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
Wednesday, Jul 15
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
Joaquín Tusquets de Cabirol. Eloquent Form
An exhibition on the work of the Catalan photographer whose images capture postwar life
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
Echoes: Videos from the Han Nefkens Foundatio4n Donation
An exhibition on a donation of 18 video artworks by Han Nefkens Foundation
arts-culture
Minor White
An exhibition on one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American photography
arts-culture
Anna Moreno. The Third Twist
MACBA welcomes a new exhibition on the work of Anna Moreno
arts-culture
“Small, Middle and Big” Family Space
A family space for children to play, rest, read, draw and imagine together
film
Leningrad Cowboys Go America
Finnish absurdity meets the American dream in this offbeat road movie
arts-culture
Grec Festival de Barcelona 2026
Grec Festival returns as Barcelona’s great summer celebration of performing arts
music
Nou Barris Flamenco Festival 2026
The neighbourhood becomes a summer meeting point for flamenco lovers
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
Solitudes
The silent, mask-based theatre piece is a bittersweet comedy about loneliness
music
BARTS Festival
Bringing the spirit of one of Barcelona’s biggest venues into a new festival format
film
When Harry Met Sally
Rob Reiner's timeless romantic comedy
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
Thursday, Jul 16
arts-culture
After the Rush: Yesteryear
A discussion of Caro Burke's smash-hit novel
arts-culture
Shakespeare in the Park
Parking Shakespeare returns to the Parc de l'Estació del Nord
film
Fury 2026
Fritz Lang's searing first American film
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 2026
Two days of open-air electronic music and big sound systems
music
Heels & Souls On The Beach Palestine fundraiser
Heels & Souls and Les Enfants beach party in aid of Palestine Red Cresent Society
film
Mecal Air Barcelona 2026
Mecal Air turns summer nights into relaxed open-air short-film cinema sessions
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
music
Rebel Drag Pride Edition
Rebel Drag returns to Razzmatazz with a special Pride edition
Monday, Jul 20
film
Cineclub 113
A film to get you in the mood, then a DJ set to carry the feeling into the night
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
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
Koh-i-noor
This family-run restaurant has set itself up as a jewel in the Barcelona curry scene.
lgbt
La Monroe
La Monroe isn’t your obvious queer bar. Serving as more of a low-key space that is welcoming and friendly to all, La Monroe takes the artsy vibe of Raval and creates a bright, busy bar that LGBTQIA+ folk will feel totally at ease within.
food-drink
Buenos Aires
A highly ranked Argentinean steakhouse…
food-drink
Morro Fi
A foodie blog turned successful vermouth spot.
food-drink
La Gilda
A small tapas & wine bar with honest cooking.
lgbt
Bar Rufián
Charming couple Deryck and Oliver organize pre-parties before queer events at Apolo and Plataforma, located right down the very same street.
food-drink
Boa-Bao
Boa-Bao takes diners on a culinary journey through flavors of Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and beyond…
food-drink
La Plata
This institution, which opened its doors in the 1920s, offers up just three tapas.
food-drink
Rooftops at Yurbban
A pair of stylish open-air spots to choose from each with a laid-back Yurbban feel
food-drink
Cala del Vermut
Fernando Puerta founded the original spot to rescue vermouth from the dustbin of history.
nightlife
33|45
Electro music, great cocktails and a fun vibe combine at this bar-slash-gallery.
food-drink
Ajoblanco
The upscale bar and restaurant was designed by Lázaro Rosa Violán.
nightlife
Big Bang Bar
Big Bang Bar has long been a mecca for local musicians and traveling tunesmiths looking to share music on an intimate stage.
nightlife
BrewDog Barcelona
The young Scottish brewery is making waves with its American-style craft beer.
food-drink
Koku Kitchen
A purposefully unflashy little ramen place hidden down a tatty side street…
nightlife
14 de la Rosa
This hidden cocktail bar in Gràcia offers coffee in the morning, vermouth in the afternoon and a killer cocktail by night.
food-drink
CruiX
Keeping it simple, CruiX’s menu includes some old-fashioned Spanish classics such as paella, jamón ibérico and anchovies in vinegar with romesco.
food-drink
Holly's Ice Cream
The team at Holly’s craft the gnarliest ice cream sandwiches this side of the Atlantic.
arts-culture
Tablao de Carmen
Tablao de Carmen blends traditional Spanish food, drinks and tapas with an intimate flamenco show.
food-drink
Cyclic Beer Farm
A factory and bar specialising in beer fermentation and natural wine making.
nightlife
Paradiso
Paradiso serves up unusual and creative cocktails. Cocktails that smoke, cocktails that fly and the emblematic Mediterranean Treasure, which won mixologist Giacomo Giannotti a World Class award.
food-drink
Chivuo’s
They have gained a following for their “slow” street food and craft beer.
nightlife
La Llibreria
This self-dubbed “cocktail bar and book collection” is the latest gem to appear in Les Corts.
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.
food-drink
Viet Kitchen
Welcome to Barcelona’s first restaurant specializing in bánh mì sandwiches, a classic Vietnamese street food feast.
arts-culture
Hemp Museum Gallery
Presenting the wonderful world of cannabis at its best.
food-drink
Bún Bò Viêtnam
Their mission is to bring simple, fresh and traditional Vietnamese cuisine to Barcelona.