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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, Apr 14
arts-culture
Chez Matisse
CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse
film
BCN Film Fest 2026
The BCN Film Fest returns, bringing literature, history and cinema together
fitness-wellness
Silence at Sea Meditation Sailing Experience
Silence at Sea combines meditation with a sailing experience
music
Magical nights 2026
Casa Batlló’s “Mezcla de Sabores” is part of the 2025 Magical Nights series
Wednesday, Apr 15
film
L’Horror Film Festival
If you're a horror film fan, then this film festival is a must for your calendar
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
Thursday, Apr 16
arts-culture
OFFF festival
One of Barcelona’s flagship creative festivals returns for a new edition
film
Notting Hill - ICONS x CLUBunfiltered
Richard Curtis's classic 90s rom-com
music
Ona Mafalda 2026
Bulgarian royalty comes to town bearing intriguing contemporary pop
Saturday, Apr 18
arts-culture
Record Store Day 2026
A day of celebrating and supporting independent record shops
fitness-wellness
Saturday Yoga for Queers
An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova
arts-culture
Science Festival 2026
A citywide celebration, turning science into something interactive, social and fun
Sunday, Apr 19
style-design
Port Flea
Flea Market Barcelona brings second-hand treasures and vintage styles to Port Olimpic
music
Vermut y Salsa
A midday hangout that combines a salsa workshop with a social atmosphere
fitness-wellness
Queens of the Pitch
A women’s football meet-up built around community
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
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
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
Sergio Larrain. El vagabundo de Valparaíso
An exhibition on one of Latin America’s most famous street photographers
Places
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 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
Deep Pizza
Deep Pizza is proud to make Detroit-style pizza...
food-drink
El Sueno at Serras
El Sueño comes with views that remind us why we fell in love with Barcelona
food-drink
Taquerías Tamarindo
Serving up some of the city’s best tacos.
food-drink
Biocenter
This is one of the city’s first vegetarian restaurants and a pioneer in sustainability.
food-drink
Les Truites
This small bar serves 180 varieties of outstanding tortillas.
food-drink
La Balabusta
On the corner of Rosselló and Enric Granados you’ll find the Israeli restaurant La Balabusta.
food-drink
Noru Bar
The unassuming Poblenou ramen restaurant taking the city by storm
food-drink
Solomillo
Solomillo is all about quality meat ordered by weight.
food-drink
Vegetalia Born
The manufacturer of organic vegetarian products also has several restaurants.
food-drink
Tacos Tacos
This restaurant pays tribute to fishermens’ favorite tapas.
food-drink
Le Ciel de Sarrià
Enjoy fine things like oysters, foie, smoked salmon, sous-vide Iberian pork ribs…
food-drink
Santa Gula
Catalan bistró serving up innovative, exquisite small dishes.
food-drink
Luzuria
Luzuria is about simple food made with passion.
food-drink
Rekons
Argentinian restaurant in Sant Antoni serving empanadas, tapas and more.
food-drink
Can ros
A classic Catalan seafood restaurant in La Barceloneta.
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.
food-drink
Buenos Aires
A highly ranked Argentinean steakhouse…
food-drink
Granja Petitbo
While a hit with local brunch-goers, their hearty lunch and dinner options are most worthy of note.
arts-culture
Nightmare horror museum
Barcelona's latest attraction for those craving looking for a fright
fitness-wellness
Instituto Pilar Domínguez
Strength, flexibility and well-being.
food-drink
Isabella’s
If you’re a lover of Italian cuisine, you’re in for a treat at Isabella’s.
food-drink
Rincón Persa
The prettiness and wholesomeness of Iranian food is an open secret.
food-drink
Contraban
The stylish signature restaurant of the Wittmore Hotel
food-drink
Santamasa
Enjoy good food with a local feel at Santamasa in Sarrià.
food-drink
La Xarxa
On the corner of Plaça Molina you’ll find the traditional Catalan restaurant, La Xarxa.
food-drink
Brew Wild
If craft beer and pizzas are your thing then you’ll most certainly like Brew Wild
food-drink
Can Recasens
Five generations have been providing the neighborhood with traditional fare.