The legendary Karma nightclub in Barcelona's Plaça Reial is closing.

BarcelonaThe shutters had been down for weeks, but it wasn't until this Wednesday that the Karma nightclub, located in Barcelona's Plaça Reial, announced its permanent closure. They did so via their social media accounts. "Karma has lowered its shutters and will not raise them again," they stated. In this post, which included a picture of the establishment's shutters, they took the opportunity to thank everyone who had worked there, from the security staff and DJs to the bartenders, who had been part of this nightclub that opened its doors in December 1978.

He also takes the opportunity to remember his clientele, whom he calls "Karmeros"And who is grateful for the support throughout all these years. With nearly 50 years of history, the nightclub had been a hub of nightlife for many Barcelonans. They played genres ranging from rock and pop to indie, electronic music, and punk. Access was via a staircase leading down.

This legendary venue was located in an area heavily impacted by tourism, namely Plaça Reial." postin which they lament the loss, remember the happy moments shared, or express sadness at not having been able to say goodbye. One comment also referred at the closing of the Sidecarin the same square. Another user recalls that Karma was "one of the first places that was fully inclusive for trans people" when other establishments wouldn't let them in under the pretext that it was a private party. "We knew that at Karma they would welcome us with open arms. Good music and good memories," she concludes her message.