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Pride BCN 2026
Pride is back, and the city is ready to turn the volume, colour and fun all the way up
miniguide
The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.
Barcelona
miniguide
The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.
Events
Thursday, Jul 16
arts-culture
Light Filtered Through the Cracks
MACBA’s exhibition looks back to when video became a tool for political intervention
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
arts-culture
Minor White
An exhibition on one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American photography
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
film
Barcelona 2026
Whit Stillman's witty comedy explores friendship, politics and culture in early-80s Barcelona
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
arts-culture
Shakespeare in the Park
Parking Shakespeare returns to the Parc de l'Estació del Nord
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
music
BACHcelona Festival 2026
Bringing Johann Sebastian Bach into dialogue with performances across the city
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
music
Nou Barris Flamenco Festival 2026
The neighbourhood becomes a summer meeting point for flamenco lovers
film
Cinema Lliure a la Platja 2026
This cinema cycle brings free open-air screenings to the beach
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
Sala Montjuic 2026
Open-air cinema, live music and picnics under the starry night sky
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
music
Zero Castigo + Mark Allen Soul
Oviedo artist Zero Castigo plays live with Dutch collaborator Nora Korra
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
Ongoing
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
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.
fitness-wellness
Barcelona Martial Arts Academy
From self-defense to Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu and Combat Submission Wrestling.
food-drink
Bicos
Bicos means “little kisses” in Gallego , and it’s a befitting name for this Galician corner restaurant.
food-drink
Granja Petitbo
While a hit with local brunch-goers, their hearty lunch and dinner options are most worthy of note.
nightlife
Penny Banger
This expat-owned bar sits in part of a 450-year-old Modernist palace.
nightlife
HQ Club
Cannabis clubs are proliferating as readily as the weed itself.
food-drink
Isabella’s
If you’re a lover of Italian cuisine, you’re in for a treat at Isabella’s.
food-drink
NAP Mar
“Neapolitan Authentic Pizza”: thin-crust, doughy delights cooked in proper wood-fired ovens…
nightlife
Pesca Salada
A cocktail bar with a warm atmosphere, excellent soundtrack and great drinks.
food-drink
Ajoblanco
The upscale bar and restaurant was designed by Lázaro Rosa Violán.
food-drink
Batea
A modern seafood bistro that reimagines the traditional marisquería concept
nightlife
Garage Beer Co.
This UK-style brewery is one of Barcelona’s most central stops for quality brews.
food-drink
Biocenter
This is one of the city’s first vegetarian restaurants and a pioneer in sustainability.
food-drink
El Casal
Steps away from Santa Maria del Mar sits this gem of a café.
fitness-wellness
Instituto Pilar Domínguez
Strength, flexibility and well-being.
food-drink
Ocaña
Four spaces in one, including the new D.F. Mexican restaurant.
food-drink
Una Mica de Japó
This tiny Japanese eatery does bento boxes, not sushi.
food-drink
Contracorrent Bar
A local wine bar attracting a Catalan-speaking,natural wine-loving crowd
food-drink
L'Òstia
This restaurant pays tribute to fishermens’ favorite tapas.
nightlife
Homo Sibaris
Merchant of some the finest hop-derived beverages in the world.
food-drink
Rincón Persa
The prettiness and wholesomeness of Iranian food is an open secret.
food-drink
Barcelona Beer Company
The pioneer local craft beer company opens a taproom.
food-drink
Chivuo’s
They have gained a following for their “slow” street food and craft beer.
food-drink
Fonda Espanya
Housed in Hotel España, this glamorous dining room is one of the most beautiful in Barcelona.
nightlife
Nica
Casa Bonay’s space has been designed with the assistance of audiophiles Amit and Aneesh Patel, owners of London bar Brilliant Corners.
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
Beer & Wine Delivery
Now’s the chance to support local tipplesmiths, at a time when their hard work, skill and dedication deserves our custom more than ever.
food-drink
Can Solé
Serving up paella and seafood dishes for over a hundred years.
food-drink
Grill Room Bar Thonet
This restaurant is housed within the walls of what was once Bar Torino, thought to have been Barcelona’s first vermouth bar.