arts-culture
Diada de Sant Jordi 2026
Sant Jordi is Barcelona at its most romantic and literary
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The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.
Barcelona
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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, Apr 23
arts-culture
Artists’ Book & Small Publishers Fair
This book fair brings a more art-led twist to Sant Jordi
arts-culture
Feria de Abril 2026
Feria de Abril brings a dose of Andalusian culture to the city in full colour
arts-culture
We Are 17
More than 300 young people explore what it means to be seventeen today
arts-culture
Chez Matisse
CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse
music
Sant Jordi Musical 2026
Estrella Damm’s annual music celebration is back for a new Sant Jordi edition
film
Palestine 36
Annemarie Jacir's heartfelt film about the Arab Revolt in British-Mandate Palestine
film
BCN Film Fest 2026
The BCN Film Fest returns, bringing literature, history and cinema together
film
Casablanca 2026
A chance to catch a true classic at the newly refurbished Phenomena
music
Natalia Doco
Argentine singer-songwriter Natalia Doco brings her music to La Nau
Friday, Apr 24
arts-culture
BioDiverCiutat 2026
BioDiverCiutat returns as one of the best excuses to look more closely at the city
music
Sara Persico & Mika Oki Live A/V
An immersive sound and vision experience inspired by an experimental theatre in Lebanon
Saturday, Apr 25
fitness-wellness
Saturday Yoga for Queers
An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova
food-drink
All Those Food Market 2026
One of Barcelona’s defining food events returns for its spring edition
film
Undine
Christian Petzold's coolly odd Berlin romance from 2020
film
Climax
Gaspar Noé's visceral acid nightmare
Sunday, Apr 26
music
Vermut y Salsa
A midday hangout that combines a salsa workshop with a social atmosphere
fitness-wellness
Queens of the Pitch
A women’s football meet-up built around community
music
Juana Molina
The Argentine singer-songwriter Juana Molina comes to Sala Upload
Monday, Apr 27
music
The Zen Circus
One of Italian indie rock’s defining bands comes to La Nau
Tuesday, Apr 28
fitness-wellness
Silence at Sea Meditation Sailing Experience
Silence at Sea combines meditation with a sailing experience
Wednesday, Apr 29
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
arts-culture
Joaquim Gomis Transatlantic
An exhibition on the photography of Catalan photographer, Joaquim Gomis
arts-culture
Rodoreda, a Forest
The CCCB explores the imaginative world of author Mercè Rodoreda
film
Memories, Life Through Home Cinema
An exhibition that turns the family video into a window onto a century of everyday life
arts-culture
Like a Dance of Starlings
Reflecting on MACBA’s 30-year journey through a metaphor of starling murmuration
arts-culture
Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme
An exhibition led by two Palestinian artists featuring songs, poetry, installations and more
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
Places
food-drink
Soho House Barcelona
Soho House mixes old Barcelona bones with the brand’s signature cool aesthetic
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
Albé
This gastrobar offering Catalan dishes with a genuine Lebanese touch.
food-drink
Rooftops at Yurbban
A pair of stylish open-air spots to choose from each with a laid-back Yurbban feel
food-drink
El Sueno at Serras
El Sueño comes with views that remind us why we fell in love with Barcelona
food-drink
Cacho
Homemade food, great music, local beers and what they bill as “the best terrace of the @22 district.”
food-drink
Faire
Eating brunch at Faire, on Carrer Girona, means having a positive impact on the planet.
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
Deep Pizza
Deep Pizza is proud to make Detroit-style pizza...
food-drink
El Chiringuito de Casa Bonay
A cosy open-air terrace with a laid-back, beach-bar spirit
food-drink
Casa Amàlia
Individual paellas – rare in Barcelona – made from Mercat de la Concepció produce at this Eixample classic since 1950.
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.
fitness-wellness
Ajo Bike
The small shop provides a variety services including repair, sales and rental…
food-drink
La Xarxa
On the corner of Plaça Molina you’ll find the traditional Catalan restaurant, La Xarxa.
arts-culture
Reial Acadèmia Catalana de Belles Arts
One of Barcelona’s oldest collections of art, free of charge.
food-drink
La Tere Gastrobar
The cozy bar is ideal for vermouth & nibbles, while the dining room is perfect for creative fusion fare.
food-drink
La Papa
The newest and most beautiful cafe-cum-brunch place to hit the Eixample
style-design
Noak Room
A boutique furniture store in Poble Nou specializing in all things Scandinavian.
food-drink
Bangkok Café
This tiny Thai restaurant is as authentic as it gets.
food-drink
Bloome by Sasha
A new edition to the city’s hip and healthy coffee scene
food-drink
The Florentine
Latin inspired brunch spot located in the Poblenou neighbourhood
food-drink
Besta
Opened in Barcelona’s Esquerra de l'Eixample district, Besta is a new contender of the city’s gastronomic scene.
food-drink
The Egg Lab
The first completely egg-based brunch spot in Barcelona
food-drink
Good Shit, Vegan Kebabs
Gracia’s newest vegan takeaway offering ‘street food with a little conscience’.
style-design
RYO Hats
Industrial design turned hat maker, Kalyn Ryo opened up his artisanal hat shop
innovation
Fab Lab BCN
3D printing research and production center.
fitness-wellness
Under Pressure
This massage studio is an example of how to live sustainably.
food-drink
Les Truites
This small bar serves 180 varieties of outstanding tortillas.
style-design
Jaime Beriestain
A beautiful concept store and restaurant.
food-drink
7 Portes
A Passeig Isabel II landmark since 1836: the Arròs Parellada, paella invented for a dandy who couldn't be bothered to peel shrimp.