Our guide lists the best things to do including cultural events, concerts, exhibitions and more…
Festivals
Guitar BCN Festival A long-running music festival featuring guitar concerts spanning genres from flamenco and jazz to rock and acoustic. Many performances take place in iconic venues across the city. January 17 to mid-September.
Cruïlla Hivern Festival A multi-venue music festival featuring Suede, Quimi Portet, Sidonie, and more. January 18 to March 25.
Carnaval / Carnival Barcelona Classic pre-Lent celebrations with street parades, costumes, parties, and neighborhood activities throughout the city. February 12 to 18.
Festa de Sant Medir Lively festival in Gràcia with sweets thrown from horse-drawn carts and neighborhood processions. March 3.
Exhibitions
En el Mar de Sorolla at Palau Martorell invites visitors to step into the radiant blues, sunlit beaches, and shimmering waters that defined Joaquín Sorolla’s Mediterranean vision. December 5 to April 6.
Project a Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica at MACBA. A large-scale presentation of over 350 works from around 100 artists exploring the culture and art of the African diaspora. November 6 2025 to April 6 2026.
Voices from the Pacific: Innovation and Tradition at CaixaForum Barcelona. An exploration of Pacific island cultures—from New Guinea to Hawaii—looking at both tradition and innovation. November 7 2025 to 15 February 2026.
Art (D)éco 1925 | 2025 Design, Mirroring Decorative Arts at Disseny Hub Barcelona. A design-focused exhibition tracing the legacy of Art Déco from 1925 to the present. November 7 2025 to 15 February 2026.
César Malet: Self-Portrait. Irony, Aesthetics and Passion at Arxiu Fotogràfic until May 24, 2026.
Conferences
Mobile World Congress (MWC) Huge global tech event with exhibitions and talks. March 2–5.
Sport
45th Zurich Barcelona Marathon Major city-wide marathon attracting international runners. March 16.
Rally Barcelona-Sitges Classic vintage car rally from Barcelona to Sitges. February 28 to March 2.