film
Sitges Film Festival 2026
The 59th edition of the fantasy, horror and cult films-focused festival
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The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.
Barcelona
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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, Oct 12
arts-culture
Seat: Factory of Transformations
Castell de Montjuïc’s exhibition uses car company SEAT to tell a story about Barcelona
arts-culture
Light Filtered Through the Cracks
MACBA’s exhibition looks back to when video became a tool for political intervention.
arts-culture
Pere Portabella
A program of screenings drawn from this Catalan filmmaker’s repertoire.
style-design
Barcelona Design Week 2026
A week dedicated to all things design with talks, exhibitions, workshops and more
film
Filmets 2026
FILMETS returns for its 52nd edition of celebrating the short film
arts-culture
Echoes: Videos from the Han Nefkens Foundation Donation
An exhibition on a donation of 18 video artworks by Han Nefkens Foundation.
film
IndiFest Film Festival
Barcelona Indigenous Film Festival returns with films dedicated to Indigenous stories
film
NAZA
A chilling investigation into the systems behind civilian deaths in Gaza
film
Barcelona Jewish Film Festival 2026
Festival Cinema Jueu returns for its 28th edition with a fresh lineup of films
film
Transhumant Film Festival 2026
The socially committed film and photojournalism festival returns
Tuesday, Oct 13
arts-culture
After The Kiss
Taiwanese artist Attilio Chien comes with a solo exhibition devoted to the kiss
arts-culture
Elisava
A sun-soaked photography project capturing the Poblenou coastline.
arts-culture
Josep Maria de Sucre, Activist and Visionary Artist
A new exhibition on the work of Catalan visionary artist Josep Maria de Sucre
arts-culture
Dana Lixemburg
An exhibition on three decades of work by this Dutch photographer
arts-culture
Declaration of Love to Lenin, Juana Dolores Romero Casanova
This incredible artist’s first exhibition held at La Virreina.
arts-culture
KBr Flama’26
KBr Flama’26 returns to Fundación MAPFRE with a selection of new talent
film
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me 2026
The haunting prequel to David Lynch's hit TV show
arts-culture
Biennial of Thought 2026
Talks, debates and performances asking what it means to live in the present
Wednesday, Oct 14
film
Love and Hope International Film Festival (L’HIFF) 2026
L’HIFF brings an independent, international mix of films to the city
Thursday, Oct 15
innovation
Voces por el Clima – Barcelona Climate Week
An event bringing songwriters, climate communicators and community together
music
Ciutat Flamenco Festival 2026
Celebrate centuries of flamenco tradition at Ciutat Flamenco festival
Friday, Oct 16
food-drink
Mercat de Mercats 2026
The annual celebration of everything fresh and local from neighbourhood markets
Saturday, Oct 17
fitness-wellness
Outdoor Fitness Workout
An energizing group-training session at Barcelona’s seafront.
Sunday, Oct 18
arts-culture
Art & Coffee Oil Painting Workshop
Slow down, get creative and enjoy something a bit off the beaten track
Ongoing
arts-culture
The Cult of Beauty
The CCCB’s latest exhibition delves into one of the most loaded ideas in culture.
Places
food-drink
Koh-i-noor
This family-run restaurant has set itself up as a jewel in the Barcelona curry scene.
nightlife
Marula Café
Electronic beats are eschewed in favor of funk, disco, soul and Afrobeat rhythms.
nightlife
Moog
The order of the night is techno.
nightlife
Foxy
Good music, strong cocktails and lots of locals at this Raval dive bar.
food-drink
Rabbit's
A fixture on the city’s vibrant tapas scene in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi.
food-drink
Tacos Tacos
This restaurant pays tribute to fishermens’ favorite tapas.
romance
Forest Days Glamping
Leave your tent at home and book comfortable digs at Forest Days Glamping.
lgbt
La Chapelle
One of the skinniest gay bars you’ll ever visit, but also one with the most charm.
food-drink
Pulpería Can Lampazas
They specialize in premium-quality octopus sourced directly from the Galician Rías.
food-drink
Garage Bar
The creators of the Vella Terra food and wine fair founded this wine bar to celebrate excellent natural wines and natural, artisanal foods.
food-drink
Raó
Locally sourced and seasonal products are favored to create modern delights that are based on a selection of Mediterranean and traditional local dishes.
food-drink
Can Codina
Long one of Gràcia’s stalwarts, this “old man” bar has been brought up-to-date by the founders’ grandkids.
nightlife
Nica
Casa Bonay’s space has been designed with the assistance of audiophiles Amit and Aneesh Patel, owners of London bar Brilliant Corners.
lgbt
Sauna Casanova
This is a labyrinth of gay sexiness.
nightlife
Libertine
Casa Bonay’s lobby bar – gothic flowers, Eric Stephenson cocktails, vinyl DJs.
food-drink
Casa Lolea
Artisan sangría and tapas near the Palau de la Música, far from the Ramblas pitchers.
food-drink
The Rooftop at Serras
A chic terrace and plunge pool above the Serras, with serious cocktails and a clean sweep over Port Vell, Barceloneta and the sea.
nightlife
El Diset
Named for the 17°C wine is best served at – Catalan bottles by the glass, in Born.
food-drink
La Balabusta
On the corner of Rosselló and Enric Granados you’ll find the Israeli restaurant La Balabusta.
nightlife
Penny Banger
This expat-owned bar sits in part of a 450-year-old Modernist palace.
lgbt
Skybar
The Axel Hotel’s rooftop – city views, strong cocktails, a crowd that dresses up.
nightlife
Old Fashioned
This tiny cocktail bar was inspired by the American tradition of Kentucky bourbon and rye whiskey.
nightlife
Big Bang Bar
Big Bang Bar has long been a mecca for local musicians and traveling tunesmiths looking to share music on an intimate stage.
film
Phenomena
This is one of the biggest, most beautiful-looking and sounding cinemas in Europe.
food-drink
El Chiringuito de Casa Bonay
A plant-filled terrace on the roof of Casa Bonay, trading panoramic drama for a beach-bar mood and Istanbul-inspired sharing plates.
food-drink
El Nacional
A sprawling food hall in a converted garage just off Passeig de Gràcia.
food-drink
La Terraza del Claris
The rooftop of an Egyptologist’s hotel – discreet, art-filled, no day-club treatment.
food-drink
Mina
An intimate Italian-inspired restaurant serving up small plates and natural wines.
food-drink
La Querida
The menu is full of delights like tapas, burgers, pasta dishes and wok-based treats – all sure to put a smile on the face of the fussiest of eaters.
food-drink
Malpaso Taquería
Mexican street food in the Eixample, from breakfast chilaquiles to tacos by six.