Events in Barcelona

Cicle 'FilmoXica' aims to introduce children to quality cinema and the joy of watching films on the big screen.

Back Universe. An exhibition about the search for life in the cosmos, its history and how it has been represented in the arts. For thousands of years, we have been asking ourselves if there is life on other planets.

The Suite Music Festival showcases a diverse lineup of national and international artists.

Back Art. The exhibition marks 30 years of the museum revisiting the works of the collection and putting into dialogue new forms of being and acting in the world.

Back Home movies. An exhibition that analyses the reasons why we film ourselves and the evolution of technology, from the film camera to the mobile phone.

Back Science. An exhibition to reflect on time from the perspective of science, culture and the human condition.

‘Clik. Nou espai d’experimentació’ encourages children's curiosity to explore the world around them.

Banco Mediolanum Guitar BCN26 features 47 concerts with artists like Ludovico Einaudi and Amaral.

Festival Empremtes 2026 includes 39 concerts across 12 venues from January 11 to December 19.

Explore handmade products and original designs at Palo Market Fest, featuring a dedicated gastronomy area.

Saturday Classics combines contemporary art at MEAM with a concert experience.

Visit two nearby housing complexes that reflect different approaches to Barcelona's 1920s housing crisis.

Santa Mònica hosts free video screenings every Tuesday at 7 pm in the Sala Bar.

Back Cinema. The retrospective will feature live musical accompaniment at all screenings, with pieces composed and arranged by musicians such as Juan J. Ochoa, Jorge Gil Zulueta, and Mélodie Gimard.

Back Cinema. A fun cultural programme to enjoy the best films close to home for free. The Cinemes Verdi is celebrating its anniversary in 2026.

Barcelona will host over 1,500 architecture activities aimed at future-oriented goals and community involvement.

Back Art. An exploration of the artist's works based on their contexts and the ways they were exhibited. Continuing the inquiry that began in the exhibition Antoni Tàpies. The Imagination of the World , now the monographic project Antoni Tàpies.

Back Architecture. Printed entirely in 3D, the scale model is an interactive platform that allows users to analyse and explain the Barcelona of the past, present and future. Barcelona again has a scale model of the whole city and its metropolitan area.

Back History. The show goes beyond the strictly heritage perspective and full examines a much-needed memory and transparency policy with regard to our heritage. With the exhibition ‘ “Recovered from the Enemy”.

Back Family workshop. Discover how the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics changed the city and technology as well as who the key players were. The Barcelona Summer Olympics changed the city and its residents.

Enjoy attractions and shows for the whole family at Tibidabo Amusement Park's 125th season.

Barcelona's first exhibition dedicated to the Nabis art movement.

An exhibition showcasing the works of the Nabis artists, including Bonnard and Vuillard.

An outdoor family activity where participants explore the estate's garden and learn about plants.

Various locations in Barcelona will host events for Primavera Republicana 2026.

A multidisciplinary sound action series celebrating Tàpies at the Antoni Tàpies Foundation.

An exhibition exploring the essence of contemporary cities, presented as part of the World Capital of Architecture.

Back Art. The exhibition rereads the work of the artist starting from a structure that talks to us about his creative process and deliberately moves away from the traditional chronological or themed narrative. The exhibition Joan Miró.

Back Sculpture. The exhibition showcases the sculptor’s genius and reveals his inspiration in the art of ancient Rome.

An exhibition featuring the works of artist Àngel Jové.

An exhibition featuring the works of artist Àngel Jové.

Back Immersive experience. It offers a journey 2,000 years into the past through cutting-edge virtual reality technology, traditional exhibition spaces and historical objects, providing insight into the life, culture and power of the Romans.

Back Sound experiment. The initiative looks to train perception to broaden the understanding of the world, questioning the cultural and institutional boundaries of the gaze. The Museu Tàpies has launched the third edition of the cycle Following the Sun.

Back Culture. The site is commemorating the seventh centenary of its foundation with cultural and public engagement activities until 2027, bringing its history closer to the public.

An exhibition dedicated to the works of Henri Matisse.

An exhibition dedicated to the works of Henri Matisse.

An exploration of Matisse’s career and his impact on modern art.

Workshops 'Jugar amb els límits' explore Henri Matisse's cut-paper technique and his famous works.

A comprehensive retrospective of Jean-Luc Godard, a pivotal figure in cinema and contemporary visual art discussions.

Back Jazz. A six-month season featuring 40 live concerts across six historic venues in the city. From April to September 2026, Barcelona will host the 23rd edition of Festival MASiMAS .

Explore the evolution of Japanese animation from its origins to its current peak.

Back Family workshop. Practical and creative family activity using chocolate for artistic expression with the help of a cone and a mould.

A dance performance inviting audiences to rediscover friendship and curiosity through a child's perspective.

Back Theatre. The stage adaptation of the novel of the same name by Eva Baltasar, directed by Victoria Szpunberg and starring Maria Rodríguez Soto. Synopsis The pulse of life. The vertigo of disappearing.

A unique take on Hamlet featuring individuals with Down syndrome, questioning societal norms.

