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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
Sunday, May 10
arts-culture
We Are 17
More than 300 young people explore what it means to be seventeen today
style-design
Handmade Festival 2026
A celebration of craft culture, bringing together artisans and makers in one place
food-drink
La Primavera del Cava 2026
A great excuse to get out of the city and into wine country.
style-design
International Roses Competition
One of the city’s prettiest spring traditions held at Parc de Cervantes
fitness-wellness
Queens of the Pitch
A women’s football meet-up built around community
film
DocsBarcelona 2026
DocsBarcelona returns as one of the city’s most interesting film festivals
Monday, May 11
arts-culture
Fira de Sant Ponç
One of Barcelona’s oldest and most traditional street fairs returns
film
The German People
Marcin Wierzchowski's documentary about the aftermath of a massacre
music
glamer: Organ Tapes + Gal:la
Intimate electronics from London and Barcelona
Tuesday, May 12
arts-culture
Kapwani Kiwanga
Fundació Joan Miró shows the work of artist Kapwani Kiwanga
fitness-wellness
Silence at Sea Meditation Sailing Experience
Silence at Sea combines meditation with a sailing experience
music
Marcos Valle
Marcos Valle arrives as one of the great architects of modern Brazilian music
Wednesday, May 13
film
In the Mood for Love
Wong Kar-wai's richly atmospheric romantic drama
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
film
Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpios
A gripping documentary about Congolese independence and its aftermath
Saturday, May 16
fitness-wellness
Saturday Yoga for Queers
An outdoor community yoga meetup, hosted by Dilber Nurdinova
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
Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme
An exhibition led by two Palestinian artists featuring songs, poetry, installations and more
arts-culture
Rodoreda, a Forest
The CCCB explores the imaginative world of author Mercè Rodoreda
arts-culture
Joaquim Gomis Transatlantic
An exhibition on the photography of Catalan photographer, Joaquim Gomis
arts-culture
Anna Moreno. The Third Twist
MACBA welcomes a new exhibition on the work of Anna Moreno
arts-culture
Like a Dance of Starlings
Reflecting on MACBA’s 30-year journey through a metaphor of starling murmuration
arts-culture
Sergio Larrain. El vagabundo de Valparaíso
An exhibition on one of Latin America’s most famous street photographers
Places
food-drink
Casa Amàlia
Individual paellas – rare in Barcelona – made from Mercat de la Concepció produce at this Eixample classic since 1950.
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
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
El Chiringuito de Casa Bonay
A cosy open-air terrace with a laid-back, beach-bar spirit
food-drink
Rooftops at Yurbban
A pair of stylish open-air spots to choose from each with a laid-back Yurbban feel
food-drink
Soho House Barcelona
Soho House mixes old Barcelona bones with the brand’s signature cool aesthetic
fitness-wellness
Ajo Bike
The small shop provides a variety services including repair, sales and rental…
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
Cacho
Homemade food, great music, local beers and what they bill as “the best terrace of the @22 district.”
food-drink
Can Luc
Artisanal European cheeses as well as quality crackers, jams, mustards and more.
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.
fitness-wellness
CrossFit Eixample
Workouts combine weights with natural, functional movements performed at high intensity…
fitness-wellness
Moloka’i SUP Center
Master the art of stand-up paddleboard…
food-drink
Origo
Gràcia’s number one bakery serving up artisan sourdough breads and pastries
fitness-wellness
Centre Cos
The center is devoted to helping balance the body, calm the mind and care for the spirit
fitness-wellness
OnAir
Spain’s first aerial dance school.
food-drink
Taquerías Tamarindo
Serving up some of the city’s best tacos.
music
Cutoff Pro Audio
A reference shop for all things music-production related…
style-design
Madame Melon
An ethical and sustainable fashion and accessories boutique in Barri Gòtic
food-drink
Santamasa
Enjoy good food with a local feel at Santamasa in Sarrià.
food-drink
Bangkok Café
This tiny Thai restaurant is as authentic as it gets.
arts-culture
Antifaz Comics
Comics as well as graphic novels, fantasy and horror fiction, DVDs and toys.
food-drink
Carrot Cafe
This eatery crafts American-style sandwiches.
food-drink
Jansana Gluten Free Bakery
These baked works of art are every bit as delicious as they look.
food-drink
Sil’s Cakes
Enough to satisfy the most passionate cake lover or seriously homesick American.
food-drink
Biocenter
This is one of the city’s first vegetarian restaurants and a pioneer in sustainability.