Barcelona's future on display: 82m² city model unveiled for World Capital of Architecture
Latest scale model uses modular pieces, AI, and immersive technology to showcase urban planning across metropolitan areas
Things to do
Things to do in Barcelona and Catalonia
SOUNDIT Festival 2026 reveals full lineup with Nina Kraviz and 2manydjs
Festival to take place on July 17-18 will feature more than 55 artists across four stages
Digital arts center IDEAL to move to Montjuïc during renovation works
Center will continue its activities at Palau Maria Eugènia while its historic Poblenou building is renovated
The Prodigy, Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens: Full Sónar 2026 lineup announced
Festival to take place on June 18, 19 and 20 at Fira Gran Via in new single-venue format
Best photos as Carnival kicks off in Sitges and Torelló
High winds fail to dampen spirits as Catalonia launches a week of colour, satire and celebration
Carnival 2026: your complete guide to the week-long celebrations
A week of parades, food fights, and festive fun arrives in Catalonia
35 exhibitions across 14 venues as part of Igualada FineArt photography festival
Guided tours, poetry readings, and dance performances to complement main program
Tàpies Museum explores artist's 1950 exhibitions in new show
'The Perpetual Movement of the Wall' revisits four key shows, recreating layouts, displays, and reactions
Barcelona to host 15th edition of Llum BCN light festival from February 6-8
Local and international artists, schools and festivals collaborate to showcase spectacular light installations
Casa Batlló opens new contemporary art space
Exhibition ‘Beyond the Façade’ to open Gaudí Year, a city-wide celebration of Antoni Gaudí’s legacy
Sagrada Família offers 8,500 free tickets for Santa Eulàlia festivities
Free entry days will take place on February 14 and 15, from 3pm to 5.30 pm on Saturday and from 3pm to 6pm on Sunday
Art transforms Besòs into open-air museum
BesArt river museum plans 250 murals by 2030
Horror hotel puts Berga on the map of escape rooms around the globe
Award-winning Insomnia Hotel combines accommodation, puzzles and mystery in six-hour experience
Catalan cinema shines in 2025: 8 must-watch films leading the awards season
From Sirât, shortlisted for five Oscars, to the animated Olivia and the Invisible Earthquake, nominated for two European Film Awards, Catalan films have earned international acclaim
Films to get to know Barcelona and Catalonia better
A selection of movies with scenery or themes that can offer a deeper understanding of Catalan society
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