National Culture Awards 2020: the winners and their achievements
Top Catalan honor goes to comedy trio El Tricicle, filmmaker Carla Simón, and singer Maria del Mar Bonet, among others
October 5, 2020 07:26 PM
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Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Unique medieval urban ruins uncovered in the Catalan Pyrenees
The construction works of a biomass warehouse in La Seu d’Urgell, a municipality in the Catalan Pyrenees, has brought the ancient ruins to light
October 5, 2020 05:12 PM
Memories of the only Catalan who created an East Side Gallery mural on Berlin Wall
Ignasi Blanch astonished that his life-changing work is still standing in open-air gallery as reunited Germany turns 30
October 2, 2020 07:56 PM
Ten pandemic-inspired monologues kick off National Theater of Catalonia's new season
'Decameró' staged in smaller hall with 50% capacity limit in place
October 2, 2020 03:27 PM
Emotional new documentary on the late Pau Donés a ‘reflection of fear’ and ‘invitation to live’
Film based on one of last conversations between the musician and his friend and journalist Jordi Évole
September 30, 2020 12:53 PM
80 years on: Walter Benjamin's death in Catalonia while fleeing Gestapo
German Jewish philosopher officially died in Portbou by suicide, although locals have always questioned this
September 26, 2020 01:35 PM
Barcelona's Stay Homas perform at Moth International Virtual Mainstage
Group that went viral during lockdown joined by storytellers from around the world
September 25, 2020 11:02 AM
Centuries-old rarities on offer at 69th Old and Modern Second-Hand Book Fair
Collector’s items and bargains to be found at free event on Barcelona’s Passeig de Gràcia
September 22, 2020 06:21 PM
Capacity limit for theaters and cinemas relaxed to 70% in Barcelona
Catalan capital and surrounding towns see safety rules for cultural events eased
September 21, 2020 02:52 PM
Live DJ sets, talks, and workshops at online version of Sónar+D CCCB
Two live streams of events will be free across Friday and Saturday, with some presencial discussions in CCCB
September 18, 2020 12:53 PM
Sagrada Família’s 2026 finish date delayed over pandemic construction halt
Completion of Antoni Gaudí’s 140-year-old temple set to miss centenary of architect’s death
September 16, 2020 06:01 PM
VR journey into the heart of music opens in Barcelona
Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel leads immersive experience at CosmoCaixa
September 15, 2020 07:28 PM
Catalan comedian Andreu Buenafuente wins Spain's National Television Award
Ministry of Culture jury values talk show host's "career embracing various languages and formats"
September 15, 2020 05:17 PM
Catalan Book Week kicks off for 38th and 'most necessary' edition
Fair at Moll de la Fusta celebrates the richness and diversity of literature in the Catalan language
September 12, 2020 10:51 AM
Catalan Book Week kicks off for 38th and ‘most necessary’ edition
Fair at Moll de la Fusta celebrates the richness and diversity of literature in the Catalan language
September 10, 2020 05:24 PM
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