arts-culture
BioDiverCiutat 2026
BioDiverCiutat returns as one of the best excuses to look more closely at the city
miniguide
The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.
Barcelona
miniguide
The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.
Events
Monday, Apr 27
arts-culture
Feria de Abril 2026
Feria de Abril brings a dose of Andalusian culture to the city in full colour
arts-culture
Chez Matisse
CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse
music
The Zen Circus
One of Italian indie rock’s defining bands comes to La Nau
Tuesday, Apr 28
arts-culture
We Are 17
More than 300 young people explore what it means to be seventeen today
fitness-wellness
Silence at Sea Meditation Sailing Experience
Silence at Sea combines meditation with a sailing experience
Wednesday, Apr 29
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
film
Undine
Christian Petzold's coolly odd Berlin romance from 2020
Saturday, May 2
fitness-wellness
Saturday Yoga for Queers
An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova
Sunday, May 3
fitness-wellness
Queens of the Pitch
A women’s football meet-up built around community
film
Amsterdam Global Village
Johan van der Keuken's sprawling look at mid-90s Amsterdam
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
Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme
An exhibition led by two Palestinian artists featuring songs, poetry, installations and more
arts-culture
Like a Dance of Starlings
Reflecting on MACBA’s 30-year journey through a metaphor of starling murmuration
arts-culture
Anna Moreno. The Third Twist
MACBA welcomes a new exhibition on the work of Anna Moreno
arts-culture
Rodoreda, a Forest
The CCCB explores the imaginative world of author Mercè Rodoreda
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
Rooftops at Yurbban
A pair of stylish open-air spots to choose from each with a laid-back Yurbban feel
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
Deep Pizza
Deep Pizza is proud to make Detroit-style pizza...
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
El Chiringuito de Casa Bonay
A cosy open-air terrace with a laid-back, beach-bar spirit
food-drink
Faire
Eating brunch at Faire, on Carrer Girona, means having a positive impact on the planet.
food-drink
Cacho
Homemade food, great music, local beers and what they bill as “the best terrace of the @22 district.”
food-drink
Soho House Barcelona
Soho House mixes old Barcelona bones with the brand’s signature cool aesthetic
food-drink
El Sueno at Serras
El Sueño comes with views that remind us why we fell in love with Barcelona
fitness-wellness
Ajo Bike
The small shop provides a variety services including repair, sales and rental…
food-drink
Maiaia
Maiaia is a vermuteria with family and tradition at its core.
food-drink
La Dama
Indulge in French delights at this lavish space.
food-drink
Bangkok Café
This tiny Thai restaurant is as authentic as it gets.
fitness-wellness
Postural Fitness
Jane is an English manual therapist and yoga teacher…
fitness-wellness
Instituto Pilar Domínguez
Strength, flexibility and well-being.
style-design
Jaime Beriestain
A beautiful concept store and restaurant.
food-drink
Origo
Gràcia’s number one bakery serving up artisan sourdough breads and pastries
food-drink
Taquerías Tamarindo
Serving up some of the city’s best tacos.
fitness-wellness
Pole Dance BCN
Pole dancing has gained popularity as a form of fitness.
style-design
Revolution Vintage
One of Gracia’s most popular vintage shops offering clothes and accessories.
food-drink
Cheriff
A Barceloneta seafood house since 1959, newly refreshed – the paella the regulars swear by.
food-drink
Can Luc
Artisanal European cheeses as well as quality crackers, jams, mustards and more.
nightlife
Libertine
Casa Bonay’s hotel bar hosts DJs from Thursday thru Saturday.
food-drink
Carrot Cafe
This eatery crafts American-style sandwiches.
arts-culture
Kind of Cyan
Barcelona-based artists Natalia Román and Ryan Rivadeneyra specializes in cyanotype prints.
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.
innovation
TeamLabs
A platform and campus supporting entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability.
innovation
Labs 3D
3D printing isn’t just the future, it’s the now.
romance
H Regàs
A sleek and modern love hotel in Sant Gervasi.