An exhibition featuring the works of artist Valérie Belin.

An exhibition featuring the works of artist Valérie Belin.

Back Theatre. A comedy where the characters play cat and mouse and social masks fall when people most want them to stay in their place.

El Mago Pop returns with a magical journey filled with surprises and emotions.

Terrats en Cultura offers a unique festival experience, starting from the moment you buy a ticket, with surprises at each performance location.

Turó Park will host a diverse cultural program featuring professional companies and local artists.

A family theater show with live music highlighting the importance of books and reading.

Back Comedy. The new one-woman show by Charlie Pee. Synopsis In this show, the artist shares with the audience the best ideas that come to her while she lies awake staring at the ceiling.

A series bringing Latin American theater closer to Catalonia.

Eros Ramazzotti returns to perform his 'Una Historia Importante' tour on May 3 at Palau Sant Jordi.

In 'Asesinato para dos', actors portray 13 characters while playing piano in a fun homage to suspense films.

The fight for affordable housing is a key issue in today's activism.

Photography exhibition tracing 144 years of the Sagrada Família’s construction alongside Barcelona’s transformation

Back Theatre. A dark, wild and fun game about democracy. Synopsis Rural England, 1759. Accused of a brutal crime, Sally Poppy is sentenced to death. But she says she’s pregnant and that could postpone her execution.

A play about a young writer aiming to challenge patriarchal power structures.

The festival honors photographer Carme Garcia Padrosa and focuses on the Gothic Quarter.

Back Architecture. Coinciding with the city’s role as the World Capital of Architecture, the exhibition presents the major transformations under way in Barcelona with a view to 2035. Barcelona 2035.

Theatre piece exploring Lluïsa Cunillé's universe directed by Albert Arribas.

In a small town, Enric is serious while Anna seeks freedom.

A performance featuring various artists reflecting on the 90s.

A bold reinterpretation of a classic myth.

Back Art. A selection of works that propose another vision through the incorporation of blurriness, the soft-focus effect, the unfinished work, and the indistinct image.

Back Cinema. A dissident, feminist and passionate film event that contributes to the recovery, expansion and reorganisation of the multiple histories of cinema made by women.

Back Art. This exhibition traces the evolution of ideals of beauty questioning the construction of aesthetic canons and reclaiming the bodies and kinds of beauty that are excluded from the norm.

Back Cinema. The cycle pays tribute to an essential author in contemporary film and her contribution to constructing a queer feminist genealogy.

Tapantoni Spring 2026 features 'Music for the Palate' with offerings from 36 bars and restaurants in Sant Antoni.

Back Architecture. A broad and thought-provoking journey through Catalan architecture, showcasing its richness, diversity, and historical continuity. The exhibition Seny i rauxa.

Back Illusionism. A show that defies logic and dazzles the senses. Step into a world of illusion and mystery with Inexplicable, a captivating journey through the incomprehensible, where reality dissolves in a whirlwind of surprise.

Stand-up comedy for those in their 30s and beyond, reflecting on life.

Sardana dance performances at the Cathedral on March 7, 8, and 14.

Join Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, in this family-friendly jungle adventure.

A humorous show addressing mental health issues seriously.

Back Theatre. The show explores physical and emotional escapes as a way to seek personal freedom in a world full of pressures and limitations. Synopsis A map. A journey through stories od escape.

Exhibition by Guillermo Lorca showcasing his “House of Sand” series in modern figurative art

Join the Festa Major de la Prosperitat organized by the local community association.

Explore the terraces of 58 hotels with free cultural and gastronomic activities during Barcelona Hotel Terrace Week.

Back Popular festivals. Days filled with activities, culture, music and fun to share with local residents. Taking place from 29 May to 7 June is the El Besòs i el Maresme Big Annual Festival .

Experience ten days of culture, music, sports, and activities at the Trinitat Vella local festival.

Outdoor film screenings across Gràcia, Ciutat Vella, and Nou as summer arrives.

The Fabra Observatory hosts 'Dinner with Stars' in summer, combining scientific outreach with astronomical observation and a gourmet dining experience.

The Barcelona Night Tour Bus returns for summer nights, offering a unique experience for the fifteenth year.

Inauguration of the exhibition 'El Putxet sona' on June 1.

Visit exhibitions celebrating Marilyn Monroe and digital artist David Ribet's cinema-related work.

Explore the exhibition on the role of giants in the Corpus celebration at the Museu Diocesà de Barcelona.

German soprano Julia Kleiter and pianist Julius Drake present an evening of profound and sensitive lied.

A renowned music festival featuring a diverse lineup of international and local artists.

Annual large music festival combining international and local artists

A musical comedy featuring over 30 popular Catalan rock songs, blending humor and emotion.

Festival celebrating fire-based gastronomy with international grill masters, live cooking, concerts and artisanal market

Music festival featuring a wide range of artists and genres.

Summer festival of concerts in nature and heritage setting

New format concert cycle bringing artists across pop, rock & folk to a historic outdoor venue

Annual summer festival of theatre, dance, circus and concerts with local and international artists