PHOTO GALLERY: Best images of Sant Jordi 2026 from around Catalonia
Thousands enjoyed the beautiful springtime weather in Barcelona, with hundreds of book and flower stalls
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Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Sant Jordi myths busted: media sales are a minority and Catalan reign
Millions of books sold show bestseller lists are a small share, with leading genres diverse
Thousands take to streets for Sant Jordi 2026
'It's quite overwhelming, in the best way,' says author Seth Insua, enjoying his first Sant Jordi
Ali Smith and Han Kang praise power of books and libraries ahead of Sant Jordi
Writers highlight literature as a force for knowledge, empathy, and community
Book clubs, workshops, storytelling: book shops building community in Barcelona
Backstory and Come In are two English-language bookstores hosting a range of free activities
Catalan designers lead opening at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week
Asia-Pacific travel disruptions reshape the bridal buyer landscape and North America stabilizes it
English-language book exchange programme in Barcelona
Backstory Bookshop offers hundreds of pre-loved titles to swap your old books for
Romantic springtime spirit: Catalonia gears up for Sant Jordi 2026
Millions of books and roses to be bought on Thursday for Catalan day of love and literature
Book club boom: 20,000 readers, huge demand, wait lists
Over 1,100 active groups across libraries, bookstores, and social media-led initiatives
Willem Dafoe: 'I don't feel like if I make a bad decision it will destroy me, so I allow myself to make bad decisions'
Actor presents 'The Birthday Party' in Barcelona as part of the BCN Film Fest
Rosalía releases complete version of 'Lux' digitally, with songs that until now were only on physical album
Streaming platforms now include 'Focu 'ranni', 'Jeanne', 'Novia robot' and new version of 'Dios es un stalker'
World's creatives flock to DHub Barcelona for avant-garde industry summit
OFFF Barcelona gathers nearly 5,000 designers, videographers, and artists to explain processes and learn new trends
Sant Jordi 2026 celebrations adapt to move beyond La Rambla
Construction works forces Catalonia's romantic day of books and roses to move away from iconic boulevard
080 Barcelona Fashion celebrates Catalan style in new Port Vell venue
Industry highlights €17.5 billion impact as event kicks off for 37th edition
Catalan co-production 'Deaf' wins European Parliament's LUX Audience Award
Eva Libertad's movie competed against 'Sentimental Value', 'Christy', 'It Was Just An Accident', and 'Love Me Tender'
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