Berga cancels 'La Patum' festivities after initially postponing them until September
As announced Friday, organizers unanimously decide against holding celebration
May 30, 2020 01:19 PM
Culture
Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Ona Llibres: a brand-new Barcelona bookshop opens during the pandemic
1,000 sqm shop devoted exclusively to Catalan language titles opens in Eixample
May 30, 2020 10:57 AM
Primavera Sound releases 2021 lineup featuring Tame Impala, Tyler, The Creator, and Carli XCX
2020 tickets valid for 2021, with extra benefits given to those who don’t ask for refund
May 27, 2020 01:44 PM
Sónar announces The Chemical Brothers for its 2021 edition
Electronic music duo the first act announced for next year’s comeback edition after 2020 cancellation
May 23, 2020 09:55 AM
Catalan writer Irene Solà wins 2020 EU Prize for Literature
Author is one of 13 awardees for 'Canto jo i la muntanya balla'
May 19, 2020 07:55 PM
Catalan museums join campaign to save Picasso murals in Oslo
Y-block building murals are precursor to iconic facade of College of Architects of Catalonia headquarters
May 18, 2020 02:54 PM
Guide to International Museum Day in lockdown
Some of the biggest galleries and art spaces in Catalonia are offering a program despite the confinement order
May 16, 2020 04:21 PM
Most Barcelona libraries and museums rule out opening on Monday
Relaxed restrictions come into effect on May 18, but many centers decide against opening
May 15, 2020 09:23 PM
Jailed independence leader Oriol Junqueras publishes new book
Head of Esquerra Republicana says future generations must be able to defend right to vote
May 14, 2020 09:19 PM
Galleries in Phase 1 begin to reopen with enhanced safety measures
Capacity limited to one third, face masks obligatory, and distancing must be kept
May 14, 2020 01:21 PM
Primavera Sound 2020 canceled
The music festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2021
May 11, 2020 08:38 PM
Ripoll prepares for a Festa Major at home during coronavirus confinement
A programme of music, storytelling, and dancing is scheduled for a packed weekend of activities
May 8, 2020 11:19 AM
Barcelona’s biggest art museums studying reopening together
Six of the Catalan capital’s biggest cultural centers say they won’t be able to open their doors before June
May 5, 2020 11:42 AM
Lockdown sees a heightened interest in learning Catalan online
Number of students up from 8,500 in March to over 18,000, with a third not residing in Catalonia
May 4, 2020 05:33 PM
Barcelona mayor cancels balcony concerts after criticism over costs
City council was to pay €200,000 in the middle of the health crisis, prompting bands to pull out
May 2, 2020 05:54 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.