Beer, Jazz and wine tasting, and summer festivals galore: what's on this weekend

From concerts to cultural festivals, events and nightlife, there are countless things to do in Barcelona and around Catalonia this weekend. 

Here's a selection of some of the best plans and what's on this weekend.

VIDA Festival | July 3 - 5 | Music festival | Vilanova i la Geltrú

One of the most intimate music festivals in Catalonia returns this weekend combining international, national, and Catalan artists during three days. In an idilic enviroment, there will be concerts by Richard Hawley, Royel Otis, Kae Tempest, Supergrass, but also Mushka, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, and Ezra Collective. Tickets are still on sale for what it is named as 'This is not a festival.'

Palo Market Fest | July 5 - 6 | Market | Palo Alto, Barcelona

One of the major markets across Barcelona returns this weekend at the Palo Alto premises. The Palo Market Fest will see two visiting shifts, one starting at 12pm and finishing at 5:00pm, and a second one from 5:30pm to 10pm. Ticketd are already available online at €6.5 and give the chance to enjoy several stores, food trucks, and plenty of live music and workshops.

Festival Castell Peralada | July 3 - 18 | Music festival | Peralada

Joyce DiDonato, Angel Blue, Elena Terrats, William Christie are just a few of the many international and national artists performing at this year's Festival de Pedralbes. The 39th edition of the event, held at the Perelada Castle in the Costa Brava, will see premieres of 'Hort/garden' show, a proposal by Elena Terrats and Helena Tornero. There are 12 shows linking "the fascinating world of the garden art with the different meanings of paradise," Oriol Aguilà, director of the festival, said during the presentation.

Cantada d'Havaneres in Calella | July 5 | Musical tradition | Calella de Palafrugell

For one night, Calella de Palafrugell in the Costa Brava becomes the center of the havaneres music genre. This unique music genre comes from the Indians, a group of Catalans who traveled to the Americas to make a fortune and returned to their hometown, mainly in the Costa Brava. The show will be lived broadcasted on 3Cat.

Poblenou Craft Beer Festival | July 4 - 6 | Fair | Barcelona

Fans of craft beer are in luck this weekend with the Poblenou Craft Beer Festival, featuring 45 breweies, 12 food trucks, and 30 hours of party. The event starts on Friday afternoon, and is open Saturday and Sunday at the Rambla de Poblenou with Passeig Calvell in the Poblenou neighborhood. 

ViJazz Penedès | July 4 - 6 | Jazz and wine festival | Vilafranca del Penedès

Wine and live jazz is the perfect combo this weekend at Vilafranca del Penedès, one of the major wine production regions in Catalonia. There are plenty of live concerts featuring BCN Gospel Messengers, Marta Duran Quartet, Vincen Garcia, South Side Stompers, and Makaya McCraven, to name a few. The event takes over all of Vilafranca with different activities across the town. 

Alma Festival | June 26 – July 21 | Concerts | Poble Espanyol, Barcelona

Alma Festival Barcelona, formerly known as Festival Jardins Pedralbes, is an annual summer event held at the iconic Poble Espanyol. It brings together well-known national and international artists for several nights of live music in a unique setting. This weekend it's the turn of 70s British Madness on Friday, Spanish musicians Natalia Lacunza and Zahara on Saturday, and Conociendo Rusia and El Kuelge on Sunday.

Les Nits de Barcelona - Palau de Pedralbes | July 2 - 23 | Concerts | Pedralbes Gardens, Barcelona

The other major summer music festival in Barcelona, Les Nits de Barcelona, takes place at the Palau de Pedralbes gardens during July with performances from Ha*Ash, Rosario, Morcheeba, Ara Malikian, Lax’n’ Busto, God Save The Queen, Miki Núñez, Macaco, Fonseca and many more.

La Canya Summer Market | July 3 - 6 | Summer market | Moll de la Fusta, Port Vell, Barcelona

La Canya Summer Market takes place at Barcelona's Port Vell during four days full of culture, music, gastronomy, fashion and good vibes in front of the sea. The event offers a chance to enjoy a market area with all types of brands and projects, a DJ zone with the best ever music at all times during the fair, a stage with a wide variety of shows, live music and comedy, a gastronomy area to cater for all tastes and needs, plus activities for all the family. Ticket prices range from €5 to €10 depending on the time of access.

Pride Barcelona | June 28 – July 19 | Various events | Barcelona

Barcelona's big Pride parade and demonstration is on July 19, but from June 28, Pride-related events start popping up around the city. This year's theme is 'LGBTQIA+ culture: Universal culture'. Three weeks of free activities open to the public, from concerts, parties, and aperitifs to exhibitions, guided tours, talks, and workshops.

Sala Montjuïc | June 27 – August 6 | Outdoor cinema | Les Tres Xemeneies, Sant Adrià de Besòs

Open-air cinema, live music and gastronomy under the Barcelona sky. Despite the name, this summer Sala Montjuïc moves temporarily to a new location: Les Tres Xemeneies (Three Chimneys) in Sant Adrià de Besòs – an iconic spot with stunning sea views and industrial charm. Screenings include A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Blade Runner, All About My Mother, Oldboy, and many more. All films are screened in their original language, with subtitles (usually in Spanish).

