Carlos Ruiz Zafón, best-selling author of Barcelona historical fiction novels, dies at 55
The Shadow of the Wind sold millions of copies and established him as Catalonia’s most popular novelist worldwide
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Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Delayed Sant Jordi on July 23: authors signing books by appointment
Stalls will be reduced to a fourth in Barcelona and will be allowed to open until midnight
Canceled, delayed, no info: Catalonia’s summer music festivals
The coronavirus crisis is putting plans for mass gatherings on hold for many of Europe’s biggest festivals
Actor Rosa Maria Sardà passes away at 78
She was well known for her appearances in cinema, theater, and television, and won two Goya awards
Grec performing arts festival aims for year-round schedule
108 works line up for Barcelona’s celebration of the theatrical arts
Primavera Sound launches summer programme of night concerts
More new acts announced for 2021’s edition of Barcelona’s biggest music festival
Belgian court to decide on extradition appeal of Valtònyc in September
EU Court previously sided with rapper accused of glorifying terrorism and insulting Spanish crown
The story of 'La Flaca' and Pau Donés' immortal songs
The leader of Jarabe de Palo is survived by 'Bonito', 'Depende' and several other hits
Guide to museums in Catalonia reopening after coronavirus lockdown
Galleries and cultural centers are starting to welcome visitors with enhanced safety precautions
Leader of Jarabe de Palo band Pau Donés dies at 53
Rock singer suffered from cancer from 2015 and released his last album two weeks before passing away
Sagrada Familia to reopen for locals before tourists return to Barcelona
Antoni Gaudí’s landmark temple will offer free visits to residents and workers fighting Covid-19
Culture guide of what to do in June as the country steps out of lockdown
Many things are still closed, but museums and cinemas begin to reopen while professional sports also returns this month
Caixa Forum, the first Barcelona museum to reopen after pandemic
Some 350 pre-book tickets to visit the first cultural exhibition to return amid Covid-19
The success of ‘pioneers’ FilmIn, the Catalan ‘art-house Netflix,’ during lockdown
Over-the-top content providers see growth hosting prestigious film festivals on their online platform
Berga cancels 'La Patum' festivities after initially postponing them until September
As announced Friday, organizers unanimously decide against holding celebration
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