Sagrada Família's 12-point star atop tower of Virgin Mary lights up Barcelona skyline
5.5-tonne ornament sits at the peak of what will be the second-tallest of the basilica's 18 towers
December 8, 2021 09:00 PM
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Watch live: Sagrada Família’s Virgin Mary tower lights up for the first time
The event, featuring an initial mass and then a lighting ceremony, kicks off on Wednesday evening around 6 pm
December 8, 2021 01:49 PM
Mental health, the human condition, and cities make up CCCB’s 2022 program
Budget at Catalan capital’s cultural center increases 9.5% to over €11 million
December 4, 2021 12:02 PM
Vida adds The Avalanches, Toro y Moi, Cat Power and more to 2022 line-up
Next summer’s music festival in Vilanova i la Geltrú will also feature Belle & Sebastian, Alt-J, Parcels and others
December 2, 2021 11:56 AM
Joan Manuel Serrat announces final world tour finishing in Barcelona
Revered Catalan singer-songwriter wants to say goodbye to fans “personally” after “forced inactivity” due to pandemic
December 2, 2021 11:37 AM
Sónar announces C. Tangana, Lyra Pramuk, and Bonobo for its 2022 edition
Barcelona’s music festival releases its third line-up before June’s event
November 30, 2021 05:07 PM
'The Good Boss' makes history with 20 nominations for 2022 Goya Awards
Movie directed by Fernando León de Aranoa and starring Javier Bardem was co-produced by Catalan company Mediapro
November 29, 2021 05:35 PM
5.5-tonne star crowns Sagrada Família's second-tallest tower
Newest addition to Gaudí basilica will illuminate Barcelona skyline on December 8
November 29, 2021 01:05 PM
Freddie Mercury’s timeless ‘Barcelona’ remembered on the singer’s 30th death anniversary
Queen frontman had varied musical interests and talents and operatic duet with Catalan soprano was one of his last recordings
November 24, 2021 07:30 AM
Embracing multiculturalism among main topics at Catalan Film Festival in Scotland
The seventh edition of the festival will welcome acclaimed filmmakers Clara Roquet and Meritxell Colell
November 21, 2021 09:17 AM
National Art Museum reconsiders Gaudí in exhibition featuring rarely seen pieces
MNAC avoids clichés on Sagrada Família architect and explores his "complex" side through 650 items including furniture and art works
November 18, 2021 02:28 PM
Barcelona rejects building new Don Quixote statue
One of the most iconic scenes of the book saw the famed fictional knight face a battle on Barceloneta beach
November 18, 2021 11:40 AM
Miniature art-NFT cycling jersey collection by Girona-based artist to be auctioned
Set of 50 cent coin-sized works feature winner’s jerseys from 2021 UCI World Tour road cycling season
November 18, 2021 08:56 AM
Barcelona Opera House launches streaming service
Gran Teatre del Liceu to premiere platform with an Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris concert directed by Gustavo Dudamel
November 16, 2021 04:46 PM
Catalan language students from 14 UK and Ireland universities to discuss 'Pa Negre'
Actors and former Catalan Film Academy president to attend online event on November 15
November 14, 2021 05:32 PM
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