Decorated streets, music, and joy return as Gràcia celebrates its ‘festa major’
23 roads feature the famous handmade decorations at the restriction-free week-long festival
August 16, 2022 12:25 PM
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Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Gràcia gears up for first restriction-free Festa Major since the pandemic
Decorated streets return with over 900 activities planned including guided tours around bell tower
August 15, 2022 07:38 AM
The decline of cinemas in Catalonia
Territory lost 100 movie theatres over two decades, and an 18% drop since 2010
August 9, 2022 10:29 AM
Rumba Catalana, not only music but ‘a way of life’
Discover Catalonia’s home-grown genre through the eyes Johnny Tarradellas and Los Desmadraos
August 5, 2022 05:21 PM
Hertfordshire’s ‘Classical Chorus’ on tour in Catalonia
Over 200 singers perform in Barcelona's L'Auditori classical music venue ahead of shows in Lloret de Mar, Castelló d’Empuries, and Premià de Dalt
August 1, 2022 11:33 AM
Catalan artist Rosalía receives two nominations at 2022 MTV Video Music Awards
Singer aspires to take home awards for best collaboration and best editing
July 27, 2022 02:21 PM
Barcelona's CCCB combines art and science to explore complexity of brain
Work of René Descartes, Leonardo Torres Quevedo and Lady Ada Lovelace on display
July 26, 2022 06:50 PM
Rosalía’s return to Barcelona with her ‘Motomami’ concert leaves fans breathless
Catalan artist releases new songs during sold-out gig ahead of a second show on Sunday night
July 23, 2022 11:23 PM
Folk musician and actor Núria Feliu dies at 80
Beloved Barcelona singer performed in a variety of genres including jazz, sardana, cuplé, and bolero
July 22, 2022 11:48 AM
Palau de la Música Catalana - modernist gem in the heart of Barcelona
Owned by prestigious Orfeó Català, art nouveau masterpiece is one of city’s 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
July 17, 2022 10:40 AM
Actress Monica Bellucci plays soprano singer Maria Callas in Festival de Peralada concert
Italian performer reads 20 letters from American-born Greek musician in ‘Maria Callas, lettres et mémoires’ spectacle
July 16, 2022 11:13 AM
Catalan cinema under a third of Spain's total after dropping from 48% in 2010
1 in 3 Spanish movie-goers have seen Carla Simón's Catalan-language 'Alcarràs'
July 14, 2022 03:26 PM
Catalonia's Arts and Culture Council calls for further commitment to protect sector
Mild recovery in 2021 following pandemic slump
July 13, 2022 02:05 PM
First retrospective exhibition on famed Brazilian artist opens in Barcelona
Cinthia Marcelle's work will be on display at MACBA museum from July 15 to January 8
July 13, 2022 01:06 PM
Vance Joy: 'I'd like to spend more time in Barcelona and learn more Catalan'
Australian musician known for 'Riptide' releases new album featuring upbeat song 'Catalonia'
July 12, 2022 12:17 PM
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