Grec Festival | June 29 – August 4 | Performing arts festival | Various venues, Barcelona 

The 49th edition of the Grec Festival includes 44 theatre productions, 24 music performances, 15 dance shows, 5 circus acts, and 3 film screenings, spread across 42 venues throughout Barcellona. Highlights include Milo Rau, Carolina Bianchi and Cara de Cavalo, Max Richter, William Kentridge and the Handspring Puppet Company, Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod, Alessandro Sciarroni, Christos Papadopoulos, Mario Banushi, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, and Lisaboa Houbrechts.

Art Nou | June 25 – September 4 | Art exhibitions | L'Hospitalet and Barcelona

Art Nou (New Art) aims to support young artists, reaffirm the role of galleries as spaces for dialogue and exchange, and connect art professionals with the general public. The 14th edition of Art Nou features a program of around thirty exhibitions and over forty artists, along with a wide range of activities including guided tours, openings, artist talks, performances, screenings, and live actions in galleries, institutions, and independent venues.

Brunch Electronik | July 6 | Music | Parc de la Trinitat, Barcelona

A new Sunday of electronic music takes over the Catalan capital for people to enjoy music, food, and a summer atmosphere in the open air. Brunch Electronik Barcelona returns this weekend at Parc de la Trinitat with two stages. On the main one, there will be Hernan Cattaneo performing all day long, while on the Green Stage there will be Agatha Pher from 4pm to 6pm, followed by Tim Engelhardt b2b Sean Doron b2b MAGA b2b Emanuel Satie (6 pm to 10 pm). As usual, there will also be a Petit Brunch format from 1pm to 6pm, with activities and workshops for children up to 12.

Comedy Clubhouse opens new venue | July 5 | Comedy festival | Barcelona

Barcelona’s Comedy Clubhouse is opening a new multi-stage venue in the heart of the city’s historic Ciutat Vella. The new club, located on the iconic Via Laietana, will officially open its doors on Saturday with a line-up headlined by international comedian, Michelle Wolf, plus special guests. There are limited tickets available to the public online.

‘How to Design a Revolution: The Chilean Road to Design’ | July 2 - November 16 | Exhibition | Disseny Hub building, Barcelona

How to Design a Revolution: The Chilean Road to Design is a comprehensive exhibition on graphic and industrial design during Salvador Allende’s government in Chile (1970-1973). An exceptional case in the history of design, where the unprecedented act of choosing a revolution through the ballot box led to the first instance of a country to collectively designing through socialism and democracy.

The exhibition, which was on display in Santiago de Chile as part of the programme commemorating the 50th anniversary of the civilian-military coup, featured original pieces and design reproductions aimed at the democratisation of reading and music, the reduction of technological dependence and addressing child malnutrition, among other goals.

Nits d'Estiu del Museu Anís del Mono | July 4, 11, and 18 | Music and museum visit | Museu Anís del Mono, Badalona

The summer nights at the Museu Anís del Mono, in Badalona's shoreline, return for three Fridays this July. During the event, people will be able to visit the Anís del Mono beverages factory in the seaside city as well as enjoy live music while drinking to lemon juice with a touch of anís. On July 4, there will be 'Tardes americanes,' on July 11, 'Newgrass,' and on July 18, 'Fusion code.' Tickets are already on sale and start at €18.

Chocolate milkshake workshop | June 21 – August 31 | Workshop | Barcelona Chocolate Musuem

Cool off with a one-hour workshop making a milkshake with chocolate produced in the museum's Bean to Bar space, giving it a personal touch with different toppings. From €11 to €16 per person, depending on the workshop booked. The price also includes entry to the museum.

Miguel Milá. (Pre)industrial Designer | Until September 28 | Exhibition | Barcelona Disseny Hub

The exhibition Miguel Milá. (Pre) industrial designer celebrates the career of one of the pioneers of design in Spain, Miguel Milá Sagnier. Through more than 200 pieces, prototypes, maps and recent works, the exhibition offers a unique look at the life and work of this icon of Barcelona’s design and its modernisation. With a career spanning more than 70 years, Miguel Milá received some of the biggest awards in design, such as the Premi Nacional de Disseny and the Compasso d’Or Internazionale, consolidating him as a key figure in the history of industrial design. His perspective combines functionality, elegance and simplicity, guided by the conviction that good design must be useful and timeless.

Flemish Baroque works, including Rubens | Until September 21 | Art exposition | CaixaFòrum Barcelona

CaixaForum Barcelona premieres their new exhibition 'Rubens and the Artists of the Flemish Baroque,' exploring Peter Paul Rubens and other 17th century painters. The collaboration between La Caixa Foundation and Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid showcases 62 works. The exhibition also includes works from other Baroque artists like Anthony Van Dyck, Jacob Jordaens, and Pieter Brueghel the Elder. 

