Tarannà by Palau Martorell

Café · bookshop · event space

A few steps from the Palau Martorell, facing the Basilica de la Mercè: an intimate, versatile space where culture is lived daily | and where your events take on a character of their own.

Tarannà's façade on opening day
Tarannà's bar with cava and glasses
The café, with leather sofas and tall arched windows

The idea

Tarannà was born in answer to a recurring request over the years: companies and individuals wanted to hold their events at the Palau Martorell, but capacity limits and the conservation needs of the artworks made it impossible.

To meet that need, a multifunctional space was created a few metres from the Palau. Day to day it lives as a café-bookshop; booked exclusively, it becomes an intimate, versatile venue for events tied to the cultural world of the Palau Martorell.

Wooden tables and chairs beside the tall windows
Key facts

The space

A bright, high-ceilinged ground floor opening onto Plaça de la Mercè through three glazed doors | wide enough even for display vehicles.

300 m²
of ground floor bathed in natural light
200 m²
of open-plan space (10 × 20 m)
180
guests in cocktail format
11 pm
latest closing time

Facilities

  • WCs and dressing room
  • Wi-Fi
  • Large-format LED screen
  • Audiovisual capabilities
  • Access from Plaça de la Mercè
  • Entry for display vehicles
The atmosphere
The neighbourhood

The setting

Tarannà's façade with its arched windows
  • Privileged locationIn the historic heart of Barcelona, at the centre of the Gothic Quarter.
  • A unique settingBetween the sea, La Rambla and the Basilica de la Mercè.
  • Excellent connectionsEasy to reach by metro, bus or car, with several car parks nearby.
  • Urban and cultural lifeSurrounded by hotels (Serras, Duquesa de Cardona, Medinaceli), restaurants (Cecconi's, Set Portes) and singular venues such as Soho House.
Events

An event with tarannà

Tailor-made events in a cultural setting, for individuals, companies and institutions | with the option of privatising Tarannà and the Palau's exhibition hall, together or separately.

For your company

  • Prestige and reputationPartnering with a renowned cultural space builds a positive, prestigious image.
  • An inspiring settingArt, architecture and an atmosphere far from a conventional venue | made to surprise teams and clients.
  • A story worth tellingEasy to carry into invitations and internal or external campaigns.
  • Experiences with substanceTurn a meeting, presentation or dinner into a complete cultural experience.
  • A commitment to cultureA way to support local culture and foster art in Barcelona.

For your private celebration

  • A place with characterA singular space, closely tied to an exhibition palace.
  • Celebrate with artYour guests enjoy a unique cultural setting, ideal for special moments.
  • Tailor-made experiencesCombine your celebration with a private guided tour of the current exhibition.
  • Convenient for everyoneRight in the centre, well connected, with hotels, parking and public transport nearby.
  • A lasting memoryThe setting of the Palau Martorell makes any celebration unforgettable.

Services

  • Tailor-made events in a cultural setting
  • Privatisation of Tarannà and the exhibition hall, together or separately
  • A variety of formats: presentations, conferences, talks, corporate evenings, celebrations...
  • Auxiliary services: audiovisuals, catering, floor staff, security...
  • Private guided tours of the current exhibition for your guests
  • Personalised cultural experiences linked to the exhibition
2026 rates

Event rates

Exclusive hire of the space for events and filming. For non-exclusive hire, pricing is defined by the characteristics of each project.

Event or filming hire (exclusive)

  • 8 hours€4,000
  • 4 hours€2,500
  • 2 hours€1,500
  • Extra hour€500

Set-up / dismantling (separate day)

  • 8 hours€3,000
  • 4 hours€2,000
  • Extra hour€500

Additional services

  • Private tour of the current exhibition (from 8 pm)from €1,000
  • Audiovisual equipmenton request
  • Access controlfrom €23/h
  • Cleaning during the eventfrom €23/h

Indicative rates, VAT not included. Once the needs of your project are defined, a personalised quote is prepared. Events must end by 11 pm at the latest.

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