Major festivals means Catalonia edges Madrid in live music attendance last year
Catalan ticket sales bring more turnover, but Spanish capital hosts more regular concerts
November 24, 2023 09:08 AM
Culture
Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Palau de la Música exhibition uses AI to recreate nature that inspired building's design
41 works from Lisbon-based Entangled Others pay homage to the work of architect Domènech i Montaner
November 22, 2023 10:38 AM
Lana del Rey, Sza, Pulp, Vampire Weekend: Primavera Sound 2024 lineup announced
Barcelona's biggest music festival returns to Parc del Fòrum next May 30 to June 1
November 21, 2023 10:43 AM
Albert Adrià named second best chef in the world
Jordi Roca wins best pastry chef and Ferran Adrià is honored for his career
November 21, 2023 09:17 AM
From the ashes: making traditional Christmas 'Tió' logs after a forest fire
Sant Fruitós de Bages residents create 13 present-pooping figures from charred tree trunks
November 20, 2023 12:54 PM
Barcelona to light up for Christmas on Passeig de Gràcia boulevard on November 23
Passeig Sant Joan boulevard features decorative lights for first time
November 11, 2023 12:21 PM
Barcelona's Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau to light up again at Christmas
Event to include an ice-skating rink and a 16-meter-high Christmas tree
October 5, 2023 09:16 AM
Halloween v Castanyada: Catalans prefer roasted chestnuts than only trick or treating
Government-funded survey reveals half of residents celebrate traditional event on All Saints rather than spooky night
November 17, 2023 02:11 PM
The Smashing Pumpkins, Avril Lavigne, and Amaral added to Cruïlla 2024 lineup
Music festival will take place July 10-13 in Barcelona's Parc del Fòrum
November 16, 2023 02:03 PM
Rosalía left without 2023 Latin Grammy after nomination for song 'Despechá'
Catalan singer lost Record of the Year award against Natalia Lafourcade
November 17, 2023 01:44 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition opens in Barcelona this weekend
Show offers visitors immersive experience into magical universe, including Hogwarts and Fantastic Beasts
November 16, 2023 05:01 PM
Jaume Plensa sculpture celebrating 'diversity of origins' unveiled at University of Barcelona
'Arrels' or 'Roots' is a two-meter-tall bronze figure from renowned Catalan artist
November 15, 2023 03:34 PM
Bruce Springsteen announces second Barcelona concert for June 22
Tickets go on sale for Olympic Stadium gig on November 21
November 15, 2023 09:14 AM
Bruce Springsteen sells 50,000 tickets in 30 minutes for 2024 Barcelona concert
Singer is considering new date after huge demand
November 14, 2023 11:44 AM
Sagrada Família lights up Evangelists towers in massive ceremony
Event approaches end of basilica construction, expected to finish tallest tower in 2026
November 12, 2023 05:17 PM
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