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Feria de Abril 2026
Feria de Abril brings a dose of Andalusian culture to the city in full colour
The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.

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

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

CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse

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

Flea Market Barcelona brings second-hand treasures and vintage styles to Port Olimpic

A citywide celebration, turning science into something interactive, social and fun

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

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

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

A women’s football meet-up built around community

A timely look back at the fall of Nicolae Ceaușescu

Gus van Sant tackles a bizarre true-crime story

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

A full weekend of psychedelic delights across three venues

An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova

The CCCB explores the imaginative world of author Mercè Rodoreda

MACBA welcomes a new exhibition on the work of Anna Moreno

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

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

An exhibition on the photography of Catalan photographer, Joaquim Gomis

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

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…

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

Soho House mixes old Barcelona bones with the brand’s signature cool aesthetic

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

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.

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

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

This eatery crafts American-style sandwiches.

A beauty store offering a range of natural cosmetics, beauty treatments and consultations.

A highly ranked Argentinean steakhouse…

Pick up books, clothing and instruments alongside the eclectic record selection.

A chic salon in the Eixample offering a range of relaxing beauty treatments

A new edition to the city’s hip and healthy coffee scene

Açaí&Me specialises in the 3 B’s: breakfast, brunch and bowls

Rent a bike, take a tour or buy second-hand.

A reference shop for all things music-production related…

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.

Comics as well as graphic novels, fantasy and horror fiction, DVDs and toys.

Visit Europe's oldest synagogue.

Vegan restaurant Fat Veggies serves up barbeque and smoked vegetables

Enough to satisfy the most passionate cake lover or seriously homesick American.

Catalan bistró serving up innovative, exquisite small dishes.

The unassuming Poblenou ramen restaurant taking the city by storm

Jane is an English manual therapist and yoga teacher…