Visits without prior booking back at Barcelona's infamous La Model prison
Free access to site of last Franco-era execution from Friday to Sunday
September 6, 2022 05:47 PM
Culture
Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Over 2 million theatergoers in 2021-2022, almost as many as before pandemic
Sector celebrates "recovery" and aims for 2.5m spectators in 2022
September 6, 2022 12:05 PM
25 million watch Catalan director's 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'
Big budget Amazon Prime show dubbed into Catalan and 30 other languages
September 5, 2022 05:52 PM
RTÉ Ireland produces audio drama by Catalan writer
The sound fiction drama plot takes place in Barcelona’s Model prison
September 4, 2022 12:14 PM
Portal to new ‘Stranger Things’ dimension in Barcelona
Movistar Centre in Plaça Catalunya hosts theatrical and immersive exhibition based on the Netflix hit
August 31, 2022 06:18 PM
Fourth Coldplay show announced in Barcelona after first three sell out
British band will be playing in Catalan capital on May 24, 25, 27, and 28, 2023
August 29, 2022 07:23 PM
Harry Styles to perform at Barcelona’s Olympic Stadium in July 2023
Presale of tickets for ‘Love On Tour’ show available from September 1
August 29, 2022 05:34 PM
Rosalía wins 2022 Best Editing MTV Video Music Award for ‘Saoko’
Catalan singer had also been shortlisted for song of the summer and best collaboration
August 29, 2022 10:21 AM
Coldplay will play three concerts in Barcelona next May
Additional show announced "due to incredible demand" for tickets
August 24, 2022 05:00 PM
Coldplay announces two concerts in Barcelona next May
Chris Martin's band will perform at Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium
August 22, 2022 11:24 AM
Catalan box office hit ‘Alcarràs’ arrives on streaming platforms
Carla Simón award-winning film has sold 365,000 cinema tickets so far this year
August 19, 2022 01:14 PM
Sants builds excitement for its ‘festa major’ with no pandemic restrictions
Intense rain on Wednesday night damaged some decorations but locals are looking forward to partying
August 18, 2022 01:27 PM
Decorated streets, music, and joy return as Gràcia celebrates its ‘festa major’
23 roads feature the famous handmade decorations at the restriction-free week-long festival
August 16, 2022 12:25 PM
Gràcia gears up for first restriction-free Festa Major since the pandemic
Decorated streets return with over 900 activities planned including guided tours around bell tower
August 15, 2022 07:38 AM
The decline of cinemas in Catalonia
Territory lost 100 movie theatres over two decades, and an 18% drop since 2010
August 9, 2022 10:29 AM
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