence reunited with their Catalan fans at the Olimpic Arena Badalona. The band used the occasion to showcase their new musical era, with Sanctuary taking centre stage, while also revisiting the anthems that have defined their career. From the opening notes of Sanctuary, the band delivered a powerful live performance featuring large-scale production, visual effects and staging that matched the intensity of the music. Amy Lee once again demonstrated her commanding stage presence, alternating moments of sheer intensity with more intimate piano-led passages. The band's energy and the audience's response turned the night into a celebration of alternative rock. A setlist blending new songs and rock classics The concert spanned different eras of Evanescence's discography. Recent songs such as Afterlife, Rapture and Who Will You Follow shared the setlist with iconic tracks including Going Under, Call Me When You're Sober and Imaginary. One of the most eagerly awaited moments came with Bring Me to Life, which had the audience singing along in unison. There was also room for more intimate moments with Lithium and Like You, performed by Amy Lee at the piano. The closing stretch delivered another of the night's most memorable images with My Immortal. Amy Lee's voice and the glow of mobile phone lights illuminated the venue in a moment shared by thousands of concertgoers. The band closed their performance with Wide Open Heart, bringing the night to a fitting end with a concert that blended nostalgia, new music and the full power of Evanescence live. Nova Twins and Poppy: two acts that completed the night The evening began with two special guests who brought their own personality and musical diversity to the bill: Nova Twins and Poppy. Nova Twins: energy and distortion to kick off the show British duo Nova Twins opened the night with a sound that blends alternative rock, nu metal and electronic elements. Amy Love and Georgia South brought their attitude to the stage with distorted guitars, heavy bass lines and an energetic stage presence. Their performance set the tone for a night in which guitars and hard-hitting sounds took centre stage. Poppy: a blend of metal and experimentation Next, Poppy brought her distinctive mix of metal, industrial sounds and pop elements to the Olimpic Arena Badalona. Accompanied by a band of masked musicians, she performed songs from her more recent releases, including Negative Spaces and Empty Hands. Her performance added a more experimental dimension to the bill and set the stage for Evanescence's arrival. A rock night that sold out The audience's response was one of the concert's highlights. Strong ticket demand made it necessary to release additional seats, reflecting the excitement surrounding Evanescence's return to Barcelona. Reviews from specialist publications such as Metal Hammer España, RockZone and Stairway to Rock highlighted the power of the live performance, Amy Lee's stage presence and the spectacular concert production. On October 1, the Olimpic Arena Badalona became the meeting point for Evanescence fans, who came together for a night of rock, emotion and unforgettable songs. Thank you to everyone who made this an unforgettable night.

The OLIMPIC ARENA in Badalona was this weekend the setting for one of the biggest international eSports events: the VCT EMEA VALORANT Grand Final, organised by Riot Games. For the first time, the European finals left Berlin and moved to Badalona, bringing together thousands of fans for an event that turned the venue into the epicentre of the VALORANT universe. Karmine Corp and Team Liquid faced each other in a highly intense final that, after four maps, crowned the French team champions of the European league. With this victory, Karmine Corp qualifies as the first team for the VALORANT Champions, the World Championship that will take place in Shanghai. Throughout the weekend, the OLIMPIC ARENA hosted both the Fan Fest activations and experiences and the competition in the main arena, offering fans a complete experience around the world of eSports. The Grand Final also featured a performance by Mushkaa, who performed her version of “Villain (Take a Shot)” live for the first time, adding a musical highlight to a historic day. A weekend that puts the OLIMPIC ARENA in Badalona on the international map of major eSports events and consolidates the venue as a space equipped to host world-class competitions and experiences.

The Future Cheer European Championships 2026, held at the Olympic Arena, once again reinforced the city’s status as one of the leading venues for international cheerleading in Europe. The event, organized by Future Cheer, brought together teams from more than 15 European nationalities, strengthening its international character and its role as a meeting point for athletes, coaches, and families within the sector.   The competition is part of the Future Cheer European circuit and has become in recent years a key event in the sporting calendar, both for its competitive level and its impact on the cheerleading community.   Once again, the organization has chosen the Olympic Arena in Badalona as the venue for the event, consolidating the facility as a strong choice for hosting international sporting events.

The next May 29, the Olimpic Arena in Badalona will once again become the epicenter of international professional wrestling with a new televised episode of WWE SmackDown. The American company thus returns to the city after the success achieved last year, in a historic event that marked the first WWE television broadcast from Spain via Netflix. The event will bring together some of the biggest current WWE stars, including Cody Rhodes, known worldwide as The American Nightmare. Rhodes is currently the Undisputed WWE Champion and one of the most popular figures in modern professional wrestling. Son of the legendary wrestler Dusty Rhodes, Cody Rhodes has built a career defined by charisma and his ability to reinvent himself inside the ring. After leaving WWE in 2016, he became a key figure in the rise of the independent wrestling scene and was one of the founders of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), before making a triumphant return to WWE in 2022. His WrestleMania victory and championship win firmly cemented his status as one of the company’s top stars. Now, Badalona will once again have the opportunity to experience live one of the biggest names in international sports entertainment.

