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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
miniguide
The best things to do in Barcelona, curated by locals. Events, restaurants, nightlife and the spots worth knowing – updated weekly.
Events
Monday, Jul 6
arts-culture
Light Filtered Through the Cracks
MACBA’s exhibition looks back to when video became a tool for political intervention
arts-culture
Grec Festival de Barcelona 2026
Grec Festival returns as Barcelona’s great summer celebration of performing arts
music
Les Nits de Barcelona 2026
Turning the gardens of the Palau de Pedralbes into the most elegant summer stage
music
Ghost-Note
Ghost-Note lands at MASiMAS Festival with groove in abundance
music
Conociendo Rusia
Conociendo Rusia brings a dose of Argentine pop-rock romance to Sala Apolo
film
Cineclub 113
A film to get you in the mood, then a DJ set to carry the feeling into the night
music
BACHcelona Festival 2026
Bringing Johann Sebastian Bach into dialogue with performances across the city
music
BARTS Festival
Bringing the spirit of one of Barcelona’s biggest venues into a new festival format
film
Sala Montjuic 2026
Open-air cinema, live music and picnics under the starry night sky
music
Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson brings his Texaphonic 2026 Tour to Razzmatazz
Tuesday, Jul 7
fitness-wellness
80's Step Dance
A rooftop workout with leg warmers energy and some high-intensity cardio.
arts-culture
Minor White
An exhibition on one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American photography
arts-culture
Joaquín Tusquets de Cabirol. Eloquent Form
An exhibition on the work of the Catalan photographer whose images capture postwar life
arts-culture
Patrim’25: Look in Silence. That Blues Look
A snapshot of emerging artistic talent from the Universitat de Barcelona’s Faculty of Fine Art
arts-culture
“Small, Middle and Big” Family Space
A family space for children to play, rest, read, draw and imagine together
film
Fury 2026
Fritz Lang's searing first American film
Wednesday, Jul 8
music
Cruilla Festival 2026
Cruïlla Festival 2026 returns with its usual alternative spirit
film
When Harry Met Sally
Rob Reiner's timeless romantic comedy
Saturday, Jul 11
fitness-wellness
Outdoor Fitness Workout
An energising group-training session at Barcelona’s seafront
fitness-wellness
Social Hike + Sunset in Montjuïc
A gentle outdoor plan for anyone who wants to move and meet new people
Sunday, Jul 12
arts-culture
Joaquim Gomis Transatlantic
An exhibition on the photography of Catalan photographer, Joaquim Gomis
Ongoing
arts-culture
Out of Focus, another Vision of Art
CaixaForum’s latest exhibition exploring blur and visual imprecision
arts-culture
The Last Days of Pompeii 2026
An immersive exhibition turning ancient history into an incredible spectacle
arts-culture
Chez Matisse
CaixaForum's deep dive into Henri Matisse
arts-culture
Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme
An exhibition led by two Palestinian artists featuring songs, poetry, installations and more
arts-culture
Like a Dance of Starlings
Reflecting on MACBA’s 30-year journey through a metaphor of starling murmuration
arts-culture
Anna Moreno. The Third Twist
MACBA welcomes a new exhibition on the work of Anna Moreno
film
Open-Air Cinema at the Palace 2026
El Palace’s Rooftop Garden transforms into the city’s best open-air screen
arts-culture
The Cult of Beauty
The CCCB’s latest exhibition delves into one of the most loaded ideas in culture
Places
food-drink
Rooftops at Yurbban
A pair of stylish open-air spots to choose from each with a laid-back Yurbban feel
fitness-wellness
Ajo Bike
The small shop provides a variety services including repair, sales and rental…
food-drink
Deep Pizza
Deep Pizza is proud to make Detroit-style pizza...
food-drink
Casa Amàlia
Individual paellas – rare in Barcelona – made from Mercat de la Concepció produce at this Eixample classic since 1950.
food-drink
El Chiringuito de Casa Bonay
A cosy open-air terrace with a laid-back, beach-bar spirit
food-drink
Soho House Barcelona
Soho House mixes old Barcelona bones with the brand’s signature cool aesthetic
food-drink
Jaqueline
Mediterranean restaurant, jazz club, Japanese bar and clandestine cocktail bar in one
food-drink
Cacho
Homemade food, great music, local beers and what they bill as “the best terrace of the @22 district.”
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.
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
El Sueno at Serras
El Sueño comes with views that remind us why we fell in love with Barcelona
food-drink
Faire
Eating brunch at Faire, on Carrer Girona, means having a positive impact on the planet.
fitness-wellness
Mar Cochs Cosmética
A beauty store offering a range of natural cosmetics, beauty treatments and consultations.
food-drink
Buenos Aires
A highly ranked Argentinean steakhouse…
music
Discos Paradiso
Pick up books, clothing and instruments alongside the eclectic record selection.
food-drink
Àmbar
A specialty bar built on tasting one coffee across different extraction methods – Jaleo beans, guest roasters and a warm, unsnobby welcome.
fitness-wellness
The Beautery
A chic salon in the Eixample offering a range of relaxing beauty treatments
food-drink
Bloome by Sasha
A new edition to the city’s hip and healthy coffee scene
food-drink
Acai & Me
Açaí&Me specialises in the 3 B’s: breakfast, brunch and bowls
fitness-wellness
El Ciclo
Rent a bike, take a tour or buy second-hand.
music
Cutoff Pro Audio
A reference shop for all things music-production related…
food-drink
Koku Kitchen
A purposefully unflashy little ramen place hidden down a tatty side street…
food-drink
Gallo Santo
Spain’s first fully plant-based Mexican eatery
food-drink
Vegetalia Born
The manufacturer of organic vegetarian products also has several restaurants.
arts-culture
Antifaz Comics
Comics as well as graphic novels, fantasy and horror fiction, DVDs and toys.
arts-culture
El Call
Visit Europe's oldest synagogue.
food-drink
Fat Veggies
Vegan restaurant Fat Veggies serves up barbeque and smoked vegetables
food-drink
Sil’s Cakes
Enough to satisfy the most passionate cake lover or seriously homesick American.
food-drink
Santa Gula
Catalan bistró serving up innovative, exquisite small dishes.
food-drink
Noru Bar
The unassuming Poblenou ramen restaurant taking the city by storm