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.
BCN Film Fest ~90 films + international guests Mix of mainstream + indie cinema Venues around central Barcelona. April 16–24
080 Barcelona Fashion High-profile fashion week with international designers. New waterfront location at Port Vell. Includes talks + industry events. April 14–17.
Sant Jordi Barcelona’s most romantic and photogenic day, when streets fill with book stalls and roses. 23 April.
Exhibitions
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.