arts-culture
Charlotte Perriand. Free to Rethink the World
Fundació Joan Miró’s exhibition on the work of French artist Charlotte Perriand
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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, Nov 3
arts-culture
Dana Lixemburg
An exhibition on three decades of work by this Dutch photographer
arts-culture
KBr Flama’26
KBr Flama’26 returns to Fundación MAPFRE with a selection of new talent
film
Interview with the Vampire, Phenomena
An all-star cast weaves a gothic tale of immortality, desire and the burden of eternal life
film
International Architecture Film Festival 2026
International Architecture Film Festival 2026
film
Suncine 2026
A film festival dedicated to screening environmentally-focused films
film
In-Edit Festival 2026
Ten days of discovering great musical stories at In-Edit Festival 2026
nightlife
Barcelona Fringe Festival 2026
Bringing the spirit of Edinburgh’s famous Fringe Festival to Barcelona
film
MOST International Wine Film Festival 2026
A film festival celebrating cinema and wine culture
Wednesday, Nov 4
arts-culture
Festival 42 2026
A literary festival celebrating the worlds of fantasy, science fiction and horror genres
music
60juno
Dreamy indie rock with restless post-punk energy from California
film
A Woman Under the Influence
John Cassavetes’ devastating portrait of marriage and mental distress.
Thursday, Nov 5
film
Sem terra: La lluita per la terra al Brasil
An intimate portrait of Brazil’s landless movement and its fight for agrarian reform
Friday, Nov 6
food-drink
MY Coffee Awards 2026
Bringing together some of the world’s best roasters, baristas and coffee experts
food-drink
Vermut & soul 2026
This year Vermut & Soul festival returns
music
MIRA Digital Arts Festival 2026
A festival of digital arts and contemporary music
Sunday, Nov 8
arts-culture
The Cult of Beauty
The CCCB’s latest exhibition delves into one of the most loaded ideas in culture.
Ongoing
arts-culture
Seat: Factory of Transformations
Castell de Montjuïc’s exhibition uses car company SEAT to tell a story about Barcelona
arts-culture
Elisava
A sun-soaked photography project capturing the Poblenou coastline.
arts-culture
Josep Maria de Sucre, Activist and Visionary Artist
A new exhibition on the work of Catalan visionary artist Josep Maria de Sucre
film
Transhumant Film Festival 2026
The socially committed film and photojournalism festival returns
arts-culture
Light Filtered Through the Cracks
MACBA’s exhibition looks back to when video became a tool for political intervention.
arts-culture
Pere Portabella
A program of screenings drawn from this Catalan filmmaker’s repertoire.
arts-culture
Echoes: Videos from the Han Nefkens Foundation Donation
An exhibition on a donation of 18 video artworks by Han Nefkens Foundation.
fitness-wellness
Outdoor Fitness Workout
An energizing group-training session at Barcelona’s seafront.
arts-culture
Art & Coffee Oil Painting Workshop
Slow down, get creative and enjoy something a bit off the beaten track
Places
style-design
Lullaby Vintage
Raval vintage boutique packed with personality and treasures
food-drink
Xiringuito Escribà
The Escribà family’s Bogatell-beach paella house, cooking over wood fires since 1992.
food-drink
Bonsai
A matcha-obsessed Eixample café sourcing first-harvest ceremonial powder from Japan, stone-ground to order – with proper coffee alongside.
food-drink
Fismuler
After opening their first location in Madrid, elBulli alumni Nino Redruello and Patxi Zumárraga decided to open their second location in Barcelona.
food-drink
Mescladís
Mescladís (“mixed” in Catalan) is a non-profit organization that works towards social cohesion and the betterment of local relations.
fitness-wellness
Mayan Luxury Spa
Well-ranked in “best-of-Barcelona” spa lists, the Mayan Luxury Spa at Hotel El Palace is a splurge for a special occasion.
style-design
Revolution Vintage
One of Gràcia’s most popular vintage shops offering clothes and accessories.
food-drink
La Confitería
This historic bar is now one of the neighborhood’s choicest spots to eat and drink.
nightlife
Pesca Salada
A cocktail bar with a warm atmosphere, excellent soundtrack and great drinks.
fitness-wellness
OnAir
Spain’s first aerial dance school.
food-drink
Morro Fi
A foodie blog turned successful vermouth spot.
food-drink
Koh-ndal Thai Bistro
Sant Gervasi Thai with a Mediterranean twist, from its French-Catalan owners.
nightlife
Macarena
This tiny nightclub packs a mighty electronic punch.
fitness-wellness
The Bamboo Body
The Bamboo Body, a movement training facility inspired by pioneer Ido Portal, is the first of its kind in Spain to follow his methods.
food-drink
El Casal
Steps away from Santa Maria del Mar sits this gem of a café.
food-drink
Santamasa
Enjoy good food with a local feel at Santamasa in Sarrià.
arts-culture
Terranova
A publishing house turned bookstore and gallery space in Sant Antoni.
style-design
La Hair Boutique
A colorful and quirky little salon fluent in English.
style-design
Signum
Signum’s Raval artists work in fine line, lettering and ornamental blackwork.
food-drink
Arroseria Xàtiva
A Gràcia rice specialist serving 25+ paellas made with bomba rice and seawater.
fitness-wellness
Yoga Weeks
Join a sunset yoga class in English on Yoga Weeks’ rooftop above the Raval.
music
Discos Paradiso
Pick up books, clothing and instruments alongside the eclectic record selection.
fitness-wellness
FITT
An appointment-only Balmes studio pairing personal training with physio.
lgbt
La Chapelle
One of the skinniest gay bars you’ll ever visit, but also one with the most charm.
food-drink
Paradero
A Sant Antoni stopping point doing two things well – La Marzocco specialty coffee and a made-to-order brunch worth the weekend line.
food-drink
Casa Lolea
Artisan sangría and tapas near the Palau de la Música, far from the Ramblas pitchers.
nightlife
Guzzo
Urban art, a soul kitchen plus live concerts and DJs.
food-drink
La Europea
This bodega doubles as a café with familiar favorites with a twist, or from further afield.
nightlife
Marula Café
Electronic beats are eschewed in favor of funk, disco, soul and Afrobeat rhythms.
food-drink
La Balabusta
On the corner of Rosselló and Enric Granados you’ll find the Israeli restaurant La Balabusta.