Events in Barcelona

Australia Day 2019

It's that time of the year to celebrate all things antipodean, from kangaroos to Kylie, in the company of other bloody good blokes and sheilas, as we raise a schooner or five to the land down under. As always, Flaherty's […]

The World of Banksy in Barcelona

After its huge success in Paris, The World of Banksy arrives in Barcelona, bringing with it over 100 of the political vandal's thought-provoking works. The identity of the world's most famous street artist may forever be shrouded in mystery, but […]

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FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United

Things are about to get fruity this February, when two European giants clash in their bid to bring home the UEFA Europa League trophy. Any meeting between these two footballing behemoths is likely to be tasty, but with both FC […]

Magic Nights at Casa Batllo 2023

Sure you could be like all the other sheep and buy tickets for Casa Batllo by day, but sometimes it pays to stray from the flock... and this is one of those times. Magic Nights are a series of romantic […]

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Sala Montjuic Film Festival

Has it really been 20 years that this wonderful fiesta of film has lighted up the lives of Barcelona residents? The formula is simple and sumptuous. You bring a picnic and a chilled bottle of Cava, the festival organisers throw […]

Celebrating 4th July in Barcelona

A bit like St. Patrick's Day and Australia Day, there are certain international events that get celebrated in style here in Barcelona, thanks to the city's large number of foreign students, expats, tourists and assorted other visitors. American Independence Day […]

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The 9th edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off on the 20th July 2023 when co-hosts New Zealand play Norway at 9am Barcelona time. A month long festival of football follows down under, as 32 nations battle across […]

Festa Major de Gracia 2023

The highlight of the year for many locals (except those that actually live in Gracia... who tend to go on vacation to escape the incessant noise!), this is the most famous of Barcelona's festes majors, the district street festivals that […]

Festa Major de Sants 2023

After the much-fêted Festa Major de Gracia, the Sants district festival is probably the most fun to visit for foreigners looking to get into the Barcelona summer groove. Many of the streets will be dressed up with kitsch but fun […]

Rugby World Cup 2023

Two hundred years after schoolboy William Webb Ellis invented the game at Rugby School in Warwickshire, the 10th edition of the Rugby World Cup kicks off in Paris, France. A total of 20 nations will play 48 matches in ten […]

La Mercè 2023

Europe's biggest street party (or so we're told!), La Mercè is essentially a city-wide festa major, as Barcelona becomes a stage for all manner of fun activities such as concerts, parades, street theatre, workshops, wine tasting, book fairs, as well […]

Halloween 2023

Let's take a look at all the spooky goings on for Halloween 2023, from traditional customs and options for entertaining kids, to crazy boat parties and fancy dress club nights... La Castanyada Historically, Catalans celebrate All Saints' Day (1st November) […]

FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid

The two eternal rivals go head to head once more this 29th October as they contest La Liga. As always, these match ups are more than just a game, so if you do manage to get tickets consider yourselves lucky […]

Tutankhamun: The Immersive Experience

Discover the history of a millennia-old civilisation at the Tutankhamun the Immersive Experience! Inside the IDEAL Centre d’Arts Digitals, you will go on a journey back in time through 3,400 years, to immerse you in the world of Tutankhamun. With […]

A Winter Night at Casa Batllo

After the success of 'A WINTER NIGHT' experience last year, the chance to visit the Casa Batllo at night returns for winter 2023/&24! Featuring bold new projections, music and night façade lighting... strap yourself in for a unique nocturnal Barcelona […]

Thanksgiving 2023

No need to feel homesick on this Thanksgiving, there's a sizeable community of American expats and students who will want to mark the 23rd November with a feast the size of New England. Search around and you should find that […]

BeLONG Writing Workshop

‘BeLONG’ is a pop-up creative writing workshop taking place this December. Targeted at the travellers, the seekers, the ex-pats, and the restless souls in Barcelona, BeLONG explores the human theme of 'belonging' – where we belong, and if we belong, […]

Barcelona Christmas 2023

As in much of the rest of the world, there's a minor festival taking place on the 25th December celebrating the coming of the world's most famous carpenter. (Not Karen, in case you were wondering). Despite the often balmy weather, […]

Skiing Weekend Packages 2024

Barcelona Life's favourite travel company buses out of the city every weekend this winter, heading to the slopes of Andorra for a wild weekend of skiing and snowboarding. In winter 2024 the dates are: 26th-28th of January 2nd-4th of February […]

St. Valentine’s Day in Barcelona

Looking for romantic destinations to jet out to this February 14th? Well, buying flights to Barcelona for St. Valentine's Day is one of the best ways to guarantee your status as boyfriend or girlfriend of the year... and get yourself […]

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