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Tarantos Flamenco Show
Shows
17/12/2024 to 31/12/2024
Los Tarantos is the oldest flamenco tablao in Barcelona and is next to Las Ramblas...
New Year's Eve parties in Barcelona
Experiences, Gastronomy, Special
31/12/2024 to 01/01/2025
If you do not want to celebrate the passage from 2024 to 2025 next to the Magic Fountain of…
La Pedrera Night Experience - Night Show
Experiences, Shows
17/12/2024 to 17/12/2025
A different way to know one of the most emblematic monuments of Barcelona...
