arts-culture
Joaquín Tusquets de Cabirol. Eloquent Form
An exhibition on the work of the Catalan photographer whose images capture postwar life
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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, Jun 18
arts-culture
Minor White
An exhibition on one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American photography
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
Literary Tours through Orwell’s Barcelona
A walk through the city through the eyes of George Orwell
nightlife
OffWeek Fest 2026
This music festival turns Barcelona into a playground for electronic music
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
music
Sonar 2026
The flagship festival of electronic music, digital culture and future-facing creativity
music
OFFSónar
A of concerts that turn Poble Espanyol into a house & techno lovers pilgrimage
arts-culture
Backstory Talks: Seth Insua
The author of Human, Animal talks about his debut novel
music
Blaumarí Music Festival
Blaumarí Music is a new boutique summer concert series at Port Vell
film
Hedy Lamarr 2026 Docs
A programme of documentary screenings exploring water, housing and Big Tech
film
Cinema Out of Place 2026
A film festival that turns warm evenings into open-air gatherings for queer cinema
Friday, Jun 19
nightlife
Coeur à l’Index
Coeur à l’Index, Melcochas and Fiebre bring a night of punk, garage and pop
music
Naïka
American singer-songwriter Naïka brings her Eclesia tour to Barcelona
Saturday, Jun 20
food-drink
Juneteenth Barcelona
A joyful celebration of African diaspora culture, community and liberation
Tuesday, Jun 23
music
Don West 2026
Don West brings his rich, sun-drenched sound back to Barcelona
arts-culture
Nit de Sant Joan
A night of fire, noise, food and celebration that marks the arrival of summer
Wednesday, Jun 24
music
Cory Wong
American guitarist Cory Wong brings his funk to Razzmatazz
Ongoing
arts-culture
Kapwani Kiwanga
Fundació Joan Miró shows the work of artist Kapwani Kiwanga
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
The Last Days of Pompeii 2026
An immersive exhibition turning ancient history into an incredible spectacle
arts-culture
Joaquim Gomis Transatlantic
An exhibition on the photography of Catalan photographer, Joaquim Gomis
arts-culture
Chez Matisse
CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse
arts-culture
Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme
An exhibition led by two Palestinian artists featuring songs, poetry, installations and more
arts-culture
Anna Moreno. The Third Twist
MACBA welcomes a new exhibition on the work of Anna Moreno
arts-culture
Like a Dance of Starlings
Reflecting on MACBA’s 30-year journey through a metaphor of starling murmuration
film
Open-Air Cinema at the Palace 2026
El Palace’s Rooftop Garden transforms into the city’s best open-air screen
music
Talents Jazz a La Pedrera
Talents Jazz returns to La Pedrera every Friday with new musicians
Places
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
Albé
This gastrobar offering Catalan dishes with a genuine Lebanese touch.
food-drink
Deep Pizza
Deep Pizza is proud to make Detroit-style pizza...
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
Casa Amàlia
Individual paellas – rare in Barcelona – made from Mercat de la Concepció produce at this Eixample classic since 1950.
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
Rooftops at Yurbban
A pair of stylish open-air spots to choose from each with a laid-back Yurbban feel
food-drink
El Sueno at Serras
El Sueño comes with views that remind us why we fell in love with Barcelona
food-drink
Hidden Coffee Roasters
A homegrown roaster’s most central outpost, tucked near Santa Maria del Mar – own-roasted espresso, filter and a 91-point Salvadoran single origin.
food-drink
La Balabusta
On the corner of Rosselló and Enric Granados you’ll find the Israeli restaurant La Balabusta.
food-drink
Granja Petitbo
While a hit with local brunch-goers, their hearty lunch and dinner options are most worthy of note.
food-drink
Origo
Gràcia’s number one bakery serving up artisan sourdough breads and pastries
food-drink
Can Luc
Artisanal European cheeses as well as quality crackers, jams, mustards and more.
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
Bonsai
A matcha-obsessed Eixample café sourcing first-harvest ceremonial powder from Japan, stone-ground to order – with proper coffee alongside.
fitness-wellness
Under Pressure
This massage studio is an example of how to live sustainably.
food-drink
La Sureña Maremagnum
A little oasis of southern Spanish tapas and cheap beer.
fitness-wellness
Bicitecla
If you’re looking for a two-wheeler, this is the place to start your journey.
romance
La França
Barcelona's premiere love hotel.
arts-culture
Palau Macaya
In addition to a permanent exhibition on Modernisme, the space hosts many talks.
food-drink
Bistrot Villa Emilia
A restaurant with the spirit of a bistrot sitting in the Hotel Villa Emilia
food-drink
Les Truites
This small bar serves 180 varieties of outstanding tortillas.
food-drink
Gallo Santo
Spain’s first fully plant-based Mexican eatery
style-design
Revolution Vintage
One of Gracia’s most popular vintage shops offering clothes and accessories.
food-drink
Carrot Cafe
This eatery crafts American-style sandwiches.
food-drink
Noor
A plant-filled specialty café on a pretty old-town street – flat whites, a cult blueberry matcha and handmade pastries, built to slow you down.
food-drink
Can ros
A classic Catalan seafood restaurant in La Barceloneta.
food-drink
Vegetalia Born
The manufacturer of organic vegetarian products also has several restaurants.