Pioneers: 125 Years of Catalan Football | May 23 - August 3 | Exhibition | IDEAL, Barcelona

There's no doubt that Catalan ingenuity has shaped football history, but past the game's top names are a foundation of the sport comprised of hundreds of clubsç, all ranging from amateur youth setups all the way to professional teams winning trophies and competing in Europe. Learn about and celebrate 125 years of Catalan football at the immersive IDEAL Digital Arts Centre in Poblenou, Barcelona.

Bowie x Sukita | May 23 - September 15 | Exhibition | FotoNostrum, Barcelona

Japanese photographer Masayoshi Sukita pictured his great friend, the international singer David Bowie, over 40 years. Years later, Barcelona's FotoNostrum exhibition hall presents 'Bowie X Sukita,' featuring around 70 iconic photos from the international artist.

Picasso Museum free entry | Thursdays to Saturdays, 7-9 pm | Art | Picasso Museum, Barcelona

With the arrival of the good weather again, the Picasso Museum is changing back to its summer opening hours, opening earlier and closing later. The summer hours and free admission will be accompanied by guided tours in Catalan, also free but with reservation, with the aim of bringing the museum closer to the locals.

Titanic: The Voyage Continues | April 17 - September 28 | Immersive experience | Espai Inmersa, Barcelona

The exhibition will anchor at Poblenou’s Espai Inmersa and promises visitors a "cutting-edge" immersive experience with “breathtaking” virtual reality that allows visitors to travel more than 3,000 km to the bottom of the ocean. Additionally, the exhibition will showcase 200 real artifacts recovered from the Titanic wreck, as well as recreations of the most emblematic spaces of the ship as it takes visitors back to April of 1912, to the moment when the Titanic embarked on its ill-fated maiden voyage.

HOT WHEELS CITY EXPERIENCE | Until July 13 | Exhibition | La Maquinista Shopping Mall

Hot Wheels City Experience is the place to go for families and fans of the Hot Wheels toy. The experience includes creativity in the game, nostalgia, and avant-garde technology. Visitors will enjoy an immersive experience through Hot Wheels' world which starts with a video to learn about the history and the culture of the brand. The experience also includes fast-speed races and lab facilities with very interactive designs. Tickets start at €18 and it is open from Wednesday to Sunday. 

'Chris Ware. Drawing is Thinking' | April 3-November 9 | Exhibition | CCCB, Barcelona

Chris Ware will be present at the Comic Barcelona as he was in the city this week for the launch of the new exhibition on his work at the CCCB. The retrospective reviews the work and reflections of an author whose work has the power to move so many people as they touch on themes of human existence in great depth.

Sean Scully exhibition | March 14 - July 6 | Art exhibition | La Pedrera, Casa Milà 

Antoni Gaudí's 'La Pedrera' building on Passeig de Gràcia is hosting “Sean Scully”, the most complete retrospective exhibition of works by one of the most important contemporary exponents of abstract art. Featuring over 60 pieces, this exhibition gives visitors a unique view of the Dublin-born US-based artist’s career, from his more figurative beginnings to his more recent creations. It explores his paintings, sculptures, drawings and photos, in which colour blocks, lines and textures convey deep emotions and forge unique bonds with the viewer.

Fernando Botero. A Universal Master | February 14 – July 20 | Art exhibition | Palau Martorell

A little over a year after his death, the Palau Martorell is hosting the most comprehensive exhibition of paintings ever held in Spain, paying tribute to Fernando Botero (Medellín, Colombia, 1932 - Monaco, 2023), one of the most important artists of the 20th century who is already part of the History of Art. His original and innovative creative approach, through a language of monumental volumes and vibrant colour, gave rise to a style of his own, Boteroism, which has made his work immediately recognizable.

‘Extraterrestrials. Is there life beyond Earth?’ | February 26 - August 30, 2026 | Science exhibition | CosmoCaixa science museum

'Extraterrestrials - Is There Life Outside Earth?' delves into topics such as our place in the cosmos, the meaning of the concept of life, and how literature and cinema have shaped the collective imagination about what form alien life could take. Visitors begin by discovering Earth's place in the cosmos. The exhibition then explores, from a historical perspective, the great philosophical debate between those who argue that life is unique to our planet, and those who believe in the existence of other inhabited worlds.

Antoni Tàpies: The Imagination of the World | February 13 – January 25, 2026 | Art exhibition | Tàpies Museum

The solo exhibition The Imagination of the World proposes a revision of the work of Antoni Tàpies based on ideas found in his earliest period of production. With Tàpies as the centre of the project, the exhibition seeks to map out a network of relationships between active agents, discourses and practices, as related to two key areas: on the one hand, the complex assimilation of artistic tendencies—such as dada and surrealism—and currents of thought—psychoanalysis, Marxism—in Barcelona in that period; on the other hand, the dialogue of these movements with various forms of the vernacular tradition of popular culture.