Events

Joan Miró was a renowned Catalan painter, sculptor, and ceramicist, known for his distinct style that blends surrealism, abstract art, and a vibrant use of color. Born in Barcelona in 1893, Miró’s work often features whimsical and dreamlike elements, reflecting his fascination with the subconscious and his desire to challenge traditional artistic conventions. The Fundació Read More

There is an annual Jazz festival in Barcelona that lasts for weeks and months. There aren’t daily programs, but every week you can enjoy fantastic concerts with famous artists. The event attracts nearly 100,000 spectators, and it is a great opportunity to combine Barcelona sightseeing with fantastic music. The festival is sponsored by the beer Read More

The National Art Museum in Barcelona is hosting an exhibition to rediscover Eveli Torent, a lesser-known but fascinating painter and illustrator from Barcelona, born in 1876. Torent started his art career at Els 4 Gats, a hub for Catalan Modernisme, where he mingled with important figures like Picasso, who even did three charcoal portraits of Read More

When will the Christmas markets be arranged in Barcelona this year? Where are the biggest and most famous Christmas markets located? What should you buy if you decide to visit the Christmas markets in Barcelona? People come to big cities all across Europe to discover the amazing Christmas markets every single year. Many people have Read More

The carnival season is something you can experience in Barcelona as well! The festival starts on Fat Thursday which is 47 days before Palm Sunday and it lasts for 7 days, ending on Ash Wednesday. Throughout this period there are several processions throughout the city, masked dances, dress parties, and you will have plenty of Read More

Does it sound tempting to run a distance of 42.195km while enjoying the wondrous buildings of Barcelona? Why don’t you come to run the annual Barcelona marathon which will let you see sights and attractions such as Nou Camp, Sagrada Familia, famous beaches, Plaza Espana, and other famous attractions while your legs work hard to Read More

All big European cities with self-respect have their own Comic-Con festival. Barcelona doesn’t have an official Comic-Con festival, instead, they have a festival named Comic Barcelona. It is a marvellous festival and it attracts more than 100,000 visitors every single year. The event takes place in Fira de Barcelona Montjuic, extremely central in Barcelona and Read More

Barcelona Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the “Barcelona International Dragon Boat Festival,” is an annual sporting and cultural event held in Barcelona, Spain. A dragon boat is a long, narrow canoe-like boat, typically decorated with a dragon’s head and tail, that is paddled by a team of rowers to the beat of a drum. Read More

The Spanish Grand Prix is the highlight of the year for adrenaline junkies in Barcelona and Spain every year. It is arranged at Circuit de Barcelona outside the city, and it brings tens of thousands of visitors to the city each year. If you want to be there at the Spanish Grand Prix, make sure Read More

Primavera Sound Festival is a prominent music festival that takes place annually in Barcelona. It is known for its diversity as it includes indie rock, electronic, pop, hip-hop, and more. The festival has gained international recognition for its great selection of artists, including both upcoming hot-shots and people who are already worldwide stars. What makes Read More