arts-culture
Kapwani Kiwanga
Fundació Joan Miró shows the work of artist Kapwani Kiwanga
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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
Friday, May 1
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
arts-culture
We Are 17
More than 300 young people explore what it means to be seventeen today
arts-culture
Feria de Abril 2026
Feria de Abril brings a dose of Andalusian culture to the city in full colour
food-drink
Croiss& Fest
A celebration of the croissant in all its forms
music
International Record Fair 2026
One of Europe’s biggest gatherings dedicated to physical music culture.
music
MICELI 2026
A highly intriguing new festival lands for its first edition
film
DocsBarcelona 2026
DocsBarcelona returns as one of the city’s most interesting film festivals
Saturday, May 2
fitness-wellness
Saturday Yoga for Queers
An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova
music
Chez Perros 5 Year Anniversary
The indefatigable Perros Mediterraneos juggernaut marks five years
music
Canelita
One of the most recognisable voices in contemporary flamenco comes to Apolo
music
Kiko Veneno
Catch one of the greatest figures in Spanish music at Parallel 62
Sunday, May 3
fitness-wellness
Queens of the Pitch
A women’s football meet-up built around community
film
Amsterdam Global Village
Johan van der Keuken's sprawling look at mid-90s Amsterdam
film
Reservoir Dogs
Tarantino's ferocious debut feature
Tuesday, May 5
fitness-wellness
Silence at Sea Meditation Sailing Experience
Silence at Sea combines meditation with a sailing experience
music
Edwyn Collins
Edwyn Collins comes to Sala La Nau as one of British pop’s great survivors
Wednesday, May 6
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
music
M¥SS KETA
M¥SS KETA brings one of the boldest personas in Italian pop to Razzmatazz
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
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
arts-culture
Sergio Larrain. El vagabundo de Valparaíso
An exhibition on one of Latin America’s most famous street photographers
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
Places
food-drink
Rooftops at Yurbban
A pair of stylish open-air spots to choose from each with a laid-back Yurbban feel
food-drink
Cacho
Homemade food, great music, local beers and what they bill as “the best terrace of the @22 district.”
food-drink
Soho House Barcelona
Soho House mixes old Barcelona bones with the brand’s signature cool aesthetic
food-drink
Tope at The Hoxton
The kind of rooftop that serves up sunshine, skyline and, interestingly, tacos
food-drink
El Sueno at Serras
El Sueño comes with views that remind us why we fell in love with Barcelona
food-drink
Albé
This gastrobar offering Catalan dishes with a genuine Lebanese touch.
food-drink
Deep Pizza
Deep Pizza is proud to make Detroit-style pizza...
fitness-wellness
Ajo Bike
The small shop provides a variety services including repair, sales and rental…
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
Faire
Eating brunch at Faire, on Carrer Girona, means having a positive impact on the planet.
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
Cal Trapella
Opened by three friends, Cal Trapella offers a cosy refuge in which to devour the homemade tapas on offer.
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
Luzuria
Luzuria is about simple food made with passion.
food-drink
Noru Bar
The unassuming Poblenou ramen restaurant taking the city by storm
arts-culture
Nightmare horror museum
Barcelona's latest attraction for those craving looking for a fright
innovation
Fab Lab BCN
3D printing research and production center.
music
Discos Paradiso
Pick up books, clothing and instruments alongside the eclectic record selection.
food-drink
Mina
An intimate Italian-inspired restaurant serving up small plates and natural wines
fitness-wellness
Under Pressure
This massage studio is an example of how to live sustainably.
food-drink
Una Mica de Japó
This tiny Japanese eatery does bento boxes, not sushi.
innovation
Yök Casa + Cultura
This eco-renovated space shines with a responsible approach to urban living.
innovation
021Espai
A coworking space in the 22@ innovation district.
food-drink
Desoriente
This vegan restaurant mixes world cuisines to leave diners disorientated
fitness-wellness
CrossFit Eixample
Workouts combine weights with natural, functional movements performed at high intensity…
food-drink
Buenos Aires
A highly ranked Argentinean steakhouse…
food-drink
Caj Chai
Peruse a menu of 125 varieties of rare imported teas…
style-design
Noak Room
A boutique furniture store in Poble Nou specializing in all things Scandinavian.
food-drink
La Dama
Indulge in French delights at this lavish space.