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The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.
Barcelona
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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
Sunday, May 10
style-design
International Roses Competition
One of the city’s prettiest spring traditions held at Parc de Cervantes
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
food-drink
La Primavera del Cava 2026
A great excuse to get out of the city and into wine country.
fitness-wellness
Queens of the Pitch
A women’s football meet-up built around community
film
DocsBarcelona 2026
DocsBarcelona returns as one of the city’s most interesting film festivals
Monday, May 11
arts-culture
Fira de Sant Ponç
One of Barcelona’s oldest and most traditional street fairs returns
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
arts-culture
Kapwani Kiwanga
Fundació Joan Miró shows the work of artist Kapwani Kiwanga
fitness-wellness
Silence at Sea Meditation Sailing Experience
Silence at Sea combines meditation with a sailing experience
music
Marcos Valle
Marcos Valle arrives as one of the great architects of modern Brazilian music
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
film
Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpios
A gripping documentary about Congolese independence and its aftermath
Saturday, May 16
fitness-wellness
Saturday Yoga for Queers
An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova
Ongoing
arts-culture
Anna Moreno. The Third Twist
MACBA welcomes a new exhibition on the work of Anna Moreno
arts-culture
Joaquim Gomis Transatlantic
An exhibition on the photography of Catalan photographer, Joaquim Gomis
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Tope at The Hoxton
The kind of rooftop that serves up sunshine, skyline and, interestingly, tacos
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
Albé
This gastrobar offering Catalan dishes with a genuine Lebanese touch.
food-drink
Faire
Eating brunch at Faire, on Carrer Girona, means having a positive impact on the planet.
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
Buenos Aires
A highly ranked Argentinean steakhouse…
romance
La Paloma
A perfect short-term Raval retreat with that special someone.
food-drink
Bloome by Sasha
A new edition to the city’s hip and healthy coffee scene
food-drink
Acai & Me
Açaí&Me specialises in the 3 B’s: breakfast, brunch and bowls
arts-culture
Terranova
A publishing house turned bookstore and gallery space in Sant Antoni.
fitness-wellness
El Ciclo
Rent a bike, take a tour or buy second-hand.
food-drink
Koku Kitchen
A purposefully unflashy little ramen place hidden down a tatty side street…
food-drink
Gallo Santo
Spain’s first fully plant-based Mexican eatery
food-drink
Vegetalia Born
The manufacturer of organic vegetarian products also has several restaurants.
arts-culture
El Call
Visit Europe's oldest synagogue.
food-drink
Fat Veggies
Vegan restaurant Fat Veggies serves up barbeque and smoked vegetables
food-drink
Santa Gula
Catalan bistró serving up innovative, exquisite small dishes.
food-drink
Desoriente
This vegan restaurant mixes world cuisines to leave diners disorientated
fitness-wellness
Flotarium
Jump into a flotation pod for an hour of sensory deprivation.
food-drink
7 Portes
A Passeig Isabel II landmark since 1836: the Arròs Parellada, paella invented for a dandy who couldn't be bothered to peel shrimp.
food-drink
Rincón Persa
The prettiness and wholesomeness of Iranian food is an open secret.
food-drink
La Sureña Maremagnum
A little oasis of southern Spanish tapas and cheap beer.
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.