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
Thursday, Jul 30
arts-culture
Light Filtered Through the Cracks
MACBA’s exhibition looks back to when video became a tool for political intervention
arts-culture
Declaration of Love to Lenin, Juana Dolores Romero Casanova
This incredible artist’s first exhibition held at La Virreina
arts-culture
Minor White
An exhibition on one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American photography
arts-culture
Elisava
A sun-soaked photography project capturing the Poblenou coastline
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
Echoes: Videos from the Han Nefkens Foundatio4n Donation
An exhibition on a donation of 18 video artworks by Han Nefkens Foundation
lgbt
Circuit Festival 2026
One of the world’s biggest LGBTQIA+ party gatherings returns
arts-culture
“Small, Middle and Big” Family Space
A family space for children to play, rest, read, draw and imagine together
arts-culture
Grec Festival de Barcelona 2026
Grec Festival returns as Barcelona’s great summer celebration of performing arts
style-design
Hidden Boutiques of Barcelona: A Curated Shopping Tour
Discover the city through its independent boutique scene
arts-culture
Summer Nights at Casa Amatller 2026
Discover Casa Amatller at night with an audio guide and glass of cava
film
Barcelona 2026
Whit Stillman's witty comedy explores friendship, politics and culture in early-80s Barcelona
arts-culture
Shakespeare in the Park
Parking Shakespeare returns to the Parc de l'Estació del Nord
music
Zeta
Venezuelan experimentalists fuse punk intensity with Afro-Caribbean rhythms and psychedelia
film
Open-Air Cinema at L’illa Diagonal 2026
Open-air cinema at L’Illa Diagonal brings an easy feel to our summer calendar
film
Cinema Lliure a la Platja 2026
This cinema cycle brings free open-air screenings to the beach
Friday, Jul 31
film
By the Stream
Hong Sang-soo’s likeable drama from 2024
arts-culture
Art & Wine
Step-by-step painting with copious amounts of wine and good music
food-drink
Bude Open Cupping
A chance to compare coffees and notice aroma, acidity, body and flavour
music
Talents Jazz a La Pedrera
Talents Jazz returns to La Pedrera every Friday with new musicians
film
Sala Montjuic 2026
Open-air cinema, live music and picnics under the starry night sky
film
El Mensaje 2026
Iván Fund’s lyrical road movie about faith, family and connection
film
Mecal Air Barcelona 2026
Mecal Air turns summer nights into relaxed open-air short-film cinema sessions
Saturday, Aug 1
fitness-wellness
Outdoor Fitness Workout
An energising group-training session at Barcelona’s seafront
music
Gonçalo Feijão
Portuguese double bassist and composer Gonçalo Feijão comes to Jamboree
fitness-wellness
Sunset Walk & Picnic
A walk along the beachfront with a picnic on the sand at Mar Bella to finish
Sunday, Aug 2
arts-culture
Opening of the Baluard Garden
Soak up some of the city’s history at the Jardí del Baluard
food-drink
Barcelona Vegan Fair 2026
A celebration of plant-based living, bringing together food, culture, activism and more
Places
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.
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
Cheriff
A Barceloneta seafood house since 1959, newly refreshed – the paella the regulars swear by.
food-drink
Copasetic
They offer everything they love: soups, sandwiches, crepes, salads and organic burgers (beef or chicken). There are vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free options, plus breakfast (try the “trashy” Eggs Benedict with stack of French Toast) and weekend brunch.
food-drink
Gouthier
Based in Sarrià, this is Barcelona’s premier oyster bar.
music
JazzSí
Tucked away down a side street on the outskirts of Raval is JazzSí, an intimate live music club with a reputation as one of the best small venues in Barcelona.
food-drink
Mina
An intimate Italian-inspired restaurant serving up small plates and natural wines
food-drink
Nobu Hotel
You don’t have to stay at Nobu to enjoy the Kozara cocktail bar or restaurant on the top floor.
nightlife
Penny Banger
This expat-owned bar sits in part of a 450-year-old Modernist palace.
food-drink
Rooftops at Yurbban
A pair of stylish open-air spots to choose from each with a laid-back Yurbban feel
food-drink
Takeaway & Delivery Picks
Good news in having some restaurants jumping back into action with takeaway and home delivery services.
food-drink
Una Mica de Japó
This tiny Japanese eatery does bento boxes, not sushi.
food-drink
Arroseria Xàtiva
A Gràcia rice specialist serving 25+ paellas made with bomba rice and seawater.
food-drink
Barraca
With views of the Mediterranean sea, this modern specializes in traditional seafood and paella.
food-drink
Paral·lelo
Named “street gelato” for their cute-as-a-button ice cream trolley…
food-drink
Apluma
A Pluma is what happens when a trained chef takes on the humble concept of rotisserie chicken.
food-drink
Bistrot Levante
This stylish little bistro is a place to escape the commotion of the center, while winding down with a glass of wine accompanied by a choice of meze-style food.
food-drink
Casa Lolea
An artisan sangría and tapas bar.
food-drink
Línea
Línia is a glamorous place to indulge in creative Catalan fare and quaff a few glasses of the good stuff.
nightlife
Barna Brew
A brewery and a beautiful bar where you can quaff your way through the Belgian-Catalan inspired brews.
food-drink
Maná 75
A Barceloneta paella specialist: over a dozen varieties fired off on what the house calls the longest paella line in Europe.
fitness-wellness
Aire de Barcelona
The underground sanctuary at Aire Ancient Baths in the Born is one of the city’s most relaxing spaces.
food-drink
La Plata
This institution, which opened its doors in the 1920s, offers up just three tapas.
food-drink
Boa-Bao
Boa-Bao takes diners on a culinary journey through flavors of Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and beyond…
food-drink
El Filete Ruso
Thank (or blame) these guys for kicking off Barcelona’s gourmet burger boom.
food-drink
La Mundana
A quintessentially trendy vermuteria by chefs Alain Guiard and Marc Martín.
food-drink
Listo
Listo is a “bistronómico” – a relaxed cocktail bar where you can enjoy accomplished cuisine.
nightlife
Two Schmucks
This “five-star dive bar” is the result of Moe and AJ’s dedication and love for cocktail shaking…
nightlife
33|45
Electro music, great cocktails and a fun vibe combine at this bar-slash-gallery.
food-drink
Bivio
Looking for Mediterranean fare near the beach? Bivio serves up Spanish and Italian cuisine inspired by the sea itself.