Australian singer Vance Joy headlines first night of 2024 Vida music festival
Event celebrates 10th anniversary with musicians such as James Blake, Ride, M.I.A. and many Catalan artists
July 4, 2024 08:09 PM
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Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Pyrenean village revamps Picasso Center a century on from artist's stay
Picasso's time in Gósol in 1906 marked a turning point for the painter
July 5, 2024 11:23 AM
Thousands of rock fans gather in Santa Coloma de Gramenet for Rock Fest
Bands like KK's Priest, W.A.S.P., Deep Purple, Pantera, Parkway Drive and Primal Fear will perform over weekend
July 4, 2024 04:33 PM
Irish musician Hozier captivates audience in sold-out concert at Barcelona's Alma Festival
Singer performs anthems such as 'Take Me to Church' or recently released 'Too Sweet' in Poble Espanyol gig
July 1, 2024 12:04 AM
Catalan singer Sílvia Pérez Cruz shines on NPR's Tiny Desk
Acclaimed musician becomes third Catalan artist to appear on top American show
July 2, 2024 09:25 AM
Free classical music concerts return to Barcelona beach on July 11 and 12
Sporting themes for choir and orchestra and Dudamel conducts John Williams
June 27, 2024 04:39 PM
Two in three visitors in Barcelona museums are foreigners
Non-Spanish nationals account for 80% of tickets in Picasso Museum or Miró Foundation
June 30, 2024 02:59 PM
Castellers of London: Uniting cultures abroad through human towers
International groups of castellers are growing, connecting people from all over the world to this fascinating Catalan tradition
June 30, 2024 08:54 AM
Catalonia's human towers tackle mental health as tradition professionalizes
Pioneering physiological program aims to help castellers cope with pressure, nerves and fear
June 29, 2024 09:41 AM
Congress pushes for Rumba Catalana to be UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Motion approved to force government to promote bid for music genre
June 27, 2024 10:57 AM
'La Xollada' commemorates sheep shearing tradition in Pyrenees
Festival celebrates Sort's livestock keeping and highlights importance of shepherds
June 26, 2024 01:59 PM
Tireless Bruce Springsteen returns to Barcelona to delight 58,000 at Olympic Stadium
American rock star's unlimited energy drives fans ecstatic in first of two Catalan concerts this week
June 20, 2024 06:16 PM
Bruce Springsteen's guitarist Steve Van Zandt visits Sant Cugat school
Students conduct research project on musician's innovative TeachRock education program
June 19, 2024 01:04 PM
More Bruce Springsteen's concert tickets go on sale ahead of June 20-22 gigs
Tickets available online for Barcelona Olympic Stadium's events
May 7, 2024 11:51 AM
Girona cathedral completes restoration works on altarpiece, baptismal font, and door
Three pieces are part of the cathedral fund and visitors can already enjoy them
June 22, 2024 11:59 AM
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