BBQ festival, Black Urbanities debates, SOUNDIT Plaza: 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.

LAST CHANCE: Miró and the United States | Until February 22 | Art | Miró Foundation 

The links between Joan Miró and America take center stage in the Joan Miró Foundation's newest exhibition, 'Miró and the United States.' From October 10 to February 22, the museum will showcase 150 artworks by Miró and other influential artists who shaped or were shaped by this artistic dialogue. Icons such as Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Louise Bourgeois, and even Salvador Dalí will appear in conversation with Miró’s works.

What the Foc! BBQ festival | February 21-22 | Food | Parc de la Gran Via, L’Hospitalet

Expert grill chefs will gather in a large park just 20 minutes from the centre of Barcelona to cook over charcoal. A wide variety of meat, fish, and seasonal vegetables. And of course, the traditional Calçotada will be on the menu. Stroll around, enjoy, and share whatever grilled food you fancy.

Black Urbanities. Black Politics in the City | February 18-20 | Debate, performance | CCCB and MACBA 

CCCB and MACBA coorganise Black Urbanities. Black Politics in the City, a three-day conference convening voices from across a variety of disciplines, geographies and political histories to explore collective experiences of Black living in the city.

Animac Festival 2026 | February 19-22 | Family-friendly cinema | Lleida 

Animac is the International Animated Film Festival of Catalonia, a non-competitive exhibition dedicated to auteur animation that is committed to creativity, innovation and artistic freedom. 

SOUNDIT Plaza | February 21, March 7, 21, April 11, 25, May 9, 30 | Live music | Plaça Monumental, Barcelona

One of Barcelona's best electronic day parties returns for the new spring season with another stellar lineup of international artists. Headliners include Palms Trax (February 21), Daphni (March 21), and Mall Grab (May 30). 

Carnavalada Barceloneta | February 22 | Folk festival | La Barceloneta

Most of the carnival carnage has already passed, and Lenten times are here. However, the neighbourhood of La Barceloneta resists, with its parade taking place on Sunday.  

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. 

Festival de la Ciencia Setmana 7 | February 16-21 | Family-friendly | Centre Cívic Guinardó

Scientific Culture. Exhibitions, talks, workshops, and sessions at the Barcelona Municipal Planetarium. From February 16 to 21, the Guinardó Civic Centre celebrates Setmana 7 (Week 7). In this third edition, the festival will revolve around the theme of agriculture, with activities such as exhibitions, workshops, and lectures, exploring the many aspects of agriculture and human nutrition from a scientific perspective. Saturday, February 21, will be dedicated especially to children, with fun and interactive activities that will spark their curiosity about the world of science. All activities are free.

'La Inesperada' film festival | February 19-22 | Cinema | Filmoteca de Catalunya, Zumzeig, Hangar

Films that you've probably not seen before. Focused on non-fiction, this festival connects the language of cinema and its relationship to reality, understanding these practices as a broad territory encompassing everything from film to the visual arts.

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

Earl Sweatshirt | February 19 | Sala Apolo

Julieta | February 20 | Razzmatazz 

Jeff Mills: Live at Liquid Room 30th anniversary | February 20, 22 | Sala Apolo 

Wavves | February 26 | Sala Upload

Sidonie | February 26 | Sala Apolo

Myd | February 28 | Sala Apolo

Live sports

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

Winter Olympics - February 6-22

FC Barcelona v Levante | February 22 | Football 

Sabadell v Atlético Sanluqueño | February 22 | Football 

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.

Els Pastorets | Until February 1 | Traditional Christmas folk play | Across Catalonia

Els Pastorets are a traditional Catalan Christmas play performed for centuries. The story mixes the birth of Jesus with popular folklore, following a pair of shepherds (els pastorets, or “the little shepherds”) as they travel to Bethlehem, while good and evil clash in comic scenes with angels and devils led by Saint Michael and Lucifer. Each town often stages its own version, with children and adults performing in highly professional amateur productions. They are usually performed from Christmas through February, and here you can find a list of all the shows taking place.

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.