Our guide lists the best things to do including cultural events, concerts, exhibitions and more…
Festivals
Sant Joan (Summer Solstice) Huge beachside bonfires, fireworks, music, and late-night celebration across the city. June 23.
Pride Barcelona Celebrate LGBTQ+ pride with parades, concerts, and cultural activities throughout the city. June 28–July 19.
33rd Mostra Internacional Films de Dones de Barcelona International women’s film festival. May 22–June 20.
Festival Grec Barcelona’s premier performing arts festival, showcasing theater, dance, and music. June 26–August 4.
Sala Montjuïc Watch classic and contemporary films under the stars in a historic setting. June 27-August 6.
Festival Cruïlla Fifteenth edition headlined by Love of Lesbian, Alanis Morissette, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Ben Harper, St. Vincent, The Sex Pistols & more. July 9–12 at Parc del Fòrum.
Alma Festival Brings together top international and local artists for a series of open-air concerts. 26 June–21 July.
Exhibitions
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: A Universal Master 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”. Until July 20.
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.
Titanic: An Immersive Voyage Discover the extraordinary story of the Titanic in a new light. Until September 28.
Goya’s Universe: Between Light and Darkness An immersive digital exhibition at Casa Amatller. Until June 30.
Sergi Aguilar. Counterpoint at La Virreina Centre de la Imatge Sergi Aguilar’s photographic and audiovisual work, exploring themes like emptiness, landscape, and presence. From May 31.
Business and Networking Events
The Barcelona AI Conference 2025 AI and tech networking. June 26.