Food market, folk festivals, Soundit: 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.

All Those Food Market | April 26-27 | Food fair, festival | Moll de la Fusta

All Those Food Market returns this weekend with its unmistakable selection of artisans, producers, and chefs who celebrate gastronomy and high-quality products. More than 50 gastronomic entrepreneurs will gather once again by the sea to welcome food lovers and sustainable craftsmanship enthusiasts. High quality Catalan craft beers will be available too, plenty of workshops and activities, as well as a family-friendly chillout area. 

Copa del Rey final - FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid | April 26 | Football | Screens and bars across the country

This Saturday sees FC Barcelona and Real Madrid battle it out in the Copa del Rey final for the first time in a decade. The world's biggest football match, this time with a title on the line. Lamine Yamal vs Kylian Mbappé, Raphinha vs Vinícius Júnior, make sure you don't miss this one. The game is being played in a neutral venue in Seville, but you can follow all the action from your TV or in bars up and down the country. 

Aplecat | April 26 | Cultural Fair | Parc de la Guineueta

A complete gathering of Catalan folk culture arrives this Saturday to Nou Barris, with celebrations of sardanes, gegants, Habaneras, and much more on all day from 11.30 in the morning until the last concert starting at 9 pm. 

Biergarten | April 25-May 4 | Beer festival | Poble Espanyol

Oktoberfest, but in springtime. German-style food and beers are laid out in terraces, with competitions, music, and other activities, all in a highly spirited festive atmosphere. 

Feria de Abril | Various days until May 4 | Cultural fair | Parc del Forum, Barcelona

Celebrating Andalusian heritage until May 4, a new edition of the 'Feria de Abril' returns to Catalonia, organized by Andalusians living in the territory, paying homage to the traditions of the southern Spanish region. Visitors will be able to taste Andalusian dishes, dance 'Sevillanas', and even go on amusement park rides.

Parc de les Glòries inauguration | April 26 | Family-friendly festival | Parc de les Glòries 

For years, the park at Glòries has been under construction, until this Saturday the city celebrates its official opening with a special day of activities laid out for all the family.  From 10.30am-6pm there will be musical performances, workshops, and various activities for the whole family to enjoy. The new park consists of 4.3 hectares with more than 9,000 square meters of greenery, a large promenade, and new spaces for community activities. 

Soundit / Maricas | April 26 | Live music | Plaça Monumental

The good weather is back and festival season is approaching. Enjoy some of the finest electronic music Barcelona has to offer all day long on Saturday in an LGBTQI+ friendly environment, as events promoters Maricas takes over the Soundit festival, featuring ISAbella b2b Roza Terenzi, OK Williams b2b Shanti Celeste, and Coffintexts from 2-10pm. 

L'Hospitalet Craft Beer Festival | April 24-27 | Beer fair | Plaça Lluís Companys i Jover, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat 

This weekend, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat becomes the craft beer capital of Catalonia with the celebration of the 10th edition of the L'Hospitalet Craft Beer Fair. The city will host more than 200 different varieties of beers and 75 taps, as well as a gastronomic area with food trucks offering dishes from around the world.

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 10 | 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.

'Uncertain Times. Interwar Germany' | April 2 - July 20 | Exhibition | CaixaForum Barcelona

To understand how the Second World War happened, one has to consider the Weimar Republic, the German state that existed in the interwar years. A new exhibition in the CaixaForum in Barcelona transports visitors to that fervent period of history, explaining the cultural and intellectual boom of the time, and how it foreshadowed one of the darkest periods of human history. 

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.

ExpoDinos | February 22 - April 21 | Family friendly | Poble Espanyol, Barcelona

At ExpoDinos you will discover secrets and curiosities about dinosaurs through more than 25 impressive replicas of different species, from giant herbivores to fearsome carnivores, in a space of more than 600m. As good explorers, you will learn to distinguish what is a dinosaur and what is not. In addition, through information panels, you will discover the characteristics of the species that lived in each era and you will learn the differences between the Ornithischi (such as the Stegosaurus, the Triceratops or the Iguanodon) and the Saurischi (such as the Dilophosaurus, the Tyrannosaurus Rex or the Velociraptor.)

Goya Universe. Between Light and Darkness’ | February 27 - April 30 | Immersive experience | Casa Amatller, Barcelona

The Centre d'Art Amatller in Barcelona presents the immersive exhibition Goya Universe. Between light and darkness, a fascinating journey through the life and works of the painter Francisco de Goya. The exhibition reveals the complexities of this genius from Aragon, from his personality, to his personal vicissitudes and his iconic paintings. Featuring digital resources such as virtual reality and video mapping, you can immerse yourself in the universe of Goya, experiencing his works and the historical context in which they were created.

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.

KBr exhibitions on the US-Mexico border | February 13 – May 18 | Photography | KBr Foundation, Barcelona

The first major exhibition of the work of José Guerrero covers plenty of years of the artist's career, throughout which he has explored the significance of the landscape, which he describes as an active, living and dynamic entity. The images of Felipe Romero Beltrán immerse the viewer in the complex landscape of northern Mexico that, since the 19th century, has seen many conflicts and tension, building up to an unsustainable situation in recent years.

Essència Palau | March 22 - June 22 | Guided Tour | Palau de la Música Catalana

The Palau de la Música Catalana music hall invites visitors to rediscover its architectural splendor through a unique guided tour: Essència Palau.  The tour engages sight, touch, but most importantly smell. Developed in collaboration with Eurofragance, the tour features a collection of fragrances that resemble the ambiance of the early 20th century, allowing visitors to connect with the building's history and symbolism on another level. 

‘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.

Ramón Masats. The silent photographer | Photography exhibition | January 16 – May 25 | Foto Colectania, Barcelona 

Ramón Masats stands as one of the most influential photographers of Spain’s 1960s generation. His reputation was built upon a unique combination of instinctive compositional talent, a sharp and ironic lens on post-war cultural clichés, and an unwavering commitment to photographing with absolute freedom. The exhibition focuses on the early creative period of Masats’ career, spanning from his beginnings in 1953 to 1965. The exhibition begins with his early experimental works, where he alternated between abstract photography and documentary reportage. 

Amazons. The Ancestral Future | November 2024 – May 25, 2025 | Barcelona 

This CCCB exhibition explores the challenges that the Amazon rainforest and its biodiversity are facing as the planet's temperature continues to rise. The exhibition seeks to break from the Western colonial understanding of the world and defends the profound knowledge that the indigenous people of the Amazon have of the nature that surrounds us all.