arts-culture
Light Filtered Through the Cracks
MACBA’s exhibition looks back to when video became a tool for political intervention
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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
Thursday, Jul 23
arts-culture
Patrim’25: Look in Silence. That Blues Look
A snapshot of emerging artistic talent from the Universitat de Barcelona’s Faculty of Fine Art
arts-culture
Echoes: Videos from the Han Nefkens Foundatio4n Donation
An exhibition on a donation of 18 video artworks by Han Nefkens Foundation
arts-culture
Minor White
An exhibition on one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American photography
arts-culture
Declaration of Love to Lenin, Juana Dolores Romero Casanova
This incredible artist’s first exhibition held at La Virreina
arts-culture
Joaquín Tusquets de Cabirol. Eloquent Form
An exhibition on the work of the Catalan photographer whose images capture postwar life
arts-culture
“Small, Middle and Big” Family Space
A family space for children to play, rest, read, draw and imagine together
arts-culture
Grec Festival de Barcelona 2026
Grec Festival returns as Barcelona’s great summer celebration of performing arts
arts-culture
Festa Major del Poble Sec 2026
Poble Sec’s streets and squares coming to life with 10 days of music, food and more
film
Barcelona 2026
Whit Stillman's witty comedy explores friendship, politics and culture in early-80s Barcelona
arts-culture
Shakespeare in the Park
Parking Shakespeare returns to the Parc de l'Estació del Nord
arts-culture
Visual Matter opening
An evening at BUAT Gallery dedicated to contemporary painting and photography
music
BARTS Festival
Bringing the spirit of one of Barcelona’s biggest venues into a new festival format
film
Open-Air Cinema at L’illa Diagonal 2026
Open-air cinema at L’Illa Diagonal brings an easy feel to our summer calendar
film
Cinema Lliure a la Platja 2026
This cinema cycle brings free open-air screenings to the beach
Friday, Jul 24
music
Share Festival 2026
A festival with a music and a message of solidarity and positive action
arts-culture
Peru Folk 2026
Peru Folk 2026 brings a colourful celebration of Peruvian music and dance
film
Sala Montjuic 2026
Open-air cinema, live music and picnics under the starry night sky
film
El Mensaje 2026
Iván Fund’s lyrical road movie about faith, family and connection
film
Mecal Air Barcelona 2026
Mecal Air turns summer nights into relaxed open-air short-film cinema sessions
Saturday, Jul 25
fitness-wellness
Outdoor Fitness Workout
An energising group-training session at Barcelona’s seafront
music
In Palau
Local band INPALAU take things up a level with a live show at The Hangar
food-drink
Second Sunday at The Hoxton
An easy and sociable way to round off the weekend centred around food
film
Omaha 2026
Cole Webley's restrained road-trip drama
music
SALAD
SALAD brings music, drag and DJs to La Nau
Monday, Jul 27
film
Cineclub 113
A film to get you in the mood, then a DJ set to carry the feeling into the night
Tuesday, Jul 28
film
The Neon Demon
Opening Gandules at the CCCB is Nicolas Winding Refn’s The Neon Demon
Wednesday, Jul 29
fitness-wellness
Seaside Stretching at the beach
Swap your usual workout for a stretch session by the sea
music
John Butler
Australian musician John Butler comes to Sala Apolo with his Betterman Tour
fitness-wellness
The Beautery Rooftop
Beauty, music and socialising form this glamorous midweek rooftop escape
Places
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
Xiringuito Escribà
The Escribà family’s beachfront paella house on Bogatell, cooking rice over wood fires since 1992 – the pastry dynasty’s savory venture.
food-drink
Lamun Cuina Thai
Sant Antoni’s newest addition to the thriving Thai restaurant scene.
food-drink
Les Truites
This small bar serves 180 varieties of outstanding tortillas.
food-drink
El Sueno at Serras
El Sueño comes with views that remind us why we fell in love with Barcelona
food-drink
Copasetic
They offer everything they love: soups, sandwiches, crepes, salads and organic burgers (beef or chicken). There are vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free options, plus breakfast (try the “trashy” Eggs Benedict with stack of French Toast) and weekend brunch.
arts-culture
Hemp Museum Gallery
Presenting the wonderful world of cannabis at its best.
nightlife
Homo Sibaris
Merchant of some the finest hop-derived beverages in the world.
food-drink
Chivuo’s
They have gained a following for their “slow” street food and craft beer.
nightlife
Marula Café
Electronic beats are eschewed in favor of funk, disco, soul and Afrobeat rhythms.
food-drink
Tacos Tacos
This restaurant pays tribute to fishermens’ favorite tapas.
food-drink
La Gilda
A small tapas & wine bar with honest cooking.
fitness-wellness
Under Pressure
This massage studio is an example of how to live sustainably.
food-drink
La Sureña Maremagnum
A little oasis of southern Spanish tapas and cheap beer.
food-drink
Arroseria Xàtiva
A Gràcia rice specialist serving 25+ paellas made with bomba rice and seawater.
lgbt
Casa Jaime
Casa Jaime is big enough to keep the action at the bar and terrace interesting (no need for gay hookup apps here), but with enough romantic corners you can find a quiet moment with that special one – gay, straight, whatever.
food-drink
Ajoblanco
The upscale bar and restaurant was designed by Lázaro Rosa Violán.
food-drink
Mog
A Goan tapas bar blending Indian recipes with Barcelona’s sharing-plate style
nightlife
Bloody Mary Cocktail Lounge
They serve no less than 10 versions of the much-loved drink.
food-drink
Mikan
This restaurant-cum-wine bar mixes cuisines from China, Japan and Korea
fitness-wellness
Holmes Place Balmes
This premium brand of fitness, wellness and spa clubs has four exclusive locations in Barcelona.
food-drink
Can Majó
A Barceloneta paella institution since 1968, founded by a fisherman and his wife; their children run it still, with a terrace on the beach.
food-drink
Casa Mariol
A great place to immerse yourself in the revival of the once outdated vermouth.
food-drink
La Mar Salada
Down towards Barceloneta’s beach, you’ll come across a place that serves what is arguably the best paella in the city: La Mar Salada.
food-drink
La Balmesina
Fellow Italophiles rejoice – we can now enjoy authentic sourdough pizzas right here in Barcelona.
food-drink
Contracorrent Bar
A local wine bar attracting a Catalan-speaking,natural wine-loving crowd
arts-culture
Gaudí’s Pedrera: The Origins
Available every evening, tours immerse visitors in a unique audiovisual experience, with projections throughout the building…
food-drink
Kibuka
These sister restaurants offer an interesting selection of creative sushi rolls, fusing the textures, flavors and ingredients from cuisines found outside the traditions of Japan.
arts-culture
El Call
Visit Europe's oldest synagogue.
food-drink
Els Sortidors del Parlament
A mechanic’s workshop has been transformed into a very modern bodega.