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.
Sant Jordi Barcelona’s most romantic and photogenic day, when streets fill with book stalls and roses. 23 April 2026.
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.
César Malet: Self-Portrait. Irony, Aesthetics and Passion at Arxiu Fotogràfic until May 24, 2026.
Sport
45th Zurich Barcelona Marathon Major city-wide marathon attracting international runners. March 16.
Volta a Catalunya (Final Stage in Barcelona) One of cycling’s major stage races finishes with a dramatic final stage around Montjuïc, attracting top international riders. 23–29 March 2026.