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 17th to mid-September.
Feria de Abril de Catalunya Huge Andalusian-style fair at Parc del Fòrum. Flamenco, food stalls, live music, carnival vibes. April 24th to May 3rd.
DocsBarcelona Film Festival International documentary film festival. Screenings + talks across the city. May 7th to 17th.
Night of the Museums Museums open free late into the night. One of the best cultural nights of the year. May 16th.
Exhibitions
César Malet: Self-Portrait. Irony, Aesthetics and Passion at Arxiu Fotogràfic until May 24, 2026.
Rodoreda, a Forest at CCCB. The exhibition delves into the imaginary of the Catalan writer Mercè Rodoreda by focusing on the radicality of her literature. 5 December 2025 – 25 May 2026.
The Sand House at MEAM. A major solo exhibition by Guillermo Lorca spanning a decade of the artist’s work. 28 May to 27 September 2026.