arts-culture
European Balloon Festival
The European Balloon Festival turns Igualada into a sky full of colour
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
Sunday, Jul 12
arts-culture
Light Filtered Through the Cracks
MACBA’s exhibition looks back to when video became a tool for political intervention
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
Echoes: Videos from the Han Nefkens Foundatio4n Donation
An exhibition on a donation of 18 video artworks by Han Nefkens Foundation
arts-culture
Joaquim Gomis Transatlantic
An exhibition on the photography of Catalan photographer, Joaquim Gomis
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
“Small, Middle and Big” Family Space
A family space for children to play, rest, read, draw and imagine together
arts-culture
Minor White
An exhibition on one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American photography
food-drink
Poblenou Craft Beer Festival 2026
Barcelona’s big neighbourhood celebration of craft-beer
arts-culture
Grec Festival de Barcelona 2026
Grec Festival returns as Barcelona’s great summer celebration of performing arts
arts-culture
Solitudes
The silent, mask-based theatre piece is a bittersweet comedy about loneliness
music
Les Nits de Barcelona 2026
Turning the gardens of the Palau de Pedralbes into the most elegant summer stage
arts-culture
Shakespeare in the Park
Parking Shakespeare returns to the Parc de l'Estació del Nord
music
BARTS Festival
Bringing the spirit of one of Barcelona’s biggest venues into a new festival format
film
Fury 2026
Fritz Lang's searing first American film
film
When Harry Met Sally
Rob Reiner's timeless romantic comedy
film
Cinema Lliure a la Platja 2026
This cinema cycle brings free open-air screenings to the beach
Monday, Jul 13
film
Cineclub 113
A film to get you in the mood, then a DJ set to carry the feeling into the night
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
Tuesday, Jul 14
fitness-wellness
80's Step Dance
A rooftop workout with leg warmers energy and some high-intensity cardio.
Wednesday, Jul 15
arts-culture
Anna Moreno. The Third Twist
MACBA welcomes a new exhibition on the work of Anna Moreno
music
Nou Barris Flamenco Festival 2026
The neighbourhood becomes a summer meeting point for flamenco lovers
Thursday, Jul 16
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
Baiuca + Júlia Colom
Baiuca and Júlia Colom share the stage for the first time at Parallel 62
Saturday, Jul 18
fitness-wellness
Outdoor Fitness Workout
An energising group-training session at Barcelona’s seafront
Ongoing
arts-culture
Like a Dance of Starlings
Reflecting on MACBA’s 30-year journey through a metaphor of starling murmuration
arts-culture
Chez Matisse
CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse
arts-culture
The Last Days of Pompeii 2026
An immersive exhibition turning ancient history into an incredible spectacle
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.
romance
Amantis
One of Spain’s leading erotic brands keeps a light-filled, women-friendly shop in Gràcia – toys, lingerie, books and regular workshops.
food-drink
Luzuria
Luzuria is about simple food made with passion.
food-drink
Takeaway & Delivery Picks
Good news in having some restaurants jumping back into action with takeaway and home delivery services.
food-drink
Bivio
Looking for Mediterranean fare near the beach? Bivio serves up Spanish and Italian cuisine inspired by the sea itself.
food-drink
La Confitería
This historic bar is now one of the neighborhood’s choicest spots to eat and drink.
food-drink
La Do
Pastry chef Richard Bies’s artisanal doughnut shop on Parlament – now La Do (formerly La Donutería) – handcrafts small batches fresh daily.
arts-culture
MEAM
Here you’ll find figurative art such as paintings and sculptures created by contemporary artists.
fitness-wellness
W Spa
The W Spa at the W Barcelona hotel on Plaça Rosa dels Vents has got you covered when it comes to relaxation and beauty.
food-drink
Rincón Persa
The prettiness and wholesomeness of Iranian food is an open secret.
style-design
Manifesto Barcelona
A vintage store, gallery space and pop-up venue in El Raval
romance
La Paloma
A perfect short-term Raval retreat with that special someone.
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.
arts-culture
Fundació Joan Miró
The foundation holds 400 sculptures and paintings, many donated by the artist himself.
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.
arts-culture
Moco Museum
Barcelona's Modern & Contemporary art museum in El Born, sister to the original in Amsterdam.
food-drink
Monopol
One of the city’s most exciting places to eat, drink and watch football.
food-drink
Pulpería Can Lampazas
They specialize in premium-quality octopus sourced directly from the Galician Rías…
food-drink
Baby Jalebi
The offering is billed as Punjabi street food but includes familiar plates like chicken tikka masala and saag paneer alongside more unusual dishes like fried okra.
food-drink
BarnaBrew Fundraiser
Calling all craft beer lovers - BarnaBrew is expanding and needs your support
food-drink
Anita Gelato
Anita’s boutique ice cream shop offers over 150 flavours to choose from, all of which are 100% handmade.
nightlife
Guzzo
Urban art, a soul kitchen plus live concerts and DJs…
food-drink
El Tío Ché
This centenarian horchatería is loved for its artisanal icy treats.
nightlife
Homo Sibaris
Merchant of some the finest hop-derived beverages in the world.
food-drink
Boa-Bao
Boa-Bao takes diners on a culinary journey through flavors of Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and beyond…
nightlife
Dr. Stravinsky
Stepping into Dr. Stravinsky is like entering the refuge of a mad old alchemist – backlit bottles on shelves, effervescent test tubes and strange concoctions fermenting in jars.
food-drink
El Chiringuito de Casa Bonay
A cosy open-air terrace with a laid-back, beach-bar spirit
arts-culture
Tablao de Carmen
Tablao de Carmen blends traditional Spanish food, drinks and tapas with an intimate flamenco show.
food-drink
Buenos Aires
A highly ranked Argentinean steakhouse…
food-drink
Food Shop & Bakery Delivery
Plenty of local food shops and bakeries are delivering in Barcelona…