Rytas Vilnius were crowned champions of the 2026 Basketball Champions League in Badalona after a historic comeback in a Final Four that turned the Olimpic Arena into the main epicentre of European basketball over the weekend. The tournament, held in one of the most iconic venues in continental and Olympic basketball, delivered an electric atmosphere and memorable individual performances that strengthened Badalona’s international reputation as a basketball city. Badalona, European capital of basketball The Badalona Final Four thus delivered an unexpected champion, a historic comeback, and several players who used the European stage to showcase themselves at the highest level. With a final score of 86-92: Rytas Vilnius crowned after a historic comeback The Lithuanian side recovered an 18-point deficit in the final quarter and defeated AEK in overtime in an incredible final. The Olimpic Arena, stage of an unforgettable final Rytas Vilnius arrived at the Champions Final Four in Badalona with a fast-paced style based on tempo and rebounding. Beyond the game itself, the Lithuanian side found in the Olimpic Arena in Badalona the perfect setting to write a historic chapter. In a venue with a strong international legacy and an electric atmosphere, the team showed unwavering belief to complete an epic comeback and defeat AEK 86-92 after a memorable overtime, in one of the most unpredictable endings ever seen in the competition. The Olimpic shone in all its splendour, enhanced by a major production and powerful lighting that highlighted its capabilities to the world and proved why it is a versatile and iconic venue and a home of great moments both in sport and entertainment.

On April 22, the Olimpic Arena in Badalona hosted a major musical celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the newspaper El Punt Avui. Nearly four hours of performances brought together prominent artists from the Catalan music scene such as Els Amics de les Arts, Companyia Elèctrica Dharma, Lluís Llach, Joan Isaac, Sergi Carbonell and Miralls de Dylan, in an evening that combined music, memory and cultural advocacy. The event opened with an emotional performance of “Els segadors” by the Coral Sant Medir, with the audience standing, and included standout moments such as the return of “Història d’un diari” by Joan Isaac and the appearance of Lluís Llach, who moved the audience with classics such as “Que tinguem sort”. High-energy performances by Companyia Elèctrica Dharma also stood out, alongside more intimate offerings such as Sergi Carbonell’s set. The closing act was delivered by Els Amics de les Arts, who made the venue vibrate with some of their biggest hits, bringing a festive and participatory night to a powerful close with an enthusiastic audience. The celebration brought together thousands of attendees in an event that highlighted the language, culture and music of the country, turning the Olimpic Arena into the setting of a memorable commemoration.

The promoter WOW, a benchmark of mixed martial arts in Spain, has unveiled the official fight card of WOW 28 Barcelona, the first numbered event of the company owned by Ilia Topuria and Cristiano Ronaldo in Barcelona. The Olimpic Arena Badalona, an iconic sports venue, will witness 11 MMA bouts promising action from start to finish.     Ver esta publicación en Instagram   Una publicación compartida de Olimpic Arena (@olimpicarenabdn) Sintes VS Badakhshi The main event will feature Fabia Sintes, the first WOW flyweight champion, against the German Abdul Karim Badakhshi (9-3). At 31 years old and trained at the MMA Barcelona Team, Sintes returns after her victory in November in Vitoria, where she finished Amir Malekpour with an armbar. In June, she had been crowned champion after defeating Davi Santos in an intense five-round battle. International Presence The co-main event will pit two fighters with international experience against each other: Daniil Prikaza (16-8-2) and Adrián Oviedo (8-4), in the welterweight division. A bout that promises pace and experience inside the octagon. Female talent will also be in the spotlight. Andrea Meneses (7-3), from the Uppercut Training Center, will seek her third consecutive victory against the French fighter Claire Lopez (7-3), with experience in Rizin and Bellator. ‘Kali’ debuted in WOW in September with a unanimous decision win and now aims to establish herself as a key figure in the promotion. Rising Stars The card also makes room for the new generation. Liam Arjona, one of Barcelona’s emerging talents, will face the Spanish José Gilarte in a key bout to measure his potential.     Ver esta publicación en Instagram   Una publicación compartida de WOWfc MMA (@wowfc) Additionally, the professional debut of Dimitri Barkaia, a Georgian based in Barcelona and considered one of the top prospects in the amateur circuit, will take place. At 19 years old, Barkaia will make the jump to the professional ranks against the British Charlie Hatton, in the 170-pound division.

