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BioDiverCiutat returns as one of the best excuses to look more closely at the city
The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.

BioDiverCiutat returns as one of the best excuses to look more closely at the city

Feria de Abril brings a dose of Andalusian culture to the city in full colour

The BCN Film Fest returns, bringing literature, history and cinema together

CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse

More than 300 young people explore what it means to be seventeen today

Silence at Sea combines meditation with a sailing experience

Casa Batlló’s “Mezcla de Sabores” is part of the 2025 Magical Nights series

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

A chance to catch a true classic at the newly refurbished Phenomena

Argentine singer-songwriter Natalia Doco brings her music to La Nau

An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova

One of Barcelona’s defining food events returns for its spring edition

A midday hangout that combines a salsa workshop with a social atmosphere

A women’s football meet-up built around community

An exhibition that turns the family video into a window onto a century of everyday life

An exhibition led by two Palestinian artists featuring songs, poetry, installations and more

Reflecting on MACBA’s 30-year journey through a metaphor of starling murmuration

MACBA welcomes a new exhibition on the work of Anna Moreno

The CCCB explores the imaginative world of author Mercè Rodoreda

An exhibition on the photography of Catalan photographer, Joaquim Gomis

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

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

Eating brunch at Faire, on Carrer Girona, means having a positive impact on the planet.

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

Once a former dairy, La Vaca (“the cow”) is now a creative coworking space in Barcelona’s Poble Sec neighborhood.

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

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

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

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

The small shop provides a variety services including repair, sales and rental…

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.

A furniture restoration studio and boutique in Gràcia.

They specialize in premium-quality octopus sourced directly from the Galician Rías…

A vintage store, gallery space and pop-up venue in El Raval

This little Galician tapería is causing quite a stir.

Barcelona's latest attraction for those craving looking for a fright

Every doughnut at La Donutería is handcrafted on a daily basis.

Spain’s first fully plant-based Mexican eatery

A sustainably conscious fashion label from Barcelona…

A highly ranked Argentinean steakhouse…

Pole dancing has gained popularity as a form of fitness.

The unassuming Poblenou ramen restaurant taking the city by storm

Serving up some of the city’s best tacos.

Artisanal European cheeses as well as quality crackers, jams, mustards and more.

A Barceloneta paella specialist: over a dozen varieties fired off on what the house calls the longest paella line in Europe.

Gracia’s newest vegan takeaway offering ‘street food with a little conscience’.

One of Gracia’s most popular vintage shops offering clothes and accessories.

Vegan restaurant Fat Veggies serves up barbeque and smoked vegetables

A Barceloneta seafood house since 1959, newly refreshed – the paella the regulars swear by.

Portuguese cheeses, patés, wines, port and Ginjinha, perfect to accompany a pastel de nata.

The newest and most beautiful cafe-cum-brunch place to hit the Eixample