What's on
Barcelona events calendar
What is actually on while you are here. A live feed of concerts, exhibitions, festivals, family days and free events, refreshed daily from the city's open cultural agenda, plus the annual festivals worth planning a trip around.
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Barcelona's festival year
The events that draw people to Barcelona on purpose. Deep guides to each are rolling out; several already live in our traveler sections (Pride in gay Barcelona, festivals for families in Barcelona with kids).
Sant Jordi
Books and roses fill the streets on 23 April. The city at its most charming.
Coming soonPrimavera Sound
One of Europe's biggest music festivals, out at the Parc del Forum.
Coming soonSonar
Electronic music and digital art across day and night venues.
Coming soonPride Barcelona
Pride week and the parade through the Gaixample. See our LGBTQ+ section.
Coming soonFesta Major de Gracia
The decorated-streets neighbourhood festival, free and joyous.
Coming soonLa Merce
The big one: the city's patron-saint festival with castells, correffoc and concerts.
Coming soonSitges Film Festival
Europe's top fantasy and horror film festival, down the coast.
Coming soonChristmas markets
Santa Llucia by the cathedral and festive lights across the city.
Coming soonTickets, tours and things around it
Heading to a concert or match? It is worth a look at nearby tours and a place to stay close by. For big nights, book a hotel in the right neighbourhood early.
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Plan around the events
Best time to visit
Line your trip up with the festival you want to catch.
SleepWhere to stay
Book early for festival and match weekends.
LGBTQ+Pride & Circuit
The queer calendar, in depth.
Live listings from the Barcelona open cultural agenda (Open Data BCN, CC BY 4.0), refreshed daily, with ticketed concerts and sport added from partner feeds. Always confirm dates and times with the venue before you travel.