Oliver Laxe's 'Sirât' shortlisted for five Oscars
Catalan co-production in running for international feature, sound, cinematography, casting, and original score awards
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Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
New Banksy exhibition opens at Moco Museum Barcelona, featuring two works never before seen in a museum
With 25 artworks from the mysterious British artist, the collection is the largest ever presented in Spain
'Romería' starts as a favorite at Gaudí film awards with 13 nominations, followed by 'Sirât' with 12
'Deaf' will compete for 10 honours, while 'Strange River' and 'Frontier' each have 8 nominations
Joan Manuel Serrat and Núria Espert to receive Gold Medal of Catalan government
Serrat says distinction is "most important" in Catalonia and hopes the public views him "worthy" of honour
Sting, Diana Krall and Il Volo among first headliners of Nits Occident
The festival will take place at the Jardins del Palau de Pedralbes in Barcelona in June and July 2026
Biopic Caballé brings legendary Catalan soprano's story to big screen
Filming underway to chronicle Montserrat Caballé's journey from Barcelona to international opera stages
From Ireland, Scotland, and Portugal to Berga: International urban artist Slim Safont exhibits in his Catalan hometown
City council wants to spotlight local creator with "most international reach"
Rosalía sells out all four concerts of her Lux Tour in Barcelona
Catalan singer to perform at Palau Sant Jordi in April 2026
Rosalía, Morad, Aitana, and Bad Gyal: Most-streamed Catalan artists worldwide on Spotify
Bad Bunny, Myke Towers, Quevedo, Rauw Alejandro, and Beéle were the most-streamed artists in Catalonia
Tradition and modernity clash in new exhibition focusing on interwar art
Sala Parés, oldest gallery in Spain, looks back a century at “violent, convulsive moment of uncertainty”
Mago Pop to start stadium world tour in 2027, finishing at Spotify Camp Nou
Worldwide-renowned Catalan magician buys rights to 'Mar i Cel' musical
Manga Barcelona wraps 'magical' edition, cementing its status in otaku culture
After four days celebrating Japanese culture, the 31st edition of the iconic fair concludes another successful year
'Sirât' nominated for Golden Globes for Best Non-English Language Film and Best Original Score
Catalan co-production by Spanish-French filmmaker Oliver Laxe gains momentum ahead of the Oscars
Guadalajara Book Fair closes with strong reception for Catalan culture
More than 950,000 visitors attend the prestigious fair, with Barcelona serving as this year's guest city
Small town of Espinelves welcomes crowds for first weekend of iconic Christmas tree fair
Organizers expect to sell 5,000 trees and welcome more than 120,000 visitors by 14 December in a town of just over 200 inhabitants
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