Study Abroad: Barcelona and Madrid, Spain (4/11/27-4/18/27)

In order to register, you must fill out the pre-registration form.

Registration is open for Night School Bar students. At least one person per room must have taken a previous class–this includes a one-day class or workshop–in order to register at this time.

Barcelona and Madrid, Spain’s two largest cities, are full of striking architecture, unbeatable food and wine, lively barrios, and rich histories of art, literature, music, and politics. These two cities share the Iberian Peninsula, but each has its own distinct character, history, and regional identity. Join Night School Bar as we make our way from the Gothic coastal city of Barcelona to the iconic capital of Madrid. We are thrilled to invite former and current Night School Bar students (age 21+) to explore the cultural depths of Spain this April.

From Don Quijote and Salvador Dali to whimsical architecture and anarchist uprisings, we’ll explore the most ancient parts of the country, its artistic innovations, and its fraught–and often inspiring–political history. We will walk the roads that housed the Spanish Civil War, learn about the autonomous tradition of Catalonia, and explore the fractured landscape of the post-dictatorship era. We’ll see the baroque paintings of the Prado as well as some of the 20th century’s most innovative art and architecture, including the perennially under-construction Sagrada Familia and Picasso’s Guernica. And we’ll follow it all up with tapas and wine. You’ll also have plenty of free time to explore on your own. 

The trip will be facilitated by Night School Bar instructors who will offer opportunities to study, discuss, and process what you learn. Knowledge of Spanish is not necessary.

All rates include:

·      7-nights lodging in 4-star hotels

-4 nights in Barcelona

-3 nights in Madrid

·      9 meals [7 breakfasts, 2 dinners]

·      Entry to 5 museums (Picasso, Dali, Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza)

·      Entry to Park Guell gardens and Gaudi House

·      Walking cultural heritage tour with local guide

·      Full day trip and transportation to visit to Figueres and entry to the Dali museum

·      Transportation from Barcelona to Madrid

·      Night School Bar curated reader and study guide

·      Daily guided writing options

·      Nightly facilitated discussions

Flights are not included. We will start in Barcelona and depart from Madrid. To make your flight plans, please note that hotel check-in time is 3 pm on Sunday April 11 and check out on Sunday April 18 at noon. If you are flying from the US to Spain, you should plan to leave on April 10 to arrive in Barcelona on the 11th. Flights returning to the US will likely arrive on the same day.

RATES:

Per person, single occupancy private room: $3600 

Per person, double occupancy (one room, shared bed): $2950

DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT:

We will approve pre-registrations on a rolling basis. Once we have met the minimum number of pre-registrations, we will request initial deposits. The remainder will be divided in half with the first payment due on December 1, 2026 and the remainder due on January 15, 2027.

Payment schedule for single occupancy:

At the time of registration: $500 deposit

December 1, 2026: $1550 (half of the remaining balance)

January 15, 2027: $1550 (final remaining balance)

Payment schedule for double occupancy (2 people):

At the time of registration: $1000 deposit

December 1, 2026: $2450 (half of the remaining balance)

January 15, 2027: $2450 (final remaining balance)

To select double-occupancy, you must register both people in the same transaction (for registrations prior to December 1, the total deposit for both registrations will be $1000).

All purchases are final. Individual travel insurance is recommended to cover any difficulties or cancellation needs that arise. Before travel, you will be required to sign a liability waiver releasing Night School from any risks and dangers associated with travel and activities abroad.