arts-culture
The Last Days of Pompeii 2026
An immersive exhibition turning ancient history into an incredible spectacle
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The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.
Barcelona
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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
Friday, May 29
film
Mecal 2026
MECAL’s legendary open-air short film nights are back every week in Poblenou
arts-culture
The Cult of Beauty
The CCCB’s latest exhibition delves into one of the most loaded ideas in culture
arts-culture
Out of Focus, another Vision of Art
CaixaForum’s latest exhibition exploring blur and visual imprecision
arts-culture
Fira Modernista 2026
Eixample slips back into the 19th and 20th centuries to celebrate modernisme
arts-culture
Chez Matisse
CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse
arts-culture
Kapwani Kiwanga
Fundació Joan Miró shows the work of artist Kapwani Kiwanga
food-drink
Tast a la Rambla 2026
A big, sociable open-air celebration of Barcelona’s food scene
film
Lost in Translation
Sofia Coppola's neon-lit early-2000s classic
music
Primavera Sound & A La Ciutat 2026
Barcelona’s biggest summer music festival - Primavera Sound 2026 - is back
arts-culture
Petit Mercat de Mercats
Barcelona’s love letter to its market culture
arts-culture
Món Llibre 2026
A big literary playground for children and families
film
Barcelona International Women's Film Festival 2026
A film festival built around feminist cinema and challenging stereotypes
food-drink
Vinàriament Barcelona
The second edition of this urban market dedicated to wine, music and food
film
Mostra FIRE!! Film Festival 2026
Barcelona’s landmark LGTBIQ+ film festival returns
film
Mostra FIRE!! Film Festival 2026
Barcelona’s landmark LGTBIQ+ film festival returns
food-drink
La Primavera del Cava 2026
A great excuse to get out of the city and into wine country.
music
Talents Jazz a La Pedrera
Talents Jazz returns to La Pedrera every Friday with new musicians
music
Debit (live A/V) 2026
Hypnotic, rhythm-heavy experimental electronics from the Mexican-American producer
film
Open-Air Cinema at the Palace 2026
El Palace’s Rooftop Garden transforms into the city’s best open-air screen
Saturday, May 30
fitness-wellness
Saturday Yoga for Queers
An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova
arts-culture
Brazilian Fest
Bringing Brazilian energy to Barcelona with live music, DJs, food, drink and more
arts-culture
Celine Kuklowsky is Bed Boy
Comedian Celine Kuklowsky is bringing Bed Boy to The Clubhouse
music
Oval: Swordes
Ethereal, hardware-only club music
Sunday, May 31
all
Aplec de la Trinitat Sitges 2026
Head to Sitges for one of its most atmospheric local traditions
fitness-wellness
Queens of the Pitch
A women’s football meet-up built around community
film
Paris is Burning
A landmark portrait of ballroom culture, identity and survival in 1980s NYC
film
Cinema Out of Place 2026
A film festival that turns warm evenings into open-air gatherings for queer cinema
Tuesday, Jun 2
fitness-wellness
Silence at Sea Meditation Sailing Experience
Silence at Sea combines meditation with a sailing experience
Wednesday, Jun 3
fitness-wellness
Seaside Stretching at the beach
Swap your usual workout for a stretch session by the sea
Places
food-drink
Rooftops at Yurbban
A pair of stylish open-air spots to choose from each with a laid-back Yurbban feel
food-drink
Deep Pizza
Deep Pizza is proud to make Detroit-style pizza...
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
Jaqueline
Mediterranean restaurant, jazz club, Japanese bar and clandestine cocktail bar in one
food-drink
Cacho
Homemade food, great music, local beers and what they bill as “the best terrace of the @22 district.”
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.
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
Tope at The Hoxton
The kind of rooftop that serves up sunshine, skyline and, interestingly, tacos
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
Albé
This gastrobar offering Catalan dishes with a genuine Lebanese touch.
food-drink
Faire
Eating brunch at Faire, on Carrer Girona, means having a positive impact on the planet.
food-drink
Carrot Cafe
This eatery crafts American-style sandwiches.
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
Mar Cochs Cosmética
A beauty store offering a range of natural cosmetics, beauty treatments and consultations.
food-drink
Buenos Aires
A highly ranked Argentinean steakhouse…
music
Discos Paradiso
Pick up books, clothing and instruments alongside the eclectic record selection.
romance
La Paloma
A perfect short-term Raval retreat with that special someone.
fitness-wellness
The Beautery
A chic salon in the Eixample offering a range of relaxing beauty treatments
food-drink
Bloome by Sasha
A new edition to the city’s hip and healthy coffee scene
food-drink
Acai & Me
Açaí&Me specialises in the 3 B’s: breakfast, brunch and bowls
arts-culture
Terranova
A publishing house turned bookstore and gallery space in Sant Antoni.
food-drink
Due Spaghi
This Catalan-Italian restaurant follows Slow Food km0 principles.
fitness-wellness
El Ciclo
Rent a bike, take a tour or buy second-hand.
music
Cutoff Pro Audio
A reference shop for all things music-production related…
food-drink
Koku Kitchen
A purposefully unflashy little ramen place hidden down a tatty side street…
food-drink
Gallo Santo
Spain’s first fully plant-based Mexican eatery
food-drink
Vegetalia Born
The manufacturer of organic vegetarian products also has several restaurants.
arts-culture
Antifaz Comics
Comics as well as graphic novels, fantasy and horror fiction, DVDs and toys.