One of Barcelona’s biggest nightclubs, Razzmatazz, reopens after 19 months
Around 2,000 fans danced on first night of reopening after tickets sold out in less than an hour
October 14, 2021 02:55 AM
Culture
Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Palau de la Música commemorative concert to mark 50th anniversary of Pau Casals' UN speech
Catalan cellist's convictions remain "an antidote to intolerance and injustice"
October 7, 2021 06:28 PM
Werewolves take centre stage at Sitges Film Festival
The 54th edition of the celebrated fantasy and horror fest is the second hampered by the pandemic
October 7, 2021 11:33 AM
‘El buen patrón’ chosen as Spain’s Acadamy Awards entry
The Catalan-produced film will compete for Best International Feature at the 94th Oscars next March
October 5, 2021 01:15 PM
The Devil’s Bridge, Catalan mythology brought to life
Legends used to explain our world but often incorporate supernatural elements too
October 2, 2021 08:32 AM
'Mediterráneo': movie tells true story of Open Arms saving lives at sea
Marcel Barrena's film about the humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean is released in cinemas on Friday
September 30, 2021 08:44 AM
Arts and culture calendar 2021-2022
Museums, galleries, and concert halls are hoping to put the pandemic behind them with a rich offering of shows and exhibitions this year
September 28, 2021 12:48 PM
Human towers tradition returns to festivals across Catalonia, with restrictions
A maximum of 160 participants are allowed to take part in the ‘castellers’ tradition
September 23, 2021 06:50 PM
Virgin Mary tower on Barcelona’s Sagrada Família to be completed on Dec 8
The tower will be crowned by a 12-pointed star rising 138 meters high
September 21, 2021 11:43 AM
Spain’s ‘Netflix law’ criticized over lack of quotas for Catalan language
Bill regulating streaming platforms "fails to promote linguistic diversity," detractors say
September 21, 2021 10:21 AM
Sagrada Família and Barcelona museums offer free visits for La Mercè festivities
Learn how to get free tickets for September 24
September 15, 2021 02:55 PM
Get in touch with local literature at the Catalan Book Week
39th edition takes place in Barcelona until September 19 with 227 exhibitors and 250 activities
September 15, 2021 11:16 AM
Highest prehistoric cave in Pyrenees reveals secrets
5,500-year-old fragments of precious mineral malachite, lithic industry, ceramics and bones discovered on latest dig
September 14, 2021 01:41 PM
Popular La Mercè 2021 cultural events you cannot miss
Dancing giants, correfocs and live music will be part of the festivities
September 14, 2021 10:40 AM
Rosalía wins MTV video music award for collaboration with Billie Eilish
Catalan artist takes Best Latin prize for ‘Lo vas a olvidar’
September 13, 2021 02:46 PM
Read the latest updates and breaking news on culture and cultural topics from Barcelona and Catalonia. Keep up to date with the city’s museums dedicated to some of the biggest artists in the world such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, and Antoni Tàpies, as well as other institutions such as the National Art Museum (MNAC), the Contemporary Art Museum of Barcelona (MACBA), and exhibition spaces like the Contemporary Culture Center of Barcelona (CCCB), CiaxaForum, and CosmoCaixa.