Carnival in the time of Covid-19, Catalonia keeps the party alive
With many restrictions still in place, here is a lowdown of all that is still possible this festive season
February 9, 2021 01:47 PM
Culture
Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
PODCAST: Catalonia's booming videogame industry
From indie hits to startup successes, the gaming sector has exploded in recent years
February 5, 2021 08:16 PM
From indie studios to multinationals, Catalan videogame industry is thriving
Catalonia accounts for more than half of sector's turnover in Spain
February 5, 2021 07:50 PM
Ateneu Barcelonès appoints first woman president in 160-year history
Catalan film director Isona Passola to lead prestigious cultural institution
February 3, 2021 02:12 PM
HBO's first show in Catalan features drama of Covid-19 in hospital
'Vitals: A True Human Story' follows health workers and patients during pandemic's first wave
February 2, 2021 05:43 PM
'That was then, this is now' contemporary exhibition opens in Barcelona
Abstract painter Yago Hortal celebrated in retrospective display of more than 40 works
February 1, 2021 07:49 PM
A period thriller, a coming-of-age tale in the transition, and a couples’ comedy lead nominations at the Gaudí Film Awards
Women make up over half of nominations in ceremony’s latest edition to be held on March 21
January 28, 2021 02:17 PM
Construction of Sagrada Família, 140 years in the making, resumes after pandemic pause
Barcelona’s gargantuan cathedral won’t be completed by 2026, halting plans to honor the centenary of architect Antoni Gaudí’s death
January 25, 2021 07:10 PM
Spotify releases official IndieCat playlist
A curated list of the best of Catalonia’s indie stars
January 24, 2021 02:14 PM
Rosalía adds Billie Eilish to star-studded list of collaborators
American teenager joins Travis Scott, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd and others after featuring on ‘Lo vas a olvidar’
January 24, 2021 12:10 PM
What will Catalonia’s 2021 festival season look like?
Masks, rapid testing, and sitting down, health measures will be a main feature of all gigs
January 22, 2021 01:45 PM
Travel restrictions 'extremely' damaging to Catalan theaters
Liceu opera house postpones, cancels and reschedules concerts
January 20, 2021 07:17 PM
Disputed artworks to remain in Aragon following Supreme Court decision
The sale of 96 pieces of art originally from the Sixena monastery to the Catalan government was ruled null and void
January 14, 2021 05:47 PM
Interactive map of all Michelin-starred restaurants in Catalonia
55 restaurants hold the prized distinction in the 2021 edition of the guide
December 16, 2020 03:22 PM
Barcelona Contemporary Culture Center announces its 2021 program
Mars, masks, urban nature, and coexistence between species amongst next year's themes
December 13, 2020 11:33 AM
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