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
Culture
Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
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
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
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
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