Barcelona metro opens driving simulators to public in last weekend of July
Simulators located at Plaça Catalunya have trained 441 metro drivers
Things to do
Things to do in Barcelona and Catalonia
Record-breaking snail festival welcomes 17,000 participants and 200,000 visitors
44th edition of Lleida's Aplec del Caragol overcomes safety challenges outlined by organisers
David Bowie, photographed by Masayoshi Sukita, exhibition opens in Barcelona
FotoNostrum hosts around 70 iconic photos of international singer until September 15
A modern classic returns: Carmina Burana back in Barcelona
La Fura dels Baus' reinterpretation of Carl Orff's cantata runs at Teatre Tívoli until June 1
Biannual 'Work in Barcelona! Job & Information Fair' returns on May 21, bringing 40 organisations and +2,000 attendees
Discover jobs, internships, and expert advice on careers, paperwork, language learning, housing, and life in Barcelona
Girona's Temps de Flors flower festival draws 380,000 visitors
70th edition featured 146 floral installations across 114 exhibition spaces
New rural walking route fuses art, folklore, and nature
Mythological creations made from tree roots "return to nature" between Campdevànol and Gombrèn
Dancing and discovery through more than 200 shows and projects at Sónar 2025
Electronic music festival cements status as world leader with nearly 150 premieres, co-productions, and exclusives
New Gothsland exhibition showcases original Miró maquette and Picasso sketchbook
'The Art of Master Prints’ open until June 27 includes works of Catalan sculptor Jaume Plensa
Titanic exhibition showcases over 200 original objects in Barcelona
Immersive experience open until late September
Bad Bunny to play Barcelona's Olympic Stadium in May 2026
Puerto Rican artist will also perform in Madrid as part of his 'Debí tirar más fotos' world tour
Free museums open every first Sunday of the month in Barcelona
Many of Catalonia’s biggest cultural institutions open their doors free of charge once a month
Museu de l'Empordà reopens with pieces by Dalí, Tàpies, Sacharoff, and Ponç
Exhibition site opens with new approach, organizing activities on inauguration weekend
Barcelona museums to grant free access to visitors during La Nit dels Museus
This year's Night of the Museums the most extensive to date, with 95 cultural spaces in city and surroundings opening doors to public on May 17
Historic Lake Train in western Catalonia to offer 27 trips with tour guide
Green and yellow vehicle to travel from Segrià to Pyrenees mountains
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.