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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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miniguide
The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.
Events
Tuesday, May 12
arts-culture
We Are 17
More than 300 young people explore what it means to be seventeen today
arts-culture
Kapwani Kiwanga
Fundació Joan Miró shows the work of artist Kapwani Kiwanga
fitness-wellness
Silence at Sea Meditation Sailing Experience
Silence at Sea combines meditation with a sailing experience
film
DocsBarcelona 2026
DocsBarcelona returns as one of the city’s most interesting film festivals
music
Marcos Valle
Marcos Valle arrives as one of the great architects of modern Brazilian music
film
When Nigeria Happens
Ema Edosio's vivid dance drama
Wednesday, May 13
film
In the Mood for Love
Wong Kar-wai's richly atmospheric romantic drama
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
film
Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpios
A gripping documentary about Congolese independence and its aftermath
Thursday, May 14
style-design
Handmade Festival 2026
A celebration of craft culture, bringing together artisans and makers in one place
Friday, May 15
arts-culture
Barcelona International Comic Fair 2026
A full-scale celebration of comics, illustration, fantasy, cosplay, and more
arts-culture
Brit Under Fest
A new festival centred around contemporary British creativity
arts-culture
Luke Goebel in conversation with Josh Denslow
American author Luke Goebel discusses his darkly satirical new novel
food-drink
La Primavera del Cava 2026
A great excuse to get out of the city and into wine country.
Saturday, May 16
arts-culture
RetroBarcelona 2026
A full-scale celebration of classic gaming and vintage tech
arts-culture
Festival Matsuri 2026
One of the city’s most immersive celebrations of Japanese culture returns
fitness-wellness
Saturday Yoga for Queers
An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova
arts-culture
La Nit dels Museus 2026
One of the best annual excuses to stay out late for culture
Sunday, May 17
fitness-wellness
Queens of the Pitch
A women’s football meet-up built around community
music
Muchacho
Muchacho brings contemporary Catalan rumba back to Casa Batlló
Ongoing
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
film
Memories, Life Through Home Cinema
An exhibition that turns the family video into a window onto a century of everyday life
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
arts-culture
Like a Dance of Starlings
Reflecting on MACBA’s 30-year journey through a metaphor of starling murmuration
arts-culture
Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme
An exhibition led by two Palestinian artists featuring songs, poetry, installations and more
Places
innovation
La Vaca Coworking
Once a former dairy, La Vaca (“the cow”) is now a creative coworking space in Barcelona’s Poble Sec neighborhood.
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 Sueno at Serras
El Sueño comes with views that remind us why we fell in love with Barcelona
food-drink
Rooftops at Yurbban
A pair of stylish open-air spots to choose from each with a laid-back Yurbban feel
food-drink
Casa Amàlia
Individual paellas – rare in Barcelona – made from Mercat de la Concepció produce at this Eixample classic since 1950.
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
Faire
Eating brunch at Faire, on Carrer Girona, means having a positive impact on the planet.
food-drink
Eat My Trip
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.
fitness-wellness
Ajo Bike
The small shop provides a variety services including repair, sales and rental…
food-drink
Deep Pizza
Deep Pizza is proud to make Detroit-style pizza...
fitness-wellness
Postural Fitness
Jane is an English manual therapist and yoga teacher…
food-drink
Can Majó
A Barceloneta paella institution since 1968, founded by a fisherman and his wife; their children run it still, with a terrace on the beach.
arts-culture
Monastery of Pedralbes
Visit this masterpiece of Catalan Gothic architecture for free on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm during the “magic hour.”
fitness-wellness
Flotarium
Jump into a flotation pod for an hour of sensory deprivation.
innovation
Yök Casa + Cultura
This eco-renovated space shines with a responsible approach to urban living.
fitness-wellness
Pole Dance BCN
Pole dancing has gained popularity as a form of fitness.
food-drink
Bangkok Café
This tiny Thai restaurant is as authentic as it gets.
food-drink
Jon Cake
Barcelona’s newest dessert shop, Jon Cake, serves up artisan cheesecakes to die for.
arts-culture
Terranova
A publishing house turned bookstore and gallery space in Sant Antoni.
food-drink
The Egg Lab
The first completely egg-based brunch spot in Barcelona
food-drink
Santamasa
Enjoy good food with a local feel at Santamasa in Sarrià.
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
Gallo Santo
Spain’s first fully plant-based Mexican eatery
nightlife
Libertine
Casa Bonay’s hotel bar hosts DJs from Thursday thru Saturday.
food-drink
Isabella’s
If you’re a lover of Italian cuisine, you’re in for a treat at Isabella’s.
romance
La França
Barcelona's premiere love hotel.
style-design
RYO Hats
Industrial design turned hat maker, Kalyn Ryo opened up his artisanal hat shop
food-drink
Can ros
A classic Catalan seafood restaurant in La Barceloneta.
romance
H Regàs
A sleek and modern love hotel in Sant Gervasi.