arts-culture
Feria de Abril 2026
Feria de Abril brings a dose of Andalusian culture to the city in full colour
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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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miniguide
The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.
Events
Wednesday, Apr 22
film
BCN Film Fest 2026
The BCN Film Fest returns, bringing literature, history and cinema together
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
arts-culture
Freedom, Culture, Refuge ICORN Annual Assembly
Ciutats en Revolta brings a more political, international edge to April’s calendar
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
Thursday, Apr 23
arts-culture
Diada de Sant Jordi 2026
Sant Jordi is Barcelona at its most romantic and literary
arts-culture
Artists’ Book & Small Publishers Fair
This book fair brings a more art-led twist to Sant Jordi
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
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
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
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
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
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
Casa Amàlia
Individual paellas – rare in Barcelona – made from Mercat de la Concepció produce at this Eixample classic since 1950.
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
food-drink
El Sueno at Serras
El Sueño comes with views that remind us why we fell in love with Barcelona
food-drink
Faire
Eating brunch at Faire, on Carrer Girona, means having a positive impact on the planet.
food-drink
El Chiringuito de Casa Bonay
A cosy open-air terrace with a laid-back, beach-bar spirit
fitness-wellness
Ajo Bike
The small shop provides a variety services including repair, sales and rental…
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...
fitness-wellness
The Beautery
A chic salon in the Eixample offering a range of relaxing beauty treatments
food-drink
Can Recasens
Five generations have been providing the neighborhood with traditional fare.
food-drink
Isabella’s
If you’re a lover of Italian cuisine, you’re in for a treat at Isabella’s.
style-design
Amato Sole
A furniture and design shop specializing in refurbished pieces.
food-drink
Arc Iris
Barcelona’s longest-standing vegetarian restaurant, serving fresh, unpretentious and guilt-free food.
food-drink
Good Shit, Vegan Kebabs
Gracia’s newest vegan takeaway offering ‘street food with a little conscience’.
food-drink
La Papa
The newest and most beautiful cafe-cum-brunch place to hit the Eixample
style-design
RYO Hats
Industrial design turned hat maker, Kalyn Ryo opened up his artisanal hat shop
food-drink
Alkimia
An upmarket restaurant in Sant Antoni offering Catalan cuisine.
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.
food-drink
Sil’s Cakes
Enough to satisfy the most passionate cake lover or seriously homesick American.
style-design
Alis Taller & Botiga
A furniture restoration studio and boutique in Gràcia.
food-drink
Bloome by Sasha
A new edition to the city’s hip and healthy coffee scene
food-drink
The Egg Lab
The first completely egg-based brunch spot in Barcelona
food-drink
Acai & Me
Açaí&Me specialises in the 3 B’s: breakfast, brunch and bowls
food-drink
Hula Poke
Hula Poke serves a range of the Native Hawaiian poke bowls with fresh fish and a selection of toppings.
style-design
Jaime Beriestain
A beautiful concept store and restaurant.