International Circus Festival, free museums, sausage fest: 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.

Museums open day | March 1 | Exhibitions | Everywhere 

On the first Sunday of every month, many museums across Catalonia open their doors for free. Some allow free entry all day while others are open only at specific times. MNAC, MUHBA, CCCB, the Picasso Museum, the Design Museum, the Music Museum, and the Botanic Gardens are just a few of the cultural centres that open for free each first Sunday of the month in Barcelona. In Girona, the History Museum, Jewish History Museum, and Cinema Museum are some examples that can be visited free; while Tarragona's National Archaeology Museum also has open doors.

Vintage Cars Rally | February 28-March 1 | Exhibition, rally | Barcelona-Sitges 

The 68th International Vintage Cars Rally takes place this weekend, letting the public see some of the 20th century's finest vehicles kept in pristine condition. On show will be brands such as Rolls Royce, Fiat, Renault, Buick, Chevrolet and Alcyon, with group on display all day Saturday at L’Illa Diagonal. On Sunday, the group will make its way down the coast to Sitges. 

International Circus Festival | February 26-March 2 | Circus | Girona

The 14th edition of the International Circus Festival Elefant d’Or will be held in Girona from February 26 to March 2, 2026. The Big Top of the Camp de Mart de la Devesa will host 70 artists from 15 countries to present 24 attractions never seen before in Europe. 

Open Barri | Until March 1 | Visits | Nou Barris, Barcelona

'Open Barri' is a cultural and architectural initiative promoted by the 48h Open House Barcelona festival. It forms part of the official program of Barcelona World Capital of Architecture 2026, a designation recognized by UNESCO-UIA (International Union of Architects). The project aims to shine a light on neighborhoods that are often missing from the cultural spotlight and to highlight their social, urban, and architectural value. The first edition of 'Open Barri' takes place in Nou Barris from February 16 to March 1, with talks, workshops, debates, guided walks, and participatory events.

ButiFira - Fira de la Botifarra | February 28-March 1 | Food Fair | La Garriga

Catalonia’s finest sausage festival returns this weekend. This year, the fair contains more than 40 exhibition stands with top quality local artisan products. Cold cuts, cheeses, honey, ratafia, dried fruit and praline, beers, preserves, jams, baked goods and pastries, all artisan and local.

Fet al Born | February 28-March 1 | Workshops | Passeig del Born, Barcelona

A display of creative talent that the boutique Barcelona neighbourhood of Born offers, with crafts and ceramics workshops all day to let you get your hands dirty, too.  

BCN Sports Film Festival | February 23-March 3 | Cinema | Various locations

The BCN Sports Film is an international sports film and television festival that was born in 2010, as part of the WORLD FICHT CHALLENGE, a prestigious circuit of sports-themed festivals organized by the Fédération International Cinéma et Télévision Sportifs. The BCN Sports Film Festival brings sports-themed audiovisuals closer to the general public. All screenings are free, or cost a nominal fee. 

Tour de France exhibition | February 3-March 10 | Exhibition | Sports and Olympic Museum

An exhibition on the occasion of the Grand Départ of the Tour de France 2026 in Barcelona. 'Barcelona and the Tour, a Good Tandem' reviews the close and lasting relationship between the city and cycling, from its popular origins to its consolidation as a leading cycling capital. A journey through the history, spaces and people that have made Barcelona a key setting for the world's largest cycling event.

Live music

Wavves | February 26 | Sala Upload

Sidonie | February 26 | Sala Apolo

Myd | February 28 | Sala Apolo

<<rinôçérôse>> | February 27 | Sala Paral·lel 62

Kikuo | February 28 | Sala Paral·lel 62

Andrea Motis Guitar Trio | March 1 | Sala Paral·lel 62

The Kooks | March 3 | Razzmatazz

The Divine Comedy | March 5 | Sala Apolo

Ven'nus | March 6 | Sala Apolo

Lincoln Park | March 7 | Razzmatazz

Live sports

Note: Football and basketball matches shown are not the teams' full schedules, but only games taking place in Catalonia.

FC Barcelona v Villarreal | February 28 | Football

Girona v Celta Vigo | March 1 | Football 

CE Europa v Juventud Torremolinos | March 1 | Football

Gimnàstic v Atequera | March 1 | Football

UE Sant Andreu v Atlètic Lleida | March 1 | Football

FC Barcelona v Atletico Madrid | March 3 | Football

Sabadell v Algeciras | March 7 | Football 

Espanyol v Real Oviedo | March 9 | Football 

Girona v Athletic Club | March 14 | Football

CE Europa v Betis Balompie | March 15 | Football

Gimnàstic v Sabadell | March 15 | Football 

Sabadell v CE Europa | March 22 | Football 

Manresa v Tenerife | March 7 | Basketball 

Girona v Unicaja | March 8 | Basketball 

Joventut Badalona v Granada | March 8 | Basketball

Joventut Badalona v Barcelona | March 15 | Basketball 

Girona v Andorra | March 15 | Basketball 

Igualada FineArt | February 27-March 22 | Photography festival | Igualada

Located about 60 km from Barcelona, Igualada will host the 14th edition of the 'FineArt Igualada' photography festival, which will run for 24 days. The event features 35 exhibitions across 14 different venues throughout the city and will be complemented by 36 parallel activities, including guided tours, poetry readings, dance performances, and more. 