From May 7 to 9, 2026, Badalona will become the epicenter of European basketball: the Olimpic Arena will host the Final Four of the Basketball Champions League. A city that breathes basketball and lives every game with intensity, Badalona is the perfect place for one of the most anticipated events of the season. The Olimpic Arena, also known as the Badalona Olympic Pavilion or Palau Municipal d’Esports de Badalona, has a history deeply connected to international basketball. Built for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, it was the main venue for the basketball competition throughout the Olympic tournament and hosted games that marked an era, including those of the legendary Dream Team from the United States, featuring NBA stars such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird. Inaugurated in 1991 and designed by architects Esteve Bonell and Francesc Rius, the arena was awarded the Mies van der Rohe Contemporary Architecture Award in 1992 for its innovative design and the cultural significance of the venue. Since then, the Olimpic Arena has not only witnessed major international matches for over three decades but is also the home of Club Joventut de Badalona, one of the historic clubs in Spanish basketball, and an iconic space for the local fans. Excitement for the Final Four is already building: the official event trailer is now available right here for you to enjoy, and very soon more information will be released about tickets, activities, and surprises around the competition. Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of basketball in one of its most emblematic cities. Badalona is waiting for you from May 7 to 9, 2026!

Evanescence arrives in Badalona to reconnect with those who grew up with their unmistakable voice, among posters, folders, and MP3 playlists. The band led by Amy Lee has confirmed that their new world tour will stop at the Olimpic Arena de Badalona in the fall of 2026, in one of only two concerts scheduled in Spain. A date marked in red for those who have spent two decades waiting to relive that first thrill brought by “Bring Me to Life,” “My Immortal,” and more. They won’t come alone. Poppy and Nova Twins will be part of an evening that promises to merge generations of alternative metal on a single stage. The alliance with Poppy comes after the release of “End of You,” where Amy Lee shared the spotlight with the artist and Courtney LaPlante. A natural bridge between the dark, symphonic sound of the Americans and the new wave of experimental metal that captivates younger fans. The announcement comes while they are in the midst of recording their next album, the sixth in their career, scheduled for 2026. While details remain under wraps, the band has continued to make its mark with soundtrack collaborations such as Ballerina, with “Fight Like a Girl,” and Devil May Cry, with the song “Afterlife.” The last chance to see them in Spain was in 2024, at the Alma Festival and later at Rock in Rio Lisbon. Two unforgettable nights that confirmed what was obvious: Evanescence continue to be a refuge, a memory, and a catharsis. Badalona awaits you.

Marilyn Manson left his mark on the Olimpic Arena de Badalona on November 27 with a performance that confirmed why he remains one of the most influential and unsettling names in contemporary rock. The stop at the venue was part of the “One Assassination Under God Tour”, his long-awaited return to Europe after years away from the stage. The show brought together thousands of fans who experienced an intense, dark and highly theatrical live set, true to the extreme aesthetic that has defined the artist throughout his career. The setlist combined classics such as “The Beautiful People” and “mOBSCENE” with new tracks from One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1, his twelfth album, where Manson once again explores his recurring themes: the tension between the sacred and the profane, redemption, desire and the most visceral side of human nature. On stage, each song felt like a small ritual, reinforced by a brutal visual production. The night opened with Dead Posey, whose raw energy and dark aesthetic fit naturally with the atmosphere of the evening. A show that will remain in the Olimpic’s memory as a powerful display of magnetism and provocation. Here are the best photos from Marilyn Manson’s performance!

On November 8, the Olimpic Arena in Badalona experienced a historic night as it hosted the first concert in Spain by the renowned Kazakh artist Dimash Qudaibergen. Thousands of fans, known as “Dears,” filled the venue, creating a vibrant and emotionally charged atmosphere from the very first moments. The show began in a powerful and striking way with the performance of the national anthem of Kazakhstan, which received a standing ovation, followed by Dimash appearing in an elegant white suit and delivering his unifying message “We Are the Gold!”. The audience’s energy was felt in every corner of the arena, amplified by the history and grandeur of the Olimpic Arena, a stage for countless legendary events over the years. Unforgettable Moment with Zhanel Ali One of the most memorable moments of the night was when Dimash invited young Kazakh singer Zhanel Ali, only 15 years old, onto the stage. She dazzled with a fragment of “Unforgettable Day,” wearing a beautiful traditional Kazakh costume. The emotion of sharing the stage with her idol was etched into the hearts of all present. A Symbolic Gesture of Hope and Peace Another moving moment was the fans’ initiative “Elegimos la Vida” (“We Choose Life”) during the performance of “The Story of One Sky,” when thousands of hands wearing white gloves rose in unison, symbolizing hope, purity, and peace. Celebrating Music and Cultural Connection At the Olimpic Arena, we celebrate having witnessed such a significant event, which not only brought together thousands of fans but also bridged cultures and celebrated music as a universal language. The night of November 8 will forever remain in our memory as an example of the magic that can occur when an artist, their audience, and an iconic stage come together. We want to give special recognition to the Dears from Spain, Latin America, and other countries around the world who traveled to fulfill their dream and prepared an unforgettable welcome for Dimash.