Plants serenaded at Barcelona's Liceu opera house
First concert after lockdown held before a full audience of 2,292 potted greens
June 23, 2020 11:58 AM
Culture
Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Carlos Ruiz Zafón, best-selling author of Barcelona historical fiction novels, dies at 55
The Shadow of the Wind sold millions of copies and established him as Catalonia’s most popular novelist worldwide
June 19, 2020 12:06 PM
Delayed Sant Jordi on July 23: authors signing books by appointment
Stalls will be reduced to a fourth in Barcelona and will be allowed to open until midnight
June 16, 2020 11:42 AM
Canceled, delayed, no info: Catalonia’s summer music festivals
The coronavirus crisis is putting plans for mass gatherings on hold for many of Europe’s biggest festivals
June 11, 2020 06:07 PM
Actor Rosa Maria Sardà passes away at 78
She was well known for her appearances in cinema, theater, and television, and won two Goya awards
June 11, 2020 12:36 PM
Grec performing arts festival aims for year-round schedule
108 works line up for Barcelona’s celebration of the theatrical arts
June 10, 2020 01:56 PM
Primavera Sound launches summer programme of night concerts
More new acts announced for 2021’s edition of Barcelona’s biggest music festival
June 10, 2020 11:54 AM
Belgian court to decide on extradition appeal of Valtònyc in September
EU Court previously sided with rapper accused of glorifying terrorism and insulting Spanish crown
June 9, 2020 08:23 PM
The story of 'La Flaca' and Pau Donés' immortal songs
The leader of Jarabe de Palo is survived by 'Bonito', 'Depende' and several other hits
June 9, 2020 04:03 PM
Guide to museums in Catalonia reopening after coronavirus lockdown
Galleries and cultural centers are starting to welcome visitors with enhanced safety precautions
June 9, 2020 11:51 AM
Leader of Jarabe de Palo band Pau Donés dies at 53
Rock singer suffered from cancer from 2015 and released his last album two weeks before passing away
June 9, 2020 11:31 AM
Sagrada Familia to reopen for locals before tourists return to Barcelona
Antoni Gaudí’s landmark temple will offer free visits to residents and workers fighting Covid-19
June 8, 2020 02:22 PM
Culture guide of what to do in June as the country steps out of lockdown
Many things are still closed, but museums and cinemas begin to reopen while professional sports also returns this month
June 5, 2020 05:54 PM
Caixa Forum, the first Barcelona museum to reopen after pandemic
Some 350 pre-book tickets to visit the first cultural exhibition to return amid Covid-19
June 1, 2020 03:06 PM
The success of ‘pioneers’ FilmIn, the Catalan ‘art-house Netflix,’ during lockdown
Over-the-top content providers see growth hosting prestigious film festivals on their online platform
May 31, 2020 06:21 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.