arts-culture
Charlotte Perriand. Free to Rethink the World
Fundació Joan Miró’s exhibition on the work of French artist Charlotte Perriand
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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
Wednesday, Nov 4
arts-culture
Dana Lixemburg
An exhibition on three decades of work by this Dutch photographer
arts-culture
KBr Flama’26
KBr Flama’26 returns to Fundación MAPFRE with a selection of new talent
arts-culture
Festival 42 2026
A literary festival celebrating the worlds of fantasy, science fiction and horror genres
film
International Architecture Film Festival 2026
International Architecture Film Festival 2026
film
In-Edit Festival 2026
Ten days of discovering great musical stories at In-Edit Festival 2026
nightlife
Barcelona Fringe Festival 2026
Bringing the spirit of Edinburgh’s famous Fringe Festival to Barcelona
film
Suncine 2026
A film festival dedicated to screening environmentally-focused films
music
60juno
Dreamy indie rock with restless post-punk energy from California
film
MOST International Wine Film Festival 2026
A film festival celebrating cinema and wine culture
film
A Woman Under the Influence
John Cassavetes’ devastating portrait of marriage and mental distress.
Thursday, Nov 5
film
Sem terra: La lluita per la terra al Brasil
An intimate portrait of Brazil’s landless movement and its fight for agrarian reform
Friday, Nov 6
food-drink
MY Coffee Awards 2026
Bringing together some of the world’s best roasters, baristas and coffee experts
food-drink
Vermut & soul 2026
This year Vermut & Soul festival returns
music
MIRA Digital Arts Festival 2026
A festival of digital arts and contemporary music
Sunday, Nov 8
arts-culture
The Cult of Beauty
The CCCB’s latest exhibition delves into one of the most loaded ideas in culture.
Ongoing
arts-culture
Pere Portabella
A program of screenings drawn from this Catalan filmmaker’s repertoire.
arts-culture
Light Filtered Through the Cracks
MACBA’s exhibition looks back to when video became a tool for political intervention.
arts-culture
Seat: Factory of Transformations
Castell de Montjuïc’s exhibition uses car company SEAT to tell a story about Barcelona
arts-culture
Elisava
A sun-soaked photography project capturing the Poblenou coastline.
arts-culture
Josep Maria de Sucre, Activist and Visionary Artist
A new exhibition on the work of Catalan visionary artist Josep Maria de Sucre
arts-culture
Echoes: Videos from the Han Nefkens Foundation Donation
An exhibition on a donation of 18 video artworks by Han Nefkens Foundation.
film
Transhumant Film Festival 2026
The socially committed film and photojournalism festival returns
fitness-wellness
Outdoor Fitness Workout
An energizing group-training session at Barcelona’s seafront.
arts-culture
Art & Coffee Oil Painting Workshop
Slow down, get creative and enjoy something a bit off the beaten track
Places
food-drink
Otsu
A creative Japanese-inspired café blending coffee, design and food in Poblenou.
style-design
Lullaby Vintage
Raval vintage boutique packed with personality and treasures
food-drink
Bonsai
A matcha-obsessed Eixample café sourcing first-harvest ceremonial powder from Japan, stone-ground to order – with proper coffee alongside.
food-drink
Xiringuito Escribà
The Escribà family’s Bogatell-beach paella house, cooking over wood fires since 1992.
innovation
MOB Bailèn
A former textile factory near Arc de Triomf houses desks and a neighborhood café.
innovation
Geneva Business School
The university is offers private tours of its campus in Plaça Catalunya.
nightlife
Terrassa Pulitzer
A central rooftop that books real DJs instead of a house playlist, May to October.
nightlife
El Diset
Named for the 17°C wine is best served at – Catalan bottles by the glass, in Born.
food-drink
OMA Bistró
A café serving brunch to tapas, Pastrami to cheesecake, and great coffee.
food-drink
Malpaso Taquería
Mexican street food in the Eixample, from breakfast chilaquiles to tacos by six.
food-drink
El Nacional
A sprawling food hall in a converted garage just off Passeig de Gràcia.
nightlife
Pesca Salada
A cocktail bar with a warm atmosphere, excellent soundtrack and great drinks.
food-drink
Can Luc
Artisanal European cheeses as well as quality crackers, jams, mustards and more.
food-drink
Can Majó
A family-run Barceloneta paella house since 1968, with a terrace on the beach.
fitness-wellness
OnAir
Spain’s first aerial dance school.
food-drink
Citizen Café
It’s good news that Citizen Café serves its brunch the whole week through.
style-design
Kolors Nail Bar
The skilled technicians will give your cuticles the royal treatment and perfectly file and shape your nails into submission.
food-drink
Bembi
Bembi serves regional Indian dishes with house-ground spices in the Eixample.
food-drink
Maiaia
Maiaia is a vermuteria with family and tradition at its core.
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
Brunch & Cake Rosselló
A brunch and dessert shop inspired by trips around Europe and North America.
food-drink
DelaCrem Obrador
Natural ice cream on Passeig de Sant Joan – no additives, no stabilizers.
nightlife
Bloody Mary Cocktail Lounge
They serve no less than 10 versions of the much-loved drink.
food-drink
Bar del Pla
Fantastic, innovative tapas in a casual setting.
food-drink
Hula Poke
Hula Poke serves a range of the Native Hawaiian poke bowls with fresh fish and a selection of toppings.
nightlife
Two Schmucks
This “five-star dive bar” is the result of Moe and AJ’s dedication and love for cocktail shaking.
food-drink
Albé
This gastrobar offering Catalan dishes with a genuine Lebanese touch.
food-drink
L'Òstia
This restaurant pays tribute to fishermens’ favorite tapas.
food-drink
Good Shit, Vegan Kebabs
Gràcia’s vegan takeaway offers “street food with a little conscience.”