'The Perpetual Movement of the Wall' | February 13-September 6 | Art | Tàpies Museum

The Tàpies Museum has opened a new exhibition, 'The Perpetual Movement of the Wall', exploring what Antoni Tàpies' exhibitions were like in the 1950s. Not only are the artworks recreated, but also how they were displayed and how critics and the public responded.

Beginner ukulele workshop | January 24, March 21, April 11 | Music workshop | Music mueseum, Barcelona

Although it is known as an instrument originating from the Hawaiian Islands, the ukulele is the result of the influence of the guitarrons of the Iberian Peninsula in America and Polynesia. It is a small instrument, easy to play and playful: without a doubt, the favorite musical companion of children and adults. In this workshop you can learn to play it and make some songs.

Guitar BCN Hivern | Until March 18 | Music festival | Several venues

Guitar BCN presents a winter programme that brings live music to the heart of the city, staying true to the festival's spirit: a combination of established talent, emerging voices and projects that explore the guitar in all its facets. The season offers concerts in both intimate formats and large venues, showcasing stylistic diversity and the festival's ability to reflect the creative vitality of the current music scene. Its artistic direction is committed to quality and closeness, consolidating Guitar BCN as a key date for music lovers and as a space where artists and audiences share experiences that resonate with contemporary musical sensibilities.

Tradicionàrius International Folk Festival | Until March 27 | Music festival | Several venues

The 39th edition of this famous traditional music promotes folk music in all its forms and fosters artistic and musical alliances among traditional folk artists. This year is covers the sound of the Pyrenees from the Basque Country to Aragon, Occitania and the Catalan-speaking lands. Throughout the festival, there are several events scheduled in many venues including the Palau de la Música Catalana, the Sant Jaume Square, and the Fabra i Coats - Creativity Factory.

New works by Banksy | Until December 2026 | Exhibition | Moco Museum

The Moco Museum Barcelona recently unveiled a new exhibition featuring the British pseudonymous artist Banksy. 'New works by Banksy,' showcases 25 artworks, most of them new additions to the museum’s existing collection of the artist’s pieces. It is the largest exhibition of Banksy’s work ever held in Spain and includes two previously unseen pieces in a museum setting. All the pieces share a common theme: power and its disruption, a recurring motif in the artist's oeuvre.

A Tale to be Told | Until March 1 | Exhibition | Convent de Sant Francesc, Berga

Slim Safont is an international urban artist whose large-scale works appear on building walls in countries such as Ireland, Scotland, Portugal, the United States, Russia and Sweden. He will now exhibit 45 of his pieces, including photos, paintings, and sketches, in his hometown of Berga, in the north of Catalonia. Born in 1995, Slim Safont, the artistic name of Nil Safont, presents his newest exhibition 'Una història per explicar' (A Tale to be Told), showcasing international works from his career across 18 countries.

Rodoreda, a Forest | Until May 25 | Exhibition | CCCB

This exhibition explores the imaginative universe of Catalan writer Mercè Rodoreda through artworks, manuscripts and immersive installations. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 8pm, tickets are priced at €6 (€4 reduced), with free entry on Sundays from 3pm to 8pm.

Berlin Wall: A Divided World | Until March | Exhibition | Espai Inmersa, Poblenou

An international exhibition on the Berlin Wall was launched on Friday at Espai Inmersa, in Barcelona's Poblenou district. After stops in Paris and Madrid, 'Berlin Wall: A Divided World' has now arrived in the Catalan capital, where it will remain open until March 2026. The exhibition features over 200 original artefacts and six authentic sections of the Berlin Wall, each measuring 3.6 metres high and weighing over three tonnes.

Visit 50,000-year-old Siberian mammoth | Every day | Museum | CosmoCaixa, Barcelona 

Barcelona's CosmoCaixa Science Museum unveiled the latest addition to its exhibition: a large six-meter-long and 3.5-meter-tall Siberian mammoth. The mammoth is between 40,000 and 50,000 years old and will now be part of the permanent exposition. 

Festival Jazz Barcelona | Until March 1 | Music | Various venues

A lineup packed with international artists, including Snarky Puppy, Laurie Anderson, Tigran Hamasyan, Chucho Valdés Royal Quartet, Chris Thile, and Janis Siegel. From October 10, 2025, to March 1, 2026, the Barcelona Jazz Festival celebrates its 57th edition, offering a lineup that combines major international names, emerging voices, and special projects that celebrate the history and diversity of jazz. The program consists of 48 concerts spread across 10 venues, including Palau de la Música Catalana, Jamboree, Conservatori Liceu, Gran Teatre del Liceu, Paral·l 62, L'Auditori, Teatre Auditori Emma Vilarasau de Sant Cugat, and La Paloma. 

‘Extraterrestrials. Is there life beyond Earth?’ | Until August 30 | 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.