New documentary touches upon effects of pandemic in Catalonia
'Corona lessons: Barcelona in lockdown' assesses virus' impact on culture, health, and economy
September 9, 2020 06:42 PM
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Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
200 events planned for Tarragona's Santa Tecla celebrations
Reservations required, limited capacity and no human towers or parades this year
September 8, 2020 06:55 PM
FiraTàrrega 2020 launches online marketplace for professional performers
Performing arts festival hosts virtual events on September 9 and 10
September 8, 2020 05:23 PM
Sagrada Família to offer 12,000 more free tickets
An exhibition will explain to visitors how the top of the cathedral’s second tallest tower will look
September 8, 2020 02:51 PM
La Mercè: Barcelona’s top festival adds Camp Nou and Park Güell as music stages
Weeklong fair goes more local than ever, featuring Catalan artists and reaching new districts in push to avoid large gatherings
September 7, 2020 06:15 PM
Catalan filmmaker Isabel Coixet wins Spain's National Cinematography Prize
Jury praises her commitment to equality, social causes and encouraging young directors
September 4, 2020 08:11 PM
Kenyan writer and activist Ngugi wa Thiong'o receives Catalonia International Prize
Award announced in December but ceremony delayed until September due to Covid-19
September 3, 2020 08:38 PM
What to do in September in Catalonia
Culture on offer as the summer draws to a close includes Barcelona Gallery Weekend and a five-hour Eternal Sunset performance from John Talabot
September 2, 2020 01:58 PM
Street artist mocks former king’s exit from Spain
Juan Carlos I left for the UAE in early August amid a string of corruption allegations while under investigation by Supreme Court
August 21, 2020 02:04 PM
Parc Güell restoration works on iconic areas completed
Around 1,000 locals enjoy the park every day, a figure much higher than before the lockdown
August 14, 2020 01:03 PM
New abstract mural in western Catalonia town church attracts first visitors
Contemporary artist's work is part of Penelles' Gargar Festival
August 3, 2020 03:48 PM
Stay Homas take to the stage for first live show
Barcelona group who wowed the world during lockdown swap their terrace for Teatre Grec
July 31, 2020 06:35 PM
3,000-year-old remains of a dozen children discovered in Catalan Pyrenees
Excavations at Roc de les Orenetes reveal Bronze Age bones in "exceptional" condition
July 31, 2020 05:18 PM
Pyrenean wildlife inspires village wooden sculpture trail
Esterri d'Àneu finds creative solution to removing dangerous fir and pine trees
July 28, 2020 05:41 PM
Atypical Sant Jordi with not much atmosphere in areas with Covid-19 outbreaks
Books and roses day with fewer customers and stands but tight safety measures
July 23, 2020 05:46 PM
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