arts-culture
BioDiverCiutat 2026
BioDiverCiutat returns as one of the best excuses to look more closely at the city
miniguide
The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.
Barcelona
miniguide
The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.
Events
Saturday, Apr 25
arts-culture
We Are 17
More than 300 young people explore what it means to be seventeen today
arts-culture
Feria de Abril 2026
Feria de Abril brings a dose of Andalusian culture to the city in full colour
arts-culture
Chez Matisse
CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse
fitness-wellness
Saturday Yoga for Queers
An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova
food-drink
All Those Food Market 2026
One of Barcelona’s defining food events returns for its spring edition
film
Undine
Christian Petzold's coolly odd Berlin romance from 2020
film
Climax
Gaspar Noé's visceral acid nightmare
Sunday, Apr 26
music
Vermut y Salsa
A midday hangout that combines a salsa workshop with a social atmosphere
fitness-wellness
Queens of the Pitch
A women’s football meet-up built around community
music
Juana Molina
The Argentine singer-songwriter Juana Molina comes to Sala Upload
Monday, Apr 27
music
The Zen Circus
One of Italian indie rock’s defining bands comes to La Nau
Tuesday, Apr 28
fitness-wellness
Silence at Sea Meditation Sailing Experience
Silence at Sea combines meditation with a sailing experience
Wednesday, Apr 29
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
Ongoing
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
arts-culture
Rodoreda, a Forest
The CCCB explores the imaginative world of author Mercè Rodoreda
arts-culture
Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme
An exhibition led by two Palestinian artists featuring songs, poetry, installations and more
film
Memories, Life Through Home Cinema
An exhibition that turns the family video into a window onto a century of everyday life
arts-culture
Sergio Larrain. El vagabundo de Valparaíso
An exhibition on one of Latin America’s most famous street photographers
Places
food-drink
Casa Amàlia
Individual paellas – rare in Barcelona – made from Mercat de la Concepció produce at this Eixample classic since 1950.
food-drink
Eat My Trip
Eat My Trip is an exciting brunch spot in the city, tying together the inspiration of travel and food through the fusion of flavors from around the world.
food-drink
Tope at The Hoxton
The kind of rooftop that serves up sunshine, skyline and, interestingly, tacos
fitness-wellness
Ajo Bike
The small shop provides a variety services including repair, sales and rental…
food-drink
Soho House Barcelona
Soho House mixes old Barcelona bones with the brand’s signature cool aesthetic
food-drink
Rooftops at Yurbban
A pair of stylish open-air spots to choose from each with a laid-back Yurbban feel
food-drink
Albé
This gastrobar offering Catalan dishes with a genuine Lebanese touch.
food-drink
El Sueno at Serras
El Sueño comes with views that remind us why we fell in love with Barcelona
food-drink
Cacho
Homemade food, great music, local beers and what they bill as “the best terrace of the @22 district.”
food-drink
Faire
Eating brunch at Faire, on Carrer Girona, means having a positive impact on the planet.
food-drink
Cal Trapella
Opened by three friends, Cal Trapella offers a cosy refuge in which to devour the homemade tapas on offer.
food-drink
El Chiringuito de Casa Bonay
A cosy open-air terrace with a laid-back, beach-bar spirit
food-drink
Deep Pizza
Deep Pizza is proud to make Detroit-style pizza...
food-drink
Rabbit's
A recent addition to the city's vibrant tapas scene in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
food-drink
Bar But
Market-fresh Mediterranean food is their game, but Asian influences assert themselves too.
food-drink
Kaktos
An light and airy space where plants meet cocktails
food-drink
Le Ciel de Sarrià
Enjoy fine things like oysters, foie, smoked salmon, sous-vide Iberian pork ribs…
food-drink
Taberna Noroeste
A restaurant serving up recipes from the North West of Spain.
food-drink
Origo
Gràcia’s number one bakery serving up artisan sourdough breads and pastries
food-drink
Camping Mar
If you’re looking for a new place to try some top-quality seafood, then check out Camping Mar.
food-drink
Mina
An intimate Italian-inspired restaurant serving up small plates and natural wines
style-design
Madame Melon
An ethical and sustainable fashion and accessories boutique in Barri Gòtic
food-drink
Mezz
French cuisine of the 1970s reinterpreted in Barcelona today
food-drink
Due Spaghi
This Catalan-Italian restaurant follows Slow Food km0 principles.
food-drink
La Balabusta
On the corner of Rosselló and Enric Granados you’ll find the Israeli restaurant La Balabusta.
style-design
Revolution Vintage
One of Gracia’s most popular vintage shops offering clothes and accessories.
food-drink
Sil’s Cakes
Enough to satisfy the most passionate cake lover or seriously homesick American.
fitness-wellness
OnAir
Spain’s first aerial dance school.
food-drink
Sésamo
Hofmann-trained chef Alfredo has made this vegetarian restaurant his culinary playground.
food-drink
Carrot Cafe
This eatery crafts American-style sandwiches.