arts-culture
Kapwani Kiwanga
Fundació Joan Miró shows the work of artist Kapwani Kiwanga
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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
Saturday, May 9
arts-culture
Chez Matisse
CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse
style-design
Handmade Festival 2026
A celebration of craft culture, bringing together artisans and makers in one place
arts-culture
We Are 17
More than 300 young people explore what it means to be seventeen today
style-design
International Roses Competition
One of the city’s prettiest spring traditions held at Parc de Cervantes
food-drink
La Primavera del Cava 2026
A great excuse to get out of the city and into wine country.
fitness-wellness
Saturday Yoga for Queers
An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova
film
DocsBarcelona 2026
DocsBarcelona returns as one of the city’s most interesting film festivals
film
Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpios
A gripping documentary about Congolese independence and its aftermath
music
Infinite Bisous
Rory McCarthy brings his pastoral solo work to Sala Vol
Sunday, May 10
fitness-wellness
Queens of the Pitch
A women’s football meet-up built around community
Monday, May 11
film
The German People
Marcin Wierzchowski's documentary about the aftermath of a massacre
music
glamer: Organ Tapes + Gal:la
Intimate electronics from London and Barcelona
Tuesday, May 12
fitness-wellness
Silence at Sea Meditation Sailing Experience
Silence at Sea combines meditation with a sailing experience
Wednesday, May 13
film
In the Mood for Love
Wong Kar-wai's richly atmospheric romantic drama
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
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
arts-culture
Anna Moreno. The Third Twist
MACBA welcomes a new exhibition on the work of Anna Moreno
film
Memories, Life Through Home Cinema
An exhibition that turns the family video into a window onto a century of everyday life
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
Sergio Larrain. El vagabundo de Valparaíso
An exhibition on one of Latin America’s most famous street photographers
Places
food-drink
Tope at The Hoxton
The kind of rooftop that serves up sunshine, skyline and, interestingly, tacos
food-drink
Faire
Eating brunch at Faire, on Carrer Girona, means having a positive impact on the planet.
food-drink
Rooftops at Yurbban
A pair of stylish open-air spots to choose from each with a laid-back Yurbban feel
food-drink
Soho House Barcelona
Soho House mixes old Barcelona bones with the brand’s signature cool aesthetic
food-drink
Deep Pizza
Deep Pizza is proud to make Detroit-style pizza...
food-drink
El Chiringuito de Casa Bonay
A cosy open-air terrace with a laid-back, beach-bar spirit
fitness-wellness
Ajo Bike
The small shop provides a variety services including repair, sales and rental…
food-drink
Cacho
Homemade food, great music, local beers and what they bill as “the best terrace of the @22 district.”
food-drink
Albé
This gastrobar offering Catalan dishes with a genuine Lebanese touch.
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
Cal Trapella
Opened by three friends, Cal Trapella offers a cosy refuge in which to devour the homemade tapas on offer.
food-drink
El Sueno at Serras
El Sueño comes with views that remind us why we fell in love with Barcelona
food-drink
Rabbit's
A recent addition to the city's vibrant tapas scene in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
food-drink
Contraban
The stylish signature restaurant of the Wittmore Hotel
food-drink
Vegetalia Born
The manufacturer of organic vegetarian products also has several restaurants.
fitness-wellness
Instituto Pilar Domínguez
Strength, flexibility and well-being.
music
Discos Paradiso
Pick up books, clothing and instruments alongside the eclectic record selection.
food-drink
Granja Petitbo
While a hit with local brunch-goers, their hearty lunch and dinner options are most worthy of note.
food-drink
Pulpería Can Lampazas
They specialize in premium-quality octopus sourced directly from the Galician Rías…
food-drink
Lamun Cuina Thai
Sant Antoni’s newest addition to the thriving Thai restaurant scene.
food-drink
La Sureña Maremagnum
A little oasis of southern Spanish tapas and cheap beer.
fitness-wellness
The Beautery
A chic salon in the Eixample offering a range of relaxing beauty treatments
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
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
Fishology
A fish restaurant with its very own laboratory for creating the perfect fish dish.
food-drink
Maiaia
Maiaia is a vermuteria with family and tradition at its core.
arts-culture
Monastery of Pedralbes
Visit this masterpiece of Catalan Gothic architecture for free on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm during the “magic hour.”
style-design
Alis Taller & Botiga
A furniture restoration studio and boutique in Gràcia.
food-drink
Mog
A Goan tapas bar blending Indian recipes with Barcelona’s sharing-plate style