Our guide lists the best things to do including cultural events, concerts, exhibitions and more…
Festivals
Festival Mil·lenni Music festival in the most emblematic halls of Barcelona, 26th Edition.
Black Music Festival With 21 editions behind it, the Black Music Festival is a festival that was a pioneer in the Spanish state in grouping the music of Afro-American roots in a thematic cycle.
D’A Film Festival held annually in the springtime, showcases contemporary indie and auteur cinema from both local and international filmmakers, highlighting emerging talents and established directors. 30 March – 2 April.
The 70th Maria Canals International Music Competition, a prestigious piano contest offering over €80,000 in prizes, will take place from March 23 to April 3, 2025, at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, featuring young pianists aged 17-29 from around the world competing in multiple rounds.
Barcelona International Comic Fair 2025 The 43rd Barcelona International Comic Fair, held from April 4 to 6, 2025, at Fira Barcelona Montjuïc, will feature exhibitions, workshops, and renowned international guests, including Chris Ware, Jaime Hernández, and Kate Beaton.
Exhibitions
AMAZÔNIA by Sebastião Salgado at Las Reales Atarazanas, running until April 20, 2025.
Picasso Museum: From Montmartre to Montparnasse. Catalan artists in Paris (1889-1914) explores the creative migration of Catalan artists to Paris. Until March 30.
Amazons The Ancestral Future at CCCB
Amazons The Ancestral Future This exhibition takes us into the immense natural and cultural richness of the territory, cities and indigenous communities of the Amazon to discover the art, the thinking and the huge ecological impact of a region that is central for the future of the planet. Until 4th May 2025.
Goya Universe. Between Light and Darkness at Casa Amatller at Centre d’Art Amatller. An immersive experience offering a deep dive into the life and art of Francisco Goya, one of history’s most renowned painters. Until April 30.
Pleas of Resistance at MACBA
The exhibition Pleas of Resistance traverses more than twenty-five years of practice by the artist Carlos Motta, who consistently engages with the body and sexual dissidence as a terrain of experimentation and political contestation. Until 26 October at MACBA.
Fernando Botero at Palau Martorell
Fernando Botero: A Universal Master (February 14 – July 20). The Palau Martorell hosts the largest exhibition of Fernando Botero’s work ever held in Spain, featuring over 110 pieces including paintings, sculptures, and drawings. This retrospective showcases Botero’s iconic voluminous figures and includes previously unseen works like his version of “Las Meninas”.
IDEAL Centre d’Arts Digitals: Jules Verne 200
IDEAL Centre d’Arts Digitals: Jules Verne 200 until April 27, 2025. A digital and immersive journey into Jules Verne’s visionary world.
Francisco de Zurbarán at MNAC
Zurbarán (super) Natural This retrospective showcases the works of Spanish Baroque master Francisco de Zurbarán, highlighting his exceptional ability to depict light and texture in religious and everyday scenes. Until June 29, 2025 at MNAC.
SUR PLAY (Surrealism) at Museum Nou. This inaugural exhibition at the newly opened Museum Nou explores surrealism through a playful lens, combining classical surrealist art with contemporary interpretations.
Music and Performance
Vocal Core Presents: Hope and Harmony – A Fundraiser for Esperança Get ready for a night of unforgettable music and giving back at Vocal Core’s third ‘Hope and Harmony’ Fundraiser for Esperança on 2 April 2025 at Sala Bikini Barcelona.
Barcelona Guitar Trio & Flamenco Dance at Real Círculo Artístico.
Luis de Arquer: Solo Piano in Barcelona at El Teatre més Petit del Món.
‘Corteo’ by Cirque du Soleil at Palau Sant Jordi. A spectacular Cirque du Soleil production touring the globe. March 27 to April 6, 2025.
Sporting Events
Volta Ciclista a Catalunya A top-level cycling race on the UCI World Tour, with various stages across Catalonia, ending in Barcelona. March 24-30.
Business and Networking Events
Barcelona Tech Job Fair Spring 2025 April 3, 2025 at Hotel ILUNION Barcelona. This event is worth noting for those looking to expand their tech career opportunities.
Barcelona Entrepreneurs and Startups Meetup Every Friday at ICON BCN.