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Things to do
Things to do in Barcelona and Catalonia
MIRA Digital Arts Festival, ratafia fair, and lots of comedy: what's on this weekend
From concerts, festivals, and family-friendly events, there are always plenty of things to do in Barcelona and the surrounding area
U2 to play two nights at Barcelona's Olympic Stadium May 2027
Irish band will stop in Catalonia as part of ‘Carnaval De Luz presents: The Greatest Show On Earth’ world tour
Sónar announces changes to festival format and first 2027 headliners
Bonobo, Tokischa, Yung Lean, Jessie Ware, and Cornelius among first acts announced
Primavera Sound Barcelona unveils 2027 line-up by day
Fontaines D.C. and Massive Attack headline Thursday, Phoebe Bridgers and FKA twigs play Friday, and Doechii and Hayley Williams top bill on Saturday
In-Edit returns to Barcelona with documentaries on Marianne Faithfull, David Bowie and Pulp
Festival features 71 films, new works by Albert Serra and Carla Simón, and the premiere of a short documentary about Jordi Savall
Sharks exhibition gets European debut in Barcelona science museum
CosmoCaixa exhibit features 10 life-sized models and interactive displays
080 Barcelona Fashion returns to Port Vell with 26 designers and brands
Catalonia's fashion sector generates €17.5 billion annually, says minister
Danny DeVito honored at Sitges on 'Matilda' 30th anniversary
Sitges Film Festival headed for record-breaking year in total earnings
Gaudí's unbuilt projects come to life in new Barcelona exhibition
Virtual reality tour runs through January 31
'Barcelona et dona la benvinguda': Barcelona International Community Day focuses on integration ahead of largest edition yet
13th edition taking place Saturday, October 24 at Maritime Museum will feature expanded exhibitors' fair
Major feature films and cult classics: What not to miss at Sitges Film Festival
The fantasy and horror film festival kicks off on October 8 and ends October 18
Open House architecture festival to offer rare glimpse into Barcelona buildings
Festival opens 217 buildings to public for free between October 24-25
Looking for plans for what to do in Barcelona and Catalonia? Check out our cultural guide for things to do here. With both a weekend guide and more long-term ideas of things to do.