Tom Odell delights Barcelona in third of four concerts in Catalan capital this year

British artist performs first European gig of 'Don't let me go' Tour at Sala Apolo

British singer Tom Odell during a concert in Barcelona's Sala Apolo on June 16, 2025
British singer Tom Odell during a concert in Barcelona's Sala Apolo on June 16, 2025 / Gerard Escaich Folch
Gerard Escaich Folch

Gerard Escaich Folch | @gescaichfolch | Barcelona

June 17, 2025 12:05 AM

June 17, 2025 12:05 AM

British singer-songwriter Tom Odell delighted Barcelona for a third night in a row on Monday at the Sala Apolo. This was his third concert of four scheduled for this year in the Catalan capital, after opening Billie Eilish's gigs on Saturday and Sunday at Palau Sant Jordi.

And Odell is no stranger to Barcelona. He has performed in the Catalan capital for years, in 2023 at Les Nits de Pedralbes, and last year at the Razzmatazz concert hall with his 'Black Friday Tour.'

But Monday was all about his 'Don't let me go' tour, not based on an album but on a single released in late April.

British singer Tom Odell during a concert in Barcelona's Sala Apolo on June 16, 2025
British singer Tom Odell playing the piano during his hit 'Can't pretend' during a concert in Barcelona's Sala Apolo on June 16, 2025 / Gerard Escaich Folch

However, fans got to enjoy some of Odell's most famous hits, such as 'Best Day of My Life,' 'Can't pretend,' and 'Parties,' in the over-one-hour gig at the famous nightclub and concert hall in the Catalan capital.

When he announced the tour, he had said that he was "planning to take a sabbatical year away from stages, but he missed playing live," so he decided to return to "present new songs in such special concert halls."

During his concert, the Brit also sang his latest release 'Don't cry, put your head on my shoulder,' which he had already sung on Saturday during his gig before Billie Eilish performed at the Palau Sant Jordi in front of thousands.

But, he also performed one of his unreleased songs 'Prayer,' which will feature in his next album, as he said during the gig.

Monday's most delightful moment for attendees came at the show's end, when Odell performed his most famous song: 'Another Love,' from his debut album released in 2013, Long Way Down.

British singer Tom Odell during a concert in Barcelona's Sala Apolo on June 16, 2025
British singer Tom Odell interacts with a fan at a concert in Barcelona's Sala Apolo on June 16, 2025 / Gerard Escaich Folch

Odell will return to Barcelona in five months with his 'Wonderful Life Tour' at the Sant Jordi Club on November 30.

Monday's performance was the first European gig of his 'Don't let me go' Tour, which will include performances in Berlin, Paris, London, and Amsterdam.

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