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CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse
The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.

CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse

The CCCB explores the imaginative world of author Mercè Rodoreda

An exhibition exploring the luminous world of Joaquín Sorolla

More than 300 young people explore what it means to be seventeen today

An exhibition that turns the family video into a window onto a century of everyday life

An exhibition on the photography of Catalan photographer, Joaquim Gomis

An exhibition on one of Latin America’s most famous street photographers

MACBA welcomes a new exhibition on the work of Anna Moreno

An exhibition led by two Palestinian artists featuring songs, poetry, installations and more

Swap your usual workout for a stretch session by the sea

Barcelona's finest cinema reopens at last

This workshop treats illustration as a way of slowing down and reconnecting with nature

The ultimate Pink Floyd tribute show comes to Razzmatazz

Tarantino's two-part revenge saga presented as one mammoth whole

Barcelona’s ultimate gay spring festival returns for another edition

An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova

An exhibition exploring the influence Alfred Jarry’s creation, Ubu Roi

A midday hangout that combines a salsa workshop with a social atmosphere

A women’s football meet-up built around community

La Terrrazza is opening the season with a full-blown ode to the 1990s

One of the defining names in East Coast hip-hop comes to Razzmatazz

Exploring the cultural dimensions of Pan-Africanism from the 1920s to today.

Reflecting on MACBA’s 30-year journey through a metaphor of starling murmuration

Opened by three friends, Cal Trapella offers a cosy refuge in which to devour the homemade tapas on offer.

Homemade food, great music, local beers and what they bill as “the best terrace of the @22 district.”

Good food, a wide selection of drinks and some live music…

The small shop provides a variety services including repair, sales and rental…

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.

Deep Pizza is proud to make Detroit-style pizza...

Eating brunch at Faire, on Carrer Girona, means having a positive impact on the planet.

This gastrobar offering Catalan dishes with a genuine Lebanese touch.

Once a former dairy, La Vaca (“the cow”) is now a creative coworking space in Barcelona’s Poble Sec neighborhood.

If you’re looking for a two-wheeler, this is the place to start your journey.

Barcelona's premiere love hotel.

An ethical and sustainable fashion and accessories boutique in Barri Gòtic

This restaurant-cum-wine bar mixes cuisines from China, Japan and Korea

The legendary tiles of Barcelona's streets now have their own shop

A recent addition to the city's vibrant tapas scene in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi

A reference shop for all things music-production related…

Solomillo is all about quality meat ordered by weight.

Spain’s first aerial dance school.

Enjoy good food with a local feel at Santamasa in Sarrià.

Argentinian restaurant in Sant Antoni serving empanadas, tapas and more.

Musicians entertain diners with live jazz, pop, funk and soul.


A casual lounge and tea shop with 70 varieties.


A boutique furniture store in Poble Nou specializing in all things Scandinavian.

Market-fresh Mediterranean food is their game, but Asian influences assert themselves too.

Enough to satisfy the most passionate cake lover or seriously homesick American.

This eco-renovated space shines with a responsible approach to urban living.


A restaurant with the spirit of a bistrot sitting in the Hotel Villa Emilia