What’s on in Barcelona

A cycle combining contemporary figurative art at the MEAM with live classical music performances.

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 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.

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

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

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.

The Tibitour begins at the Funicular's Lower Station, offering insights into the history of Tibidabo and the park.

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.

Back History and architecture. Visit the most spectacular corners of the site to understand its construction and round the tour off with an aperitif.

An activity encouraging curiosity and exploration in children.

The Barcelona Jazz Festival is renowned for balancing established artists with new talent.

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

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

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.

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 Photography. This photography exhibition presents a selection of images included in the book Espais esportius que han fet història a Barcelona.

Back Astronomy. A fulldome projection showcasing the magnificence and spectacle of eclipses. Have you ever seen a total solar eclipse? At these events, crowds of people gather beneath the fleeting shadow cast by the Moon along a 200-km-wide path.

Watch the sunset from the rooftop of Barcelona’s iconic La Pedrera.

A guided tour focusing on the connection between Verdaguer's poetry and Gaudí's architecture, currently limited to Torre Bellesguard.

A humorous exploration of aging and what it means to grow older.

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'Noche de chicas' is an adult show featuring humor and themes not suitable for those under 16.

A comedic play about a young student, Berta, who is pregnant and struggles to tell her boyfriend, Manel.

The Palau del Marquès d'Alfarràs opens its doors to the public, offering free visits to this historic site with over a thousand years of history in Horta's Labyrinth Park.

A comedic twist on a familiar story, featuring a clumsy skunk and a less vain protagonist.

Guided visit to Palauet Casades, the current headquarters of the Illustrious College of Lawyers of Barcelona.

The show 'Corta el Cable Rojo' continues to be a hit in Barcelona after successful runs in Madrid.

A family-friendly theatrical adventure where two sisters embark on a journey across a storybook ocean.

A series of family-friendly performances including theater, puppetry, clown acts, and concerts of various musical styles.

An exploration of the impact of the 1992 Olympics on Barcelona and its residents.

Classical music program at the Royal Academy includes blindfolded jazz and baroque music sessions in February.

A family lunch filled with comedy and drama, marked by lively dialogue and contemporary perspectives.

A couple nearing retirement moves to a small town to open an organic bakery, embracing a new chapter in their lives.

Quim Masferrer explores the concept of mortality in an intimate performance, reflecting on how we live our lives.

Quim Masferrer explores the concept of time and life in a monologue that invites personal reflection.

Back Theatre. A show where your life becomes a hilarious, one-of-a-kind film. Synopsis “Tell us a little about your life… and we’ll turn it into a film”.

A humorous show addressing mental health issues with sincerity.

A series of lectures featuring philosopher Rob Riemen, sociologist Gisèle Sapiro, and political scientist Nanzanin Armanian.

The 34th Mostra Internacional de Films de Dones de Barcelona showcases feminist and dissident cinema, promoting recovery and expansion of women's film.

This film cycle focuses on migration, highlighting cinema's role as a mirror for society and a platform for intergenerational dialogue.

A musical journey for families exploring the origins of gifts from the Tooth Fairy.

In 'Asesinato para dos', Dídac Flores and Mikel Herzog Jr portray thirteen characters while playing piano, paying tribute to classic suspense films.

A theatrical piece inspired by real events, emphasizing play and experimentation.

A performance exploring the power of collaboration and the nostalgia of past experiences.

The play features a range of characters grappling with political commitment, betrayal, guilt, and silence.

'Gaudí Code: The Untold Experience' offers an immersive look at Gaudí's unrealized architectural visions.

Lolita Flores stars in a show based on 'La Casa de Bernarda Alba,' focusing on themes of death and prayer.

Back Contemporary art. A selection of works that confront the history of art and tradition and activate shared memory.

Back Musical. A song for resistance and celebrating difference. Synopsis Kai and Ària are brothers and artists. Their musical project is about to take off, but just before the festival that could change it all, Kai disappears.

A close-up magic show that brings the art of illusion just inches from the audience.

A magical bookstore show where the owner preserves stories for future generations.

A musical celebrating resistance and diversity, featuring siblings Kai and Ària as artists.

The history walks in Sants expand to new routes, connecting different neighborhoods in Sants-Montjuïc.

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

Back Comedy. The journey in the first person, from the point the actor is tasked with giving a funeral speech through to when the day arrives. Synopsis Roger is tasked with a funeral speech he clearly doesn’t want to do and will obviously end up doing.

The 32nd Mostra Internacional de Films de Dones de Barcelona features a program centered on cartographies.

A classical music festival devoted to lieder (German art songs), pairing recitals by established artists with activities in venues across the city.

This visit provides insights into the historical context of Ciutadella Park and the current scientific and urban project transforming the area.

Back Cinema. A look at the American director's distinctive and complex filmography, featuring stand-out titles such as ‘Punch-Drunk Love’ and ‘Inherent Vice’.

A tour to explore and appreciate La Rambla.

A series of free classical music concerts in Horta-Guinardó from October to December.

Guided tour of Palau Baró de Quadras, a modernist gem located between La Pedrera and Casa de les Punxes in Barcelona.

During Halloween, Tibidabo Amusement Park will host a special program featuring horror and illusion performances.

Back Halloween. A special programme with new shows starring the most terrifying characters at Tibidabo. Coinciding with the arrival of autumn, Tibidabo Amusement Park is launching new shows starring its most terrifying characters.

