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
Monday, Aug 17
arts-culture
Pere Portabella
A programme of screenings drawn from this Catalan filmmaker’s repertoire
arts-culture
Gracia Festa Major 2026
Every August, Gràcia celebrates its week-long Festa Major
arts-culture
Light Filtered Through the Cracks
MACBA’s exhibition looks back to when video became a tool for political intervention
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
Summer Nights at Casa Amatller 2026
Discover Casa Amatller at night with an audio guide and glass of cava
film
Cineclub 113
A film to get you in the mood, then a DJ set to carry the feeling into the night
Tuesday, Aug 18
arts-culture
Joaquín Tusquets de Cabirol. Eloquent Form
An exhibition on the work of the Catalan photographer whose images capture postwar life
arts-culture
Elisava
A sun-soaked photography project capturing the Poblenou coastline
arts-culture
Minor White
An exhibition on one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American photography
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
Declaration of Love to Lenin, Juana Dolores Romero Casanova
This incredible artist’s first exhibition held at La Virreina
arts-culture
“Small, Middle and Big” Family Space
A family space for children to play, rest, read, draw and imagine together
music
Blue Moon
Richard Linklater's melancholy portrait of a brilliant songwriter
Wednesday, Aug 19
music
Resilience Samba Jazz & Collective
Trumpeter and composer Estefane Santos brings Brazilian swing to the stage
fitness-wellness
The Beautery Rooftop
Beauty, music and socialising form this glamorous midweek rooftop escape
music
Fiesta Caribe at Poble Espanyol
Fiesta Caribe is back to bring a little tropical heat into our summer
film
Clueless
Teenage life Beverly Hills-style in this razor-sharp Nineties classic
Thursday, Aug 20
style-design
Hidden Boutiques of Barcelona: A Curated Shopping Tour
Discover the city through its independent boutique scene
Friday, Aug 21
nightlife
Prostir Fest
Celebrating Ukrainian culture with three days of music and community
film
Mecal Air Barcelona 2026
Mecal Air turns summer nights into relaxed open-air short-film cinema sessions
Saturday, Aug 22
fitness-wellness
Outdoor Fitness Workout
An energising group-training session at Barcelona’s seafront
Sunday, Aug 23
arts-culture
Opening of the Baluard Garden
Soak up some of the city’s history at the Jardí del Baluard
Ongoing
arts-culture
Out of Focus, another Vision of Art
CaixaForum’s latest exhibition exploring blur and visual imprecision
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
film
Open-Air Cinema at the Palace 2026
El Palace’s Rooftop Garden transforms into the city’s best open-air screen
arts-culture
The Cult of Beauty
The CCCB’s latest exhibition delves into one of the most loaded ideas in culture
arts-culture
Kapwani Kiwanga
Fundació Joan Miró shows the work of artist Kapwani Kiwanga
Places
food-drink
Otsu
A creative Japanese-inspired café blending coffee, design and food in Poblenou
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.
innovation
CosmoCaixa
A world of science and discovery that fascinates adults and children alike.
arts-culture
Kind of Cyan
Barcelona-based artists Natalia Román and Ryan Rivadeneyra specializes in cyanotype prints.
food-drink
MariscCo Còrsega
Have your seafood grilled or fried up, Andalucía-style – you pay according to the weight of the product.
food-drink
Bistrot Villa Emilia
A restaurant with the spirit of a bistrot sitting in the Hotel Villa Emilia.
food-drink
Elsa y Fred
The weekend brunch is a local fixture, offering staples like pancakes and Eggs Benedict.
food-drink
Gallo Santo
Spain’s first fully plant-based Mexican eatery.
food-drink
Syra Coffee
Expect to find a steady stream of students flowing in and out of the shop throughout the day, leaving an animated buzz after a welcome hit of caffeine.
food-drink
Viet Kitchen
Welcome to Barcelona’s first restaurant specializing in bánh mì sandwiches, a classic Vietnamese street food feast.
food-drink
Bar Castells
This tapas bar/restaurant dates back some hundred years.
fitness-wellness
Centre Cos
The center is devoted to helping balance the body, calm the mind and care for the spirit.
food-drink
El Tío Ché
This centenarian horchatería is loved for its artisanal icy treats.
nightlife
Homo Sibaris
Merchant of some the finest hop-derived beverages in the world.
food-drink
Noor
A plant-filled specialty café on a pretty old-town street – flat whites, a cult blueberry matcha and handmade pastries, built to slow you down.
romance
Oops!
The city’s best-known swingers club – discreet, stylish and not remotely seedy.
arts-culture
Continuarà Comics
One of the longest running points of reference for comic fans in Barcelona.
style-design
Petits Encants
It’s a lucky tourist who stumbles upon this little gem of an antique shop.
food-drink
Vegetalia Born
The manufacturer of organic vegetarian products also has several restaurants.
food-drink
La Confitería
This historic bar is now one of the neighborhood’s choicest spots to eat and drink.
fitness-wellness
W Spa
The W Spa at the W Barcelona hotel on Plaça Rosa dels Vents has got you covered when it comes to relaxation and beauty.
nightlife
Apolo
Founded in 1943, this is one of the city’s premier live music venues and nightclubs.
food-drink
Dr. Beer & Mr. Fried
A champion of craft beer and fried food, the new arrival draws inspiration from US-style cajun and creole cuisine.
arts-culture
Hemp Museum Gallery
Presenting the wonderful world of cannabis at its best.
arts-culture
Reial Acadèmia Catalana de Belles Arts
One of Barcelona’s oldest collections of art, free of charge.
food-drink
Bar Treze
This tapas bar sits among Sarrià’s burgeoning scene along its main street, Major de Sarrià.
food-drink
Fonda Espanya
Housed in Hotel España, this glamorous dining room is one of the most beautiful in Barcelona.
arts-culture
Palau Macaya
In addition to a permanent exhibition on Modernisme, the space hosts many talks.
style-design
Revolution Vintage
One of Gràcia’s most popular vintage shops offering clothes and accessories.