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The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.

As part of La Mercè Barcelona’s running community prepare for a 10km race

An exhibition on a donation of 18 video artworks by Han Nefkens Foundation.

A spin-off of the highly successful El Flea market, La Puça comes to El Clot.

The city celebrates Catalan literature across one whole week

The Festa Major del Poblenou returns this September

A program of screenings drawn from this Catalan filmmaker’s repertoire.

MACBA’s exhibition looks back to when video became a tool for political intervention.

An exhibition exploring how ancient Cypriot art influenced Picasso’s art

A celebration of plant-based living, animal rights and more conscious ways to live

This second-hand and vintage market is the ultimate rummage for clothes

This incredible artist’s first exhibition held at La Virreina.

Barcelona Gallery Weekend offers a good reason to swap the beach for four walls

A snapshot of emerging artistic talent from the Universitat de Barcelona’s Faculty of Fine Art.

One of the biggest cultural events on the calendar, La Mercè 2026 arrives

Soak up some of the city’s history at the Jardí del Baluard.

A sun-soaked photography project capturing the Poblenou coastline.

This annual beer festival descends upon Poble Espanyol’s Plaza Mayor

Slow down, get creative and enjoy something a bit off the beaten track

A cult gathering for B-movies, “trash cinema”, horror and the unclassifiable

Richard Donner's classic kids' adventure movie from 1985

Destroyer's Dan Bejar plays a solo acoustic show

The socially committed film and photojournalism festival returns

Three nights of top-notch music films at Phenomena

Discover Casa Amatller at night with an audio guide and glass of cava.

Moses Yoofee Trio bring their explosive Berlin sound to La Nau

An energizing group-training session at Barcelona’s seafront.

The CCCB’s latest exhibition delves into one of the most loaded ideas in culture.

CaixaForum’s latest exhibition exploring blur and visual imprecision.

An exhibition led by two Palestinian artists featuring songs, poetry, installations and more.

Reflecting on MACBA’s 30-year journey through a metaphor of starling murmuration.

Named for the 17°C wine is best served at – Catalan bottles by the glass, in Born.

The menu is full of delights like tapas, burgers, pasta dishes and wok-based treats – all sure to put a smile on the face of the fussiest of eaters.

The city’s best-known swingers club – discreet, stylish and not remotely seedy.

This centenarian horchatería is loved for its artisanal icy treats.

This French-owned restaurant is perfect for romantic meals, group celebrations and those times when you need somewhere “nice but affordable.”

A Born natural-wine institution – Can Cisa’s Bar Brutal pours biodynamic, sulphite-free bottles alongside sharing plates to a clued-in crowd.

Good news in having some restaurants jumping back into action with takeaway and home delivery services.

Revered Danish craft beer bar Kælderkold now has a younger sister.

Hofmann-trained chef Alfredo has made this vegetarian restaurant his culinary playground.

They serve no less than 10 versions of the much-loved drink.

The newest wine bar in town, head to Bocanariz and indulge in some of the best wines of the region and abroad.

Two Gràcia sushi restaurants trading tradition for inventive fusion rolls.

Head to Chi Nanit for Shanghai-style Chinese food from the same people that owned the popular Nanit on Balmes.

Good music, strong cocktails and lots of locals at this Raval dive bar.

On the corner of Rosselló and Enric Granados you’ll find the Israeli restaurant La Balabusta.

A chic terrace and plunge pool above the Serras, with serious cocktails and a clean sweep over Port Vell, Barceloneta and the sea.

This UK-style brewery is one of Barcelona’s most central stops for quality brews.

The rooftop of an Egyptologist’s hotel – discreet, art-filled, no day-club treatment.

Four spaces in one, including the new D.F. Mexican restaurant.

Anita’s handmade gelato runs past 150 flavors, from pistachio to halva, scooped fresh all day.

In addition to drinks, wines and cocktails, the bar offers excellent tapas.

Enjoy good food with a local feel at Santamasa in Sarrià.

At steakhouse in Bivio, Argentine Black Angus arrives on a hot stone for you to finish at the table.

Market-cuisine tapas named for the great-grandmother whose cooking started it.

Big Bang Bar has long been a mecca for local musicians and traveling tunesmiths looking to share music on an intimate stage.

The Axel Hotel’s rooftop – city views, strong cocktails, a crowd that dresses up.

Steps away from Santa Maria del Mar sits this gem of a café.

The space is an embodiment of the founders’ passion for American craft beer and food.

Wash down generous portions of Mexican fare with peso-priced micheladas.

The Wittmore’s Michelin-listed restaurant, with a rooftop terrace above it.