Catalonia's human tower groups hope new season can go ahead
Main 'casteller' event in Tarragona still not canceled as concerns about coronavirus crisis cast shadow over summer program
April 17, 2020 12:45 PM
Culture
Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Not even coronavirus can stop Sant Jordi's Day
Book and flower sectors to move celebration of love and reading from April 23 to July 23, with activities to do "at home" on patron saint's day
April 15, 2020 12:38 PM
Sant Jordi to be held on July 23 rather than April 23 as customary
Catalan book chamber and flower vendors guild agree to postpone date due to Covid-19
April 14, 2020 07:45 PM
Passion Play continues under lockdown
Residents of small town film at-home recreations of Jesus entering Jerusalem
April 10, 2020 07:15 PM
The Covid Art Museum: art in the time of coronavirus
Three Barcelona advertising creatives have set up the first virtual gallery dedicated to work born in confinement and quarantine
April 7, 2020 01:08 PM
World of dance remains defiant despite coronavirus
With 80% of the sector's activity in Catalonia affected by the crisis, dancers are overcoming the confinement restrictions by going online
April 5, 2020 11:22 AM
Barcelona mayor casts doubt on summer festivals in post-coronavirus ‘transition phase’
Ada Colau says major events gathering thousands will be last to be approved to take place after crisis passes
April 3, 2020 05:51 PM
Cooking, fitness, and solidarity: What to do in lockdown
During this state of emergency and home-confinement orders, you can learn to cook world-class meals, visit the Dalí Museum, and help your neighbours
April 1, 2020 02:14 PM
Music festivals continue with summer plans while monitoring health crisis
Many events have sold fewer tickets but expect sales to pick up once state of alarm ends
April 1, 2020 01:18 PM
Primavera Sound delayed until August 26-30
Tickets for Barcelona's iconic music festival will still be valid after event affected by covid-19 crisis
March 28, 2020 11:55 AM
Weekly losses of €1.5m for live music venues amid coronavirus crisis
Association of Concert Venues of Catalonia reports 340 cancelled gigs already with more to come
March 26, 2020 01:04 PM
Primavera Sound and other European festivals march on against coronavirus
Barcelona music festival among dozens pledging to carry through with this summer’s editions
March 24, 2020 06:48 PM
Sales of e-books rise 50% during coronavirus home-confinement
Reading time also up by half while various publishers offer some titles for free
March 20, 2020 04:38 PM
Catalan culture to enjoy while in quarantine
As the covid-19 coronavirus crisis shuts down society, Catalan News offers this selection of activities to keep yourself entertained
March 18, 2020 12:27 PM
‘Cuarentena Fest’ online streaming music festival arises out of difficult times
Local artists set up new initiative to keep spirits up with thousands in Catalonia and Spain in isolation
March 13, 2020 01:50 PM
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