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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, May 7
arts-culture
Kapwani Kiwanga
Fundació Joan Miró shows the work of artist Kapwani Kiwanga
arts-culture
We Are 17
More than 300 young people explore what it means to be seventeen today
film
DocsBarcelona 2026
DocsBarcelona returns as one of the city’s most interesting film festivals
Friday, May 8
style-design
International Roses Competition
One of the city’s prettiest spring traditions held at Parc de Cervantes
film
The Story of Documentary Film (capítol 1)
The great Mark Cousins delves into the world of documentaries
food-drink
La Primavera del Cava 2026
A great excuse to get out of the city and into wine country.
Saturday, May 9
fitness-wellness
Saturday Yoga for Queers
An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova
film
Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpios
A gripping documentary about Congolese independence and its aftermath
music
Infinite Bisous
Rory McCarthy brings his pastoral solo work to Sala Vol
Sunday, May 10
fitness-wellness
Queens of the Pitch
A women’s football meet-up built around community
Monday, May 11
film
The German People
Marcin Wierzchowski's documentary about the aftermath of a massacre
music
glamer: Organ Tapes + Gal:la
Intimate electronics from London and Barcelona
Tuesday, May 12
fitness-wellness
Silence at Sea Meditation Sailing Experience
Silence at Sea combines meditation with a sailing experience
Wednesday, May 13
film
In the Mood for Love
Wong Kar-wai's richly atmospheric romantic drama
fitness-wellness
Seaside Stretching at the beach
Swap your usual workout for a stretch session by the sea
arts-culture
ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP, ENCOUNTER WITH ART AND NATURE
This workshop treats illustration as a way of slowing down and reconnecting with nature
Ongoing
film
Memories, Life Through Home Cinema
An exhibition that turns the family video into a window onto a century of everyday life
arts-culture
Rodoreda, a Forest
The CCCB explores the imaginative world of author Mercè Rodoreda
arts-culture
Joaquim Gomis Transatlantic
An exhibition on the photography of Catalan photographer, Joaquim Gomis
arts-culture
Anna Moreno. The Third Twist
MACBA welcomes a new exhibition on the work of Anna Moreno
arts-culture
Sergio Larrain. El vagabundo de Valparaíso
An exhibition on one of Latin America’s most famous street photographers
arts-culture
Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme
An exhibition led by two Palestinian artists featuring songs, poetry, installations and more
arts-culture
Like a Dance of Starlings
Reflecting on MACBA’s 30-year journey through a metaphor of starling murmuration
Places
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
fitness-wellness
Ajo Bike
The small shop provides a variety services including repair, sales and rental…
food-drink
Eat My Trip
Eat My Trip is an exciting brunch spot in the city, tying together the inspiration of travel and food through the fusion of flavors from around the world.
food-drink
Albé
This gastrobar offering Catalan dishes with a genuine Lebanese touch.
food-drink
Cacho
Homemade food, great music, local beers and what they bill as “the best terrace of the @22 district.”
food-drink
Deep Pizza
Deep Pizza is proud to make Detroit-style pizza...
food-drink
Faire
Eating brunch at Faire, on Carrer Girona, means having a positive impact on the planet.
food-drink
El Sueno at Serras
El Sueño comes with views that remind us why we fell in love with Barcelona
food-drink
Soho House Barcelona
Soho House mixes old Barcelona bones with the brand’s signature cool aesthetic
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.
food-drink
El Chiringuito de Casa Bonay
A cosy open-air terrace with a laid-back, beach-bar spirit
food-drink
Alkimia
An upmarket restaurant in Sant Antoni offering Catalan cuisine.
style-design
Panot
The legendary tiles of Barcelona's streets now have their own shop
food-drink
Santamasa
Enjoy good food with a local feel at Santamasa in Sarrià.
food-drink
Sil’s Cakes
Enough to satisfy the most passionate cake lover or seriously homesick American.
food-drink
Cloudstreet Bakery
The flame of the old oven adds a distinctive touch to the dough.
food-drink
Camping Mar
If you’re looking for a new place to try some top-quality seafood, then check out Camping Mar.
food-drink
Mina
An intimate Italian-inspired restaurant serving up small plates and natural wines
food-drink
Contraban
The stylish signature restaurant of the Wittmore Hotel
food-drink
Rincón Persa
The prettiness and wholesomeness of Iranian food is an open secret.
arts-culture
Reial Acadèmia Catalana de Belles Arts
One of Barcelona’s oldest collections of art, free of charge.
food-drink
Mezz
French cuisine of the 1970s reinterpreted in Barcelona today
nightlife
Libertine
Casa Bonay’s hotel bar hosts DJs from Thursday thru Saturday.
food-drink
Rabbit's
A recent addition to the city's vibrant tapas scene in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
food-drink
Çukor
Temptation for the sweet-toothed.
food-drink
Can Recasens
Five generations have been providing the neighborhood with traditional fare.
food-drink
Brew Wild
If craft beer and pizzas are your thing then you’ll most certainly like Brew Wild
style-design
Revolution Vintage
One of Gracia’s most popular vintage shops offering clothes and accessories.