National Day holiday, Mexican celebration, Altaveu music festival: what's on this weekend
From concerts, festivals, and family-friendly events, there are always plenty of things to do in Barcelona and the surrounding area
Things to do
Things to do in Barcelona and Catalonia
Catalan Afterwork invites international residents living in Barcelona to practice Catalan
Session will offer English-speaking residents a relaxed space to speak Catalan, discover language resources and connect with others
Harvest season turns into immersive tourist experience in the world of cava
Grape stomping, wine pairings, and exercise though vineyards, among some of the proposals offered
Saving Sabadell's disappearing shop signs
Patrimoni Gràfic Sabadell preserves city's vanishing commercial past in new exhibition
Gràcia residents race to finish street decorations for annual 'Festa Major'
More than 20 streets and squares taking part in annual decoration contest, alongside concerts and traditional festivities in Barcelona neighbourhood
Catalonia prepares for eclipse crowds as drivers urged to plan ahead
Mossos will deploy 700 officers, while Rural Agents restrict access to natural parks
Disruptions, diversions, and road closures as Tour de France kicks off in Catalonia
Some 400km of road closures across territory, with Barcelona, Tarragona, and Granollers mainly affected
Three Chimneys host central exhibition for World Congress of Architects
Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture this year, hosts talks, presentations, and installations over 5 days
Sant Joan: 5 things you need to know
Night of June 23 will see fireworks, bonfires, and revelment into the wee hours
PHOTOS: KETTAMA and Cabaret Voltaire bring generations of electronic music to Sónar
Speedy J leads an improvisation marathon with Colin Benders, Nadia Struiwigh, Reeko and VRIL
'All Realities, One Pride' unveiled as Pride Barcelona 2026 theme
Organizers say this year's campaign will highlight the diversity of experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community.
IN PHOTOS: Rain and fire as La Patum opens in Berga
Despite heavy downpours, thousands gathered in the central Catalan town for the opening night of the centuries-old festival
Music festival season 2026 in Barcelona: all you need to know
Primavera Sound, Sónar, Brunch Electronik, and plenty more will make hundreds of thousands of fans bounce this summer
Looking for plans for what to do in Barcelona and Catalonia? Check out our cultural guide for things to do here. With both a weekend guide and more long-term ideas of things to do.