Gaudi’s Pedrera: The Origins
The legendary Casa Mila (aka La Pedrera) opens its doors at night, throughout 2024, to any curious traveller who wants to experience this iconic mansion in a new way. Gaudi's Pedrera: The Origins is a startling, kaleidoscopic audiovisual show, which […]
Nightly Flamenco Shows for 2024
Easily one of the best places to catch a flamenco show in Barcelona, Tablao Cordobes is an atmospheric and intimate concert venue at the very heart of Barcelona's flamenco scene, run since 1970 by a family of flamenco artists. Open […]
The World of Banksy in Barcelona
After its huge success in Paris, The World of Banksy arrives in Barcelona, bringing with it over 100 of the political vandal's thought-provoking works. The identity of the world's most famous street artist may forever be shrouded in mystery, but […]
Magic Nights at Casa Batllo 2024
Sure you could be like all the other sheep and buy tickets for Casa Batllo by day, but sometimes it pays to stray from the flock... and this is one of those times. Magic Nights are a series of romantic […]
Primavera Sound Festival 2024
A clarion call for the start of summer, Primavera Sound is much anticipated by locals and international music-lovers alike. We're written extensively about the festival many times on this website, so if you've never been take a look at this […]
The Night of Sant Joan 2024
Celebrate the summer solstice in Barcelona during the Nit de Sant Joan, aka the longest night of the year (...well technically the shortest night, and the longest day!). Often called the Fiesta de San Juan by Spanish speakers, this is […]
Sala Montjuic Film Festival
Has it really been 21 years that this wonderful fiesta of film has lighted up the lives of Barcelona residents? The formula is simple and sumptuous. You bring a picnic and a chilled bottle of Cava, the festival organisers throw […]
Festa Major de Gracia 2024
The highlight of the year for many locals (except those that actually live in Gracia... who tend to go on vacation to escape the incessant noise!), this is the most famous of Barcelona's festes majors, the district street festivals that […]
America’s Cup 2024
Sailing fans are in for a treat this summer and autumn as the world's longest running international sporting competition comes to Barcelona! Yep, the America's Cup was first contested back in 1851 between the New York Yacht Club's America and […]
Festa Major de Sants 2024
After the much-fêted Festa Major de Gracia, the Sants district festival is probably the most fun to visit for foreigners looking to get into the Barcelona summer groove. Many of the streets will be dressed up with kitsch but fun […]
La Mercè 2024
Europe's biggest street party (or so we're told!), La Mercè is essentially a city-wide festa major, as Barcelona becomes a stage for all manner of fun activities such as concerts, parades, street theatre, workshops, wine tasting, book fairs, as well […]
Halloween Events for 2024
Let's take a look at all the spooky goings on for Halloween 2024, from traditional customs and options for entertaining kids, to crazy boat parties and fancy dress club nights... La Castanyada Historically, Catalans celebrate All Saints' Day (1st November) […]
FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
The two eternal rivals meet this season on 27th October 2024 in Madrid, as well as on the 11th May 2025 in Barcelona, as they contest La Liga. As always, these match ups are more than just a game, so […]
A Winter Night at Casa Batllo
After the success of 'A WINTER NIGHT' experience last year, the chance to visit the Casa Batllo at night returns for winter 2024/25! Featuring bold new projections, music and night façade lighting... strap yourself in for a unique nocturnal Barcelona […]
Thanksgiving 2024
No need to feel homesick on this Thanksgiving, there's a sizeable community of American expats and students who will want to mark the 28th November with a feast the size of New England. Search around and you should find that […]
Barcelona Christmas 2024
As in much of the rest of the world, there's a minor festival taking place on the 25th December celebrating the coming of the world's most famous carpenter. (Not Karen, in case you were wondering). Despite the often balmy weather, […]
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