A musical adaptation of the classic tale where Mowgli, raised by wolves, navigates life in the jungle.

Back Cinema. A space that explores the challenges of housing and construction from multiple perspectives. From 5 October to 30 November, the Texas Cinema is hosting the ARTEC Series : Cineforum on Housing .

The XIX Festival de Cinema Indígena de Barcelona runs from October 5 to 16, 2026, focusing on themes of borders.

'Bons i dolents' revolves around two couples facing debts, friendship, and unexpected children during a dinner.

Back Cinema. The programme aims to show the character of the film club movement as a living space for thought, dialogue and community, a place to get together and get closer to Catalan and international film clubs.

A dinner between two couples reveals personal crises and the complexities of friendship.

The 8th Festival of Contemporary Arts and Thought features a diverse program at various venues.

Since 2015, this program, in collaboration with Casa Amèrica Catalunya, focuses on feminist cinema from Latin America.

A fantasy and horror film festival held every October in Sitges, just outside Barcelona.

A weekend circuit of markets offering a variety of second-hand and vintage clothing and items for browsing.

This family musical presents a modern retelling of the classic tale of the three little pigs with live music.

Back Theatre. An impossible love, confusion and dangerous ambitions enveloped in magic. Legend has it that many years ago a prince at a palace left his parents, the king and queen.

In 'The Witches' Secret', two witches seek to uncover why the sun has stopped rising, plunging their world into darkness.

'Nacido al Revés' is an absurd and surreal comedy by Gabriel Córdoba, discussing the true meaning of success.

'Coral romput' is a recital exploring a poet's reflections on life and the impact of his daughter's death.

The Munt de Mots Oral Storytelling Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary with a diverse program from October 14 to 26.

Back Society and culture. The event brings together leading figures from different disciplines, including writer Alessandro Baricco, theatre director and playwright Angelica Liddell and former footballer and activist Lilian Thuram, among others.

The Festival de Cinema Jueu de Barcelona 2026 takes place at the Filmoteca de Catalunya, organized by the Associació de Cinema Jueu.

A meeting reflecting on two centuries of economic and demographic growth, resource exploitation, and social order.

Barcelona Design Week is an annual event focused on design and creativity, established in 2006 by the Barcelona Design Center.

The Barcelona International Boat Show expands its offerings to include larger vessels and new activities for diverse audiences.

Screening of 'El diablo sobre ruedas' (1971) by Steven Spielberg, followed by a discussion with film journalist Pere Vall.

The Saló Nàutic Internacional de Barcelona is Spain's largest maritime leisure exhibition, featuring yacht displays and activities.

A series of ten discussions at community centers in Barcelona, analyzing contemporary issues.

A festival focused on sound art, featuring concerts, installations, and innovative listening experiences.

A floral tribute to President Lluís Companys on the 84th anniversary of his execution.

The Centre Cívic Ateneu Fort Pienc hosts 'Cinestèsies', blending cinema with critical thought and reflection.

The 31st edition of the Ciutat Flamenco festival, dedicated to flamenco guitar, runs from October 17 to 27.

The 38th edition of the International City of Barcelona Polo Trophy will take place at the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona with some modifications.

A chance to find rare and out-of-print books at the 75th Second-hand Antiquarian and Modern Book Fair on Passeig de Gràcia.

Theatre performance 'L'esquerda' follows a 50-year-old woman who suddenly regains memories of past abuse.

Literary tour led by Maria Nunes, highlighting Mercè Rodoreda's childhood spaces in Sant Gervasi and their influence on her works.

The 15th Solidarity Economy Festival of Catalonia includes music, markets, workshops, games, and food options.

Sants Tradicat showcases autumn commerce alongside Catalan crafts and gastronomy on Carrer de Sants.

Irene Minovas, an actress and comedian, is known for her unique voice in absurd and observational humor.

A weekend drawing festival where participants can follow the guidance of renowned artists and illustrators.

The cosplay parade at Sant Antoni Market will take place on Sunday at noon, featuring new elements in the Sant Antoni Wars.

Explore the history of chocolate in the 1700s and learn about new products and trends in this engaging workshop.

The 47th Cros Popular de Sants fun run features a 10-kilometre course starting on Carrer de Sants and finishing on Rambla de Brasil.

The 57th Sardanistic Gathering features performances by cobles Principal de la Bisbal, Principal del Llobregat, and Montgrins.

A multicultural event celebrating diversity in Barcelona, featuring various activities to showcase and enjoy the city's cultural richness.

Piano concert featuring Tchaikovsky's work, performed by Yulianna Avdeeva, Gabriel Bebeselea, and the Franz Schubert Philharmonia.

A tribute concert to Guillermina Motta features intimate performances by Jordi Vidal as the character Guillermotta.

080 Barcelona Fashion Week serves as a key fashion platform in Southern Europe, supported by the Catalan government.

Concert with Thomas Quasthoff narrating, accompanied by the Amatis Trio, focusing on music during wartime.

A lively and humorous adaptation of Pedro Muñoz Seca's classic, satirizing romantic tragedies in Spanish theatre.

Òrbita Film Fest explores the connections between science and cinema as ways to observe and interpret the world.

The 7th 'Dona Crea - Crea Mujer' festival amplifies women's voices in the performing arts, connecting local and migrant stories.

Bizbarcelona provides resources and tools for businesses and freelancers to find solutions for growth.

The Job Fair, organized by Barcelona Activa, features participation from major entities in the employment ecosystem.