arts-culture
The Cult of Beauty
The CCCB’s latest exhibition delves into one of the most loaded ideas in culture
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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
Friday, May 29
arts-culture
Out of Focus, another Vision of Art
CaixaForum’s latest exhibition exploring blur and visual imprecision
arts-culture
Fira Modernista 2026
Eixample slips back into the 19th and 20th centuries to celebrate modernisme
film
Mecal 2026
MECAL’s legendary open-air short film nights are back every week in Poblenou
arts-culture
The Last Days of Pompeii 2026
An immersive exhibition turning ancient history into an incredible spectacle
arts-culture
Kapwani Kiwanga
Fundació Joan Miró shows the work of artist Kapwani Kiwanga
arts-culture
Chez Matisse
CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse
food-drink
Tast a la Rambla 2026
A big, sociable open-air celebration of Barcelona’s food scene
film
Lost in Translation
Sofia Coppola's neon-lit early-2000s classic
music
Primavera Sound & A La Ciutat 2026
Barcelona’s biggest summer music festival - Primavera Sound 2026 - is back
arts-culture
Petit Mercat de Mercats
Barcelona’s love letter to its market culture
arts-culture
Món Llibre 2026
A big literary playground for children and families
film
Barcelona International Women's Film Festival 2026
A film festival built around feminist cinema and challenging stereotypes
food-drink
Vinàriament Barcelona
The second edition of this urban market dedicated to wine, music and food
film
Mostra FIRE!! Film Festival 2026
Barcelona’s landmark LGTBIQ+ film festival returns
film
Mostra FIRE!! Film Festival 2026
Barcelona’s landmark LGTBIQ+ film festival returns
music
Talents Jazz a La Pedrera
Talents Jazz returns to La Pedrera every Friday with new musicians
food-drink
La Primavera del Cava 2026
A great excuse to get out of the city and into wine country.
music
Debit (live A/V) 2026
Hypnotic, rhythm-heavy experimental electronics from the Mexican-American producer
film
Open-Air Cinema at the Palace 2026
El Palace’s Rooftop Garden transforms into the city’s best open-air screen
Saturday, May 30
fitness-wellness
Saturday Yoga for Queers
An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova
arts-culture
Brazilian Fest
Bringing Brazilian energy to Barcelona with live music, DJs, food, drink and more
arts-culture
Celine Kuklowsky is Bed Boy
Comedian Celine Kuklowsky is bringing Bed Boy to The Clubhouse
music
Oval: Swordes
Ethereal, hardware-only club music
Sunday, May 31
all
Aplec de la Trinitat Sitges 2026
Head to Sitges for one of its most atmospheric local traditions
fitness-wellness
Queens of the Pitch
A women’s football meet-up built around community
film
Paris is Burning
A landmark portrait of ballroom culture, identity and survival in 1980s NYC
film
Cinema Out of Place 2026
A film festival that turns warm evenings into open-air gatherings for queer cinema
Tuesday, Jun 2
fitness-wellness
Silence at Sea Meditation Sailing Experience
Silence at Sea combines meditation with a sailing experience
Wednesday, Jun 3
fitness-wellness
Seaside Stretching at the beach
Swap your usual workout for a stretch session by the sea
Places
food-drink
Cacho
Homemade food, great music, local beers and what they bill as “the best terrace of the @22 district.”
food-drink
El Sueno at Serras
El Sueño comes with views that remind us why we fell in love with Barcelona
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
Faire
Eating brunch at Faire, on Carrer Girona, means having a positive impact on the planet.
food-drink
Deep Pizza
Deep Pizza is proud to make Detroit-style pizza...
food-drink
Tope at The Hoxton
The kind of rooftop that serves up sunshine, skyline and, interestingly, tacos
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.
food-drink
Jaqueline
Mediterranean restaurant, jazz club, Japanese bar and clandestine cocktail bar in one
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 Chiringuito de Casa Bonay
A cosy open-air terrace with a laid-back, beach-bar spirit
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
Bar But
Market-fresh Mediterranean food is their game, but Asian influences assert themselves too.
style-design
Costuretas Social Club
This space is dedicated to the art of sewing.
food-drink
Desoriente
This vegan restaurant mixes world cuisines to leave diners disorientated
food-drink
Bocanariz
The newest wine bar in town, head to Bocanariz and indulge in some of the best wines of the region and abroad.
style-design
Panot
The legendary tiles of Barcelona's streets now have their own shop
food-drink
Chocolates Brescó
Catalan chocolate company with a history going back to the 18th century.
food-drink
Luzuria
Luzuria is about simple food made with passion.
fitness-wellness
Barcelona Martial Arts Academy
From self-defense to Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu and Combat Submission Wrestling.
fitness-wellness
CrossFit Eixample
Workouts combine weights with natural, functional movements performed at high intensity…
fitness-wellness
OnAir
Spain’s first aerial dance school.
food-drink
La Sureña Maremagnum
A little oasis of southern Spanish tapas and cheap beer.
food-drink
Lamun Cuina Thai
Sant Antoni’s newest addition to the thriving Thai restaurant scene.
food-drink
Rekons
Argentinian restaurant in Sant Antoni serving empanadas, tapas and more.
food-drink
Origo
Gràcia’s number one bakery serving up artisan sourdough breads and pastries
food-drink
Santamasa
Enjoy good food with a local feel at Santamasa in Sarrià.
fitness-wellness
Moloka’i SUP Center
Master the art of stand-up paddleboard…
fitness-wellness
Centre Cos
The center is devoted to helping balance the body, calm the mind and care for the spirit