Things to Do in Barcelona – Miniguide

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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

Tuesday, Jul 14

fitness-wellness

80's Step Dance

A rooftop workout with leg warmers energy and some high-intensity cardio.

lgbt

Pride BCN 2026

Pride is back, and the city is ready to turn the volume, colour and fun all the way up

arts-culture

Joaquín Tusquets de Cabirol. Eloquent Form

An exhibition on the work of the Catalan photographer whose images capture postwar life

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

Minor White

An exhibition on one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American photography

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

film

Fury 2026

Fritz Lang's searing first American film

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

music

BACHcelona Festival 2026

Bringing Johann Sebastian Bach into dialogue with performances across the city

music

Les Nits de Barcelona 2026

Turning the gardens of the Palau de Pedralbes into the most elegant summer stage

music

BARTS Festival

Bringing the spirit of one of Barcelona’s biggest venues into a new festival format

film

Cinema Lliure a la Platja 2026

This cinema cycle brings free open-air screenings to the beach

Wednesday, Jul 15

arts-culture

Light Filtered Through the Cracks

MACBA’s exhibition looks back to when video became a tool for political intervention

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

Anna Moreno. The Third Twist

MACBA welcomes a new exhibition on the work of Anna Moreno

film

Leningrad Cowboys Go America

Finnish absurdity meets the American dream in this offbeat road movie

music

Nou Barris Flamenco Festival 2026

The neighbourhood becomes a summer meeting point for flamenco lovers

arts-culture

Solitudes

The silent, mask-based theatre piece is a bittersweet comedy about loneliness

film

When Harry Met Sally

Rob Reiner's timeless romantic comedy

film

Sala Montjuic 2026

Open-air cinema, live music and picnics under the starry night sky

Thursday, Jul 16

arts-culture

After the Rush: Yesteryear

A discussion of Caro Burke's smash-hit novel

arts-culture

Shakespeare in the Park

Parking Shakespeare returns to the Parc de l'Estació del Nord

film

Open-Air Cinema at L’illa Diagonal 2026

Open-air cinema at L’Illa Diagonal brings an easy feel to our summer calendar

Friday, Jul 17

music

SOUNDIT Festival 2026

Two days of open-air electronic music and big sound systems

film

Mecal Air Barcelona 2026

Mecal Air turns summer nights into relaxed open-air short-film cinema sessions

Saturday, Jul 18

fitness-wellness

Outdoor Fitness Workout

An energising group-training session at Barcelona’s seafront

Sunday, Jul 19

arts-culture

The Last Days of Pompeii 2026

An immersive exhibition turning ancient history into an incredible spectacle

music

Rebel Drag Pride Edition

Rebel Drag returns to Razzmatazz with a special Pride edition

Monday, Jul 20

film

Cineclub 113

A film to get you in the mood, then a DJ set to carry the feeling into the night

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Places

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

Cal Trapella

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

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Anita Gelato

Anita’s handmade gelato runs past 150 flavors, from pistachio to halva, scooped fresh all day.

food-drink

Barcelona Beer Company

The pioneer local craft beer company opens a taproom.

fitness-wellness

Bikram Yoga España

Yoga in a room heated to 104° F (40° C).

food-drink

Bistrot Levante

This stylish little bistro is a place to escape the commotion of the center, while winding down with a glass of wine accompanied by a choice of meze-style food.

food-drink

Bivio

Looking for Mediterranean fare near the beach? Bivio serves up Spanish and Italian cuisine inspired by the sea itself.

food-drink

Cala del Vermut

Fernando Puerta founded the original spot to rescue vermouth from the dustbin of history.

food-drink

Casa Dorita

Not your typical tapas restaurant…

food-drink

Ceviche 103

Bridging the gap between homely Peruvian eateries and upscale locales.

food-drink

El Sueno at Serras

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

food-drink

Gallo Santo

Spain’s first fully plant-based Mexican eatery

nightlife

Garage Beer Co.

This UK-style brewery is one of Barcelona’s most central stops for quality brews.

food-drink

Koh-ndal Thai Bistro

Nestled away on Passeig Sant Gervasi, Koh-ndal delivers authentic Thai food with a Mediterranean twist (thanks to its French-Catalan owners).

food-drink

L'Òstia

This restaurant pays tribute to fishermens’ favorite tapas.

food-drink

La Balabusta

On the corner of Rosselló and Enric Granados you’ll find the Israeli restaurant La Balabusta.

nightlife

La Cervecita

This lofty space boasts over 200 different brews from every corner of the globe.

romance

La França

Barcelona's premiere love hotel.

food-drink

Les Filles Cafè

Lovers of interiors will find nirvana here, as well as a breakfast menu of hipster greatest hits and a European lunch menu. Meat is organic, and coffee is sourced from nearby SlowMov.