arts-culture
Out of Focus, another Vision of Art
CaixaForum’s latest exhibition exploring blur and visual imprecision
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The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.
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The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.
Events
Monday, May 25
arts-culture
Chez Matisse
CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse
film
Barcelona International Women's Film Festival 2026
A film festival built around feminist cinema and challenging stereotypes
music
Anamanaguchi
New York chiptune legends arrive on tour
film
Open-Air Cinema at the Palace 2026
El Palace’s Rooftop Garden transforms into the city’s best open-air screen
Tuesday, May 26
arts-culture
Kapwani Kiwanga
Fundació Joan Miró shows the work of artist Kapwani Kiwanga
arts-culture
The Cult of Beauty
The CCCB’s latest exhibition delves into one of the most loaded ideas in culture
arts-culture
Rodoreda, a Forest
The CCCB explores the imaginative world of author Mercè Rodoreda
film
Love Me Tender
Anna Cazenave Cambet's raw drama, starring Vicky Krieps
fitness-wellness
Silence at Sea Meditation Sailing Experience
Silence at Sea combines meditation with a sailing experience
music
Elle Coves 2026
Elle Coves brings her bright indie-pop to Razzmatazz
music
Sara Parkman
An award-winning Swedish violinist, singer and songwriter plays live
Wednesday, May 27
fitness-wellness
Seaside Stretching at the beach
Swap your usual workout for a stretch session by the sea
arts-culture
ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP, ENCOUNTER WITH ART AND NATURE
This workshop treats illustration as a way of slowing down and reconnecting with nature
music
The Soundtrack of Our Lives
T.S.O.O.L. return with the psychedelic rock that made them one of Sweden’s best cult exports
Thursday, May 28
food-drink
Tast a la Rambla 2026
A big, sociable open-air celebration of Barcelona’s food scene
music
Ben Howard 2026
Singer-songwriter Ben Howard brings his atmospheric songwriting to Apolo
Friday, May 29
arts-culture
Fira Modernista 2026
Eixample slips back into the 19th and 20th centuries to celebrate modernisme
arts-culture
Món Llibre 2026
A big literary playground for children and families
food-drink
La Primavera del Cava 2026
A great excuse to get out of the city and into wine country.
music
Talents Jazz a La Pedrera
Talents Jazz returns to La Pedrera every Friday with new musicians
Saturday, May 30
fitness-wellness
Saturday Yoga for Queers
An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova
Sunday, May 31
fitness-wellness
Queens of the Pitch
A women’s football meet-up built around community
Ongoing
film
Memories, Life Through Home Cinema
An exhibition that turns the family video into a window onto a century of everyday life
arts-culture
Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme
An exhibition led by two Palestinian artists featuring songs, poetry, installations and more
arts-culture
Anna Moreno. The Third Twist
MACBA welcomes a new exhibition on the work of Anna Moreno
arts-culture
Like a Dance of Starlings
Reflecting on MACBA’s 30-year journey through a metaphor of starling murmuration
arts-culture
Joaquim Gomis Transatlantic
An exhibition on the photography of Catalan photographer, Joaquim Gomis
Places
food-drink
Rooftops at Yurbban
A pair of stylish open-air spots to choose from each with a laid-back Yurbban feel
food-drink
Cacho
Homemade food, great music, local beers and what they bill as “the best terrace of the @22 district.”
food-drink
El Sueno at Serras
El Sueño comes with views that remind us why we fell in love with Barcelona
food-drink
Deep Pizza
Deep Pizza is proud to make Detroit-style pizza...
food-drink
El Chiringuito de Casa Bonay
A cosy open-air terrace with a laid-back, beach-bar spirit
food-drink
Casa Amàlia
Individual paellas – rare in Barcelona – made from Mercat de la Concepció produce at this Eixample classic since 1950.
innovation
La Vaca Coworking
Once a former dairy, La Vaca (“the cow”) is now a creative coworking space in Barcelona’s Poble Sec neighborhood.
food-drink
Cera 23
Traditional Spanish fare with creative touches.
innovation
Labs 3D
3D printing isn’t just the future, it’s the now.
food-drink
Sésamo
Hofmann-trained chef Alfredo has made this vegetarian restaurant his culinary playground.
food-drink
Rekons
Argentinian restaurant in Sant Antoni serving empanadas, tapas and more.
food-drink
Bocanariz
The newest wine bar in town, head to Bocanariz and indulge in some of the best wines of the region and abroad.
food-drink
Can Luc
Artisanal European cheeses as well as quality crackers, jams, mustards and more.
food-drink
Carrot Cafe
This eatery crafts American-style sandwiches.
food-drink
Lamun Cuina Thai
Sant Antoni’s newest addition to the thriving Thai restaurant scene.
fitness-wellness
Mar Cochs Cosmética
A beauty store offering a range of natural cosmetics, beauty treatments and consultations.
style-design
Panot
The legendary tiles of Barcelona's streets now have their own shop
food-drink
Santamasa
Enjoy good food with a local feel at Santamasa in Sarrià.
style-design
Colmillo de Morsa
A sustainably conscious fashion label from Barcelona…
arts-culture
Norma Comics
A range covering all genres from manga and superheroes to horror and beyond.
food-drink
Rabbit's
A recent addition to the city's vibrant tapas scene in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
fitness-wellness
Barcelona Martial Arts Academy
From self-defense to Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu and Combat Submission Wrestling.
food-drink
Tacos Tacos
This restaurant pays tribute to fishermens’ favorite tapas.
food-drink
Origo
Gràcia’s number one bakery serving up artisan sourdough breads and pastries
fitness-wellness
OnAir
Spain’s first aerial dance school.
food-drink
Arroseria Xàtiva
A Gràcia rice specialist with 25+ paellas, made with Valencian bomba and seawater – and one of the few in town that serves them for one.
food-drink
Jansana Gluten Free Bakery
These baked works of art are every bit as delicious as they look.
romance
Kitsch
Barcelona's very first sex shop.
food-drink
Contraban
The stylish signature restaurant of the Wittmore Hotel
food-drink
La Sureña Maremagnum
A little oasis of southern Spanish tapas and cheap beer.