arts-culture
Women Will Come 2026
An exhibition retelling the city’s history through women and their fight for change
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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
Wednesday, Jul 29
arts-culture
Light Filtered Through the Cracks
MACBA’s exhibition looks back to when video became a tool for political intervention
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
Elisava
A sun-soaked photography project capturing the Poblenou coastline
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
Joaquín Tusquets de Cabirol. Eloquent Form
An exhibition on the work of the Catalan photographer whose images capture postwar life
arts-culture
Declaration of Love to Lenin, Juana Dolores Romero Casanova
This incredible artist’s first exhibition held at La Virreina
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
fitness-wellness
Seaside Stretching at the beach
Swap your usual workout for a stretch session by the sea
arts-culture
Summer Nights at Casa Amatller 2026
Discover Casa Amatller at night with an audio guide and glass of cava
film
El Mensaje 2026
Iván Fund’s lyrical road movie about faith, family and connection
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
film
Sala Montjuic 2026
Open-air cinema, live music and picnics under the starry night sky
film
Cinema Lliure a la Platja 2026
This cinema cycle brings free open-air screenings to the beach
lgbt
Circuit Festival 2026
One of the world’s biggest LGBTQIA+ party gatherings returns
Thursday, Jul 30
film
Barcelona 2026
Whit Stillman's witty comedy explores friendship, politics and culture in early-80s Barcelona
style-design
Hidden Boutiques of Barcelona: A Curated Shopping Tour
Discover the city through its independent boutique scene
arts-culture
Shakespeare in the Park
Parking Shakespeare returns to the Parc de l'Estació del Nord
music
Zeta
Venezuelan experimentalists fuse punk intensity with Afro-Caribbean rhythms and psychedelia
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 31
film
By the Stream
Hong Sang-soo’s likeable drama from 2024
arts-culture
Art & Wine
Step-by-step painting with copious amounts of wine and good music
food-drink
Bude Open Cupping
A chance to compare coffees and notice aroma, acidity, body and flavour
music
Talents Jazz a La Pedrera
Talents Jazz returns to La Pedrera every Friday with new musicians
film
Mecal Air Barcelona 2026
Mecal Air turns summer nights into relaxed open-air short-film cinema sessions
Saturday, Aug 1
fitness-wellness
Outdoor Fitness Workout
An energising group-training session at Barcelona’s seafront
music
Gonçalo Feijão
Portuguese double bassist and composer Gonçalo Feijão comes to Jamboree
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
La Tere Gastrobar
The cozy bar is ideal for vermouth & nibbles, while the dining room is perfect for creative fusion fare.
food-drink
Takeaway & Delivery Picks
Good news in having some restaurants jumping back into action with takeaway and home delivery services.
food-drink
Martínez
Perched on one of Montjuïc’s cactus-clad cliffs, this is one of the finest tapas bars in town.
food-drink
Rooftops at Yurbban
A pair of stylish open-air spots to choose from each with a laid-back Yurbban feel
fitness-wellness
Under Pressure
This massage studio is an example of how to live sustainably.
food-drink
Lluritu
Ocean-fresh, seasonal seafood takes center stage at Lluritu. More than that, they want, by their own admission, to “make seafood sexy.”
food-drink
La Gilda
A small tapas & wine bar with honest cooking.
nightlife
Garage Beer Co.
This UK-style brewery is one of Barcelona’s most central stops for quality brews.
food-drink
Vegetalia Born
The manufacturer of organic vegetarian products also has several restaurants.
food-drink
El Puestu
Specializing in “vins i platillos”(wines and small dishes), the menu features bold but simple dishes that rely heavily on the quality of each ingredient.
food-drink
Food Shop & Bakery Delivery
Plenty of local food shops and bakeries are delivering in Barcelona…
arts-culture
Tablao de Carmen
Tablao de Carmen blends traditional Spanish food, drinks and tapas with an intimate flamenco show.
nightlife
Pesca Salada
A cocktail bar with a warm atmosphere, excellent soundtrack and great drinks.
food-drink
Contraban
The stylish signature restaurant of the Wittmore Hotel
food-drink
Tacos Tacos
This restaurant pays tribute to fishermens’ favorite tapas.
food-drink
Can Codina
Long one of Gràcia’s stalwarts, this “old man” bar has been brought up-to-date by the founders’ grandkids…
food-drink
La Querida
The menu is full of delights like tapas, burgers, pasta dishes and wok-based treats – all sure to put a smile on the face of the fussiest of eaters.
lgbt
Bar Rufián
This gay dive bar throws a VermuParty one Sunday a month.
nightlife
B Lounge
This sleek hotel lounge serves up tapas and fusion cuisine.
food-drink
Can ros
A classic Catalan seafood restaurant in La Barceloneta.
food-drink
Fonda Pepa
A gastrobar that fuses traditional Catalan cuisine with modern techniques
food-drink
Desoriente
This vegan restaurant mixes world cuisines to leave diners disorientated
food-drink
Bicos
Bicos means “little kisses” in Gallego , and it’s a befitting name for this Galician corner restaurant.
food-drink
Casa Dorita
Not your typical tapas restaurant…
food-drink
Cera 23
Traditional Spanish fare with creative touches.
food-drink
Ajoblanco
The upscale bar and restaurant was designed by Lázaro Rosa Violán.
lgbt
Skybar
Head to the top floor of the hotel at around 10pm to check out the fantastic views of the city. You don’t have to be a guest to drink at the Sky Bar, although dress to impress – this is where the glamorous boys go to see and be seen.
food-drink
Albé
This gastrobar offering Catalan dishes with a genuine Lebanese touch.