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
Tuesday, May 26
arts-culture
The Last Days of Pompeii 2026
An immersive exhibition turning ancient history into an incredible spectacle
film
Mecal 2026
MECAL’s legendary open-air short film nights are back every week in Poblenou
arts-culture
The Cult of Beauty
The CCCB’s latest exhibition delves into one of the most loaded ideas in culture
arts-culture
Out of Focus, another Vision of Art
CaixaForum’s latest exhibition exploring blur and visual imprecision
arts-culture
Chez Matisse
CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse
film
Love Me Tender
Anna Cazenave Cambet's raw drama, starring Vicky Krieps
film
Barcelona International Women's Film Festival 2026
A film festival built around feminist cinema and challenging stereotypes
fitness-wellness
Silence at Sea Meditation Sailing Experience
Silence at Sea combines meditation with a sailing experience
music
Sara Parkman
An award-winning Swedish violinist, singer and songwriter plays live
music
Elle Coves 2026
Elle Coves brings her bright indie-pop to Razzmatazz
film
Open-Air Cinema at the Palace 2026
El Palace’s Rooftop Garden transforms into the city’s best open-air screen
Wednesday, May 27
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
music
The Soundtrack of Our Lives
T.S.O.O.L. return with the psychedelic rock that made them one of Sweden’s best cult exports
film
Possession
Andrzej Żuławski’s feverish cult classic
film
Cinema Out of Place 2026
A film festival that turns warm evenings into open-air gatherings for queer cinema
Thursday, May 28
food-drink
Tast a la Rambla 2026
A big, sociable open-air celebration of Barcelona’s food scene
music
Ben Howard 2026
Singer-songwriter Ben Howard brings his atmospheric songwriting to Apolo
Friday, May 29
arts-culture
Fira Modernista 2026
Eixample slips back into the 19th and 20th centuries to celebrate modernisme
arts-culture
Món Llibre 2026
A big literary playground for children and families
food-drink
La Primavera del Cava 2026
A great excuse to get out of the city and into wine country.
music
Talents Jazz a La Pedrera
Talents Jazz returns to La Pedrera every Friday with new musicians
Saturday, May 30
fitness-wellness
Saturday Yoga for Queers
An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova
arts-culture
Brazilian Fest
Bringing Brazilian energy to Barcelona with live music, DJs, food, drink and more
arts-culture
Celine Kuklowsky is Bed Boy
Comedian Celine Kuklowsky is bringing Bed Boy to The Clubhouse
Sunday, May 31
fitness-wellness
Queens of the Pitch
A women’s football meet-up built around community
Ongoing
film
Memories, Life Through Home Cinema
An exhibition that turns the family video into a window onto a century of everyday life
arts-culture
Joaquim Gomis Transatlantic
An exhibition on the photography of Catalan photographer, Joaquim Gomis
arts-culture
Like a Dance of Starlings
Reflecting on MACBA’s 30-year journey through a metaphor of starling murmuration
Places
food-drink
El Chiringuito de Casa Bonay
A cosy open-air terrace with a laid-back, beach-bar spirit
food-drink
Cacho
Homemade food, great music, local beers and what they bill as “the best terrace of the @22 district.”
food-drink
Deep Pizza
Deep Pizza is proud to make Detroit-style pizza...
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
Casa Amàlia
Individual paellas – rare in Barcelona – made from Mercat de la Concepció produce at this Eixample classic since 1950.
innovation
La Vaca Coworking
Once a former dairy, La Vaca (“the cow”) is now a creative coworking space in Barcelona’s Poble Sec neighborhood.
food-drink
Rooftops at Yurbban
A pair of stylish open-air spots to choose from each with a laid-back Yurbban feel
food-drink
El Sueno at Serras
El Sueño comes with views that remind us why we fell in love with Barcelona
fitness-wellness
Bicitecla
If you’re looking for a two-wheeler, this is the place to start your journey.
food-drink
Bocanariz
The newest wine bar in town, head to Bocanariz and indulge in some of the best wines of the region and abroad.
food-drink
Granja Petitbo
While a hit with local brunch-goers, their hearty lunch and dinner options are most worthy of note.
food-drink
La Balabusta
On the corner of Rosselló and Enric Granados you’ll find the Israeli restaurant La Balabusta.
food-drink
Can Luc
Artisanal European cheeses as well as quality crackers, jams, mustards and more.
fitness-wellness
Under Pressure
This massage studio is an example of how to live sustainably.
romance
La França
Barcelona's premiere love hotel.
food-drink
Origo
Gràcia’s number one bakery serving up artisan sourdough breads and pastries
food-drink
La Sureña Maremagnum
A little oasis of southern Spanish tapas and cheap beer.
food-drink
Caj Chai
Peruse a menu of 125 varieties of rare imported teas…
food-drink
Gallo Santo
Spain’s first fully plant-based Mexican eatery
food-drink
Les Truites
This small bar serves 180 varieties of outstanding tortillas.
food-drink
Carrot Cafe
This eatery crafts American-style sandwiches.
fitness-wellness
Centre Cos
The center is devoted to helping balance the body, calm the mind and care for the spirit
arts-culture
Palau Macaya
In addition to a permanent exhibition on Modernisme, the space hosts many talks.
style-design
Revolution Vintage
One of Gracia’s most popular vintage shops offering clothes and accessories.
food-drink
Vegetalia Born
The manufacturer of organic vegetarian products also has several restaurants.
food-drink
Bistrot Villa Emilia
A restaurant with the spirit of a bistrot sitting in the Hotel Villa Emilia
food-drink
Can ros
A classic Catalan seafood restaurant in La Barceloneta.
arts-culture
Monastery of Pedralbes
Visit this masterpiece of Catalan Gothic architecture for free on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm during the “magic hour.”
food-drink
Bar But
Market-fresh Mediterranean food is their game, but Asian influences assert themselves too.
style-design
Noak Room
A boutique furniture store in Poble Nou specializing in all things Scandinavian.