Rosalía holds first mass concert in Catalonia at Primavera
J Balvin among other highlights in last big night of event, with American band Pavement already confirmed for 2020 edition
June 2, 2019 11:50 AM
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Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Primavera Sound hits all-time best with 220,000 concert-goers
Next edition to be held June 4-6, 2020, and organizers announce another festival in Los Angeles
June 1, 2019 08:51 PM
Women's empowerment at Primavera Sound
Miley Cyrus, Carly Rae Jepsen and Janelle Monáe steal the show, with indie bands Suede and Tame Impala also performing
June 1, 2019 12:13 PM
First exhibition in Catalonia devoted to art through LGBTI+ lens is on
Barcelona's European Museum of Modern Art displays works touching upon key issues affecting community in honor of Gay Pride’s 50th anniversary
May 30, 2019 03:10 PM
Your guide to enjoying Primavera Sound without a ticket
There’s still plenty to enjoy if you can’t stump up the money to attend the festival
May 29, 2019 12:57 PM
Spotlight on women in Catalan national theater's new season
Main section for 2019/2020 at TNC focuses attention on early 20th-century female dramatists
May 28, 2019 05:43 PM
Your ultimate guide to Primavera Sound, delivering for every music taste
“The New Normal” highlights gender equality at the boundary-breaking festival
May 28, 2019 01:53 PM
Barcelona's Wagner Club celebrates first anniversary
Fan association strengthens links between Catalan capital and legendary German composer going back to 19th century
May 23, 2019 11:44 AM
'Westworld' filming begins in northern Catalonia
Wednesday saw the first day on set of HBO's hit TV series in the Girona town of Besalú
May 23, 2019 10:27 AM
Sónar+D brings Artificial Intelligence and ‘The Next Internet’ to Barcelona
Running parallel to the electronic music festival, this technology festival takes place on the same weekend in July
May 22, 2019 04:40 PM
Thousands turn the rainy weekend into a celebration of culture
High attendances at festivals devoted to museums, flowers and local history ensure another great year for major cultural events in cities around Catalonia
May 20, 2019 12:06 PM
George Orwell’s son follows father’s steps in Barcelona during Spanish Civil War
Richard Blair toured the site, commenting on Spain’s historical memory policies: “We can’t have a black hole in history – something has happened”
May 19, 2019 02:33 PM
Dire Straits veteran to play Barcelona in October
Bass player John Illsley will perform some of the legendary band's greatest hits at Sala Apolo
May 17, 2019 02:50 PM
10 tips for a Saturday night full of culture and fun
May 18 is The Night of the Museums, with free entry and special activities in 84 venues in and around Barcelona
May 16, 2019 02:33 PM
Restoration completed on facade of Gaudí's Casa Batlló
From May 23, visitors to the Catalan architect's modernist masterpiece can enjoy a free audio guide detailing the conservation process
May 16, 2019 11:41 AM
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