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Barcelona’s fair for radical books and ideas returns for its 12th edition
The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.

Barcelona’s fair for radical books and ideas returns for its 12th edition

Fundació Joan Miró shows the work of artist Kapwani Kiwanga

CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse

The CCCB’s latest exhibition delves into one of the most loaded ideas in culture

A great excuse to get out of the city and into wine country.

CaixaForum’s latest exhibition exploring blur and visual imprecision

Bringing open-air shopping, food and music to Port Olimpic

A big literary playground for children and families

An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova

Eixample slips back into the 19th and 20th centuries to celebrate modernisme

A big, sociable open-air celebration of Barcelona’s food scene

A film festival built around feminist cinema and challenging stereotypes

An invitation to loosen up and try something creative with like-minded people

A gripping documentary about Congolese independence and its aftermath

Anna Cazenave Cambet's raw drama, starring Vicky Krieps

El Palace’s Rooftop Garden transforms into the city’s best open-air screen

An exhibition on one of Latin America’s most famous street photographers

A women’s football meet-up built around community

Imran Hamdulay's raw South African crime drama

New York chiptune legends arrive on tour

The CCCB explores the imaginative world of author Mercè Rodoreda

Silence at Sea combines meditation with a sailing experience

Elle Coves brings her bright indie-pop to Razzmatazz

An award-winning Swedish violinist, singer and songwriter plays live

Swap your usual workout for a stretch session by the sea

This workshop treats illustration as a way of slowing down and reconnecting with nature

T.S.O.O.L. return with the psychedelic rock that made them one of Sweden’s best cult exports

Singer-songwriter Ben Howard brings his atmospheric songwriting to Apolo

Talents Jazz returns to La Pedrera every Friday with new musicians

An exhibition on the photography of Catalan photographer, Joaquim Gomis

A pair of stylish open-air spots to choose from each with a laid-back Yurbban feel

Deep Pizza is proud to make Detroit-style pizza...

Individual paellas – rare in Barcelona – made from Mercat de la Concepció produce at this Eixample classic since 1950.

A cosy open-air terrace with a laid-back, beach-bar spirit

Homemade food, great music, local beers and what they bill as “the best terrace of the @22 district.”

The kind of rooftop that serves up sunshine, skyline and, interestingly, tacos

Opened by three friends, Cal Trapella offers a cosy refuge in which to devour the homemade tapas on offer.

El Sueño comes with views that remind us why we fell in love with Barcelona

This gastrobar offering Catalan dishes with a genuine Lebanese touch.

This eatery crafts American-style sandwiches.

A highly ranked Argentinean steakhouse…

A perfect short-term Raval retreat with that special someone.

This Catalan-Italian restaurant follows Slow Food km0 principles.

A purposefully unflashy little ramen place hidden down a tatty side street…

Spain’s first fully plant-based Mexican eatery

The manufacturer of organic vegetarian products also has several restaurants.

Visit Europe's oldest synagogue.

Vegan restaurant Fat Veggies serves up barbeque and smoked vegetables

Catalan bistró serving up innovative, exquisite small dishes.

This vegan restaurant mixes world cuisines to leave diners disorientated

Jump into a flotation pod for an hour of sensory deprivation.

A Passeig Isabel II landmark since 1836: the Arròs Parellada, paella invented for a dandy who couldn't be bothered to peel shrimp.

The prettiness and wholesomeness of Iranian food is an open secret.

A little oasis of southern Spanish tapas and cheap beer.

The newest wine bar in town, head to Bocanariz and indulge in some of the best wines of the region and abroad.

This small bar serves 180 varieties of outstanding tortillas.

Enjoy good food with a local feel at Santamasa in Sarrià.

If you’re a lover of Italian cuisine, you’re in for a treat at Isabella’s.

Hula Poke serves a range of the Native Hawaiian poke bowls with fresh fish and a selection of toppings.

Casa Bonay’s hotel bar hosts DJs from Thursday thru Saturday.