arts-culture
Light Filtered Through the Cracks
MACBA’s exhibition looks back to when video became a tool for political intervention
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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, Jul 13
lgbt
Pride BCN 2026
Pride is back, and the city is ready to turn the volume, colour and fun all the way up
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
Grec Festival de Barcelona 2026
Grec Festival returns as Barcelona’s great summer celebration of performing arts
arts-culture
Festa Major del Poble Sec 2026
Poble Sec’s streets and squares coming to life with 10 days of music, food and more
music
Les Nits de Barcelona 2026
Turning the gardens of the Palau de Pedralbes into the most elegant summer stage
arts-culture
Shakespeare in the Park
Parking Shakespeare returns to the Parc de l'Estació del Nord
film
Cineclub 113
A film to get you in the mood, then a DJ set to carry the feeling into the night
music
BARTS Festival
Bringing the spirit of one of Barcelona’s biggest venues into a new festival format
music
BACHcelona Festival 2026
Bringing Johann Sebastian Bach into dialogue with performances across the city
film
Sala Montjuic 2026
Open-air cinema, live music and picnics under the starry night sky
film
Cinema Lliure a la Platja 2026
This cinema cycle brings free open-air screenings to the beach
Tuesday, Jul 14
fitness-wellness
80's Step Dance
A rooftop workout with leg warmers energy and some high-intensity cardio.
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
Joaquín Tusquets de Cabirol. Eloquent Form
An exhibition on the work of the Catalan photographer whose images capture postwar life
arts-culture
Minor White
An exhibition on one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American photography
arts-culture
“Small, Middle and Big” Family Space
A family space for children to play, rest, read, draw and imagine together
film
Fury 2026
Fritz Lang's searing first American film
Wednesday, Jul 15
arts-culture
Anna Moreno. The Third Twist
MACBA welcomes a new exhibition on the work of Anna Moreno
film
Leningrad Cowboys Go America
Finnish absurdity meets the American dream in this offbeat road movie
music
Nou Barris Flamenco Festival 2026
The neighbourhood becomes a summer meeting point for flamenco lovers
arts-culture
Solitudes
The silent, mask-based theatre piece is a bittersweet comedy about loneliness
film
When Harry Met Sally
Rob Reiner's timeless romantic comedy
Thursday, Jul 16
arts-culture
After the Rush: Yesteryear
A discussion of Caro Burke's smash-hit novel
film
Open-Air Cinema at L’illa Diagonal 2026
Open-air cinema at L’Illa Diagonal brings an easy feel to our summer calendar
Friday, Jul 17
music
SOUNDIT Festival
Two days of open-air electronic music and big sound systems
music
SOUNDIT Festival 2026
Two days of open-air electronic music and big sound systems
Saturday, Jul 18
fitness-wellness
Outdoor Fitness Workout
An energising group-training session at Barcelona’s seafront
Sunday, Jul 19
arts-culture
The Last Days of Pompeii 2026
An immersive exhibition turning ancient history into an incredible spectacle
Ongoing
arts-culture
Chez Matisse
CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse
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
Bonsai
A matcha-obsessed Eixample café sourcing first-harvest ceremonial powder from Japan, stone-ground to order – with proper coffee alongside.
food-drink
Xiringuito Escribà
The Escribà family’s beachfront paella house on Bogatell, cooking rice over wood fires since 1992 – the pastry dynasty’s savory venture.
fitness-wellness
Bicitecla
If you’re looking for a two-wheeler, this is the place to start your journey.
nightlife
Foxy
Good music, strong cocktails and lots of locals at this Raval dive bar.
food-drink
Bistrot Villa Emilia
A restaurant with the spirit of a bistrot sitting in the Hotel Villa Emilia
food-drink
La Europea
This bodega doubles as a café with familiar favorites with a twist, or from further afield…
food-drink
Caj Chai
Peruse a menu of 125 varieties of rare imported teas…
food-drink
Pizza Circus
This unassuming little pizza takeout is one of those places you get dragged to by “that foodie friend” after tipping back one too many cold ones.
arts-culture
Antifaz Comics
Comics as well as graphic novels, fantasy and horror fiction, DVDs and toys.
music
Curtis Audiophile Cafe
Whether you want to get down there and dance, geek out over the audio setup – or both – satisfaction is guaranteed.
food-drink
Salut Wine Studio
Hone your palate during the lockdown with wine delivery from Salut’s online shop, including two or three-bottle subscription wine boxes for €39 and €59 monthly, respectively.
nightlife
Marula Café
Electronic beats are eschewed in favor of funk, disco, soul and Afrobeat rhythms.
fitness-wellness
FITT
A center for personal training and small-group Pilates.
style-design
Mercantic
Sant Cugat’s charming antiques market.
style-design
Oxytocina
This tattoo studio boasts a host of international talent…
food-drink
Garage Bar
The creators of the Vella Terra food and wine fair founded this wine bar to celebrate excellent natural wines and natural, artisanal foods.
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.
style-design
The Avant
Designer Silvia Garcia Presas goes by the mantra, “it’s a journey”.
style-design
ND Tattoo & Piercing
Each tattoo at this parlor is custom draw.
food-drink
Soho House Barcelona
Soho House mixes old Barcelona bones with the brand’s signature cool aesthetic
style-design
Integral · Nature For Hair
Here, expert cuts are complemented by a vast array of colors, all ammonia free.
food-drink
Bicioci Bike Café
This intimate space is the work of Andrea and Fabrizzio, two Italians who’ve combined their passions for bikes, brunch and pizza to create one of the most charming cafés in BCN.
innovation
The Folio Club
Printing and exhibition space The Folio Club has expanded its roster to welcome creative professionals seeking a shared space to work.
style-design
Sputnink
This studio was founded by experienced artists Óskar, Lean and Xai and their partner Rúl.
innovation
Depot Lab
Depot Lab draws on the original spirit of coworking: an informal vibe, open environment and a sociable community.
food-drink
Pulpería Can Lampazas
They specialize in premium-quality octopus sourced directly from the Galician Rías…
style-design
Lolos
Favorites like Fjällräven, Herschel, Patagonia and Penfield have your trekking essentials covered.
food-drink
Arroseria Xàtiva
A Gràcia rice specialist with 25+ paellas, made with Valencian bomba and seawater – and one of the few in town that serves them for one.
food-drink
Rabbit's
A recent addition to the city's vibrant tapas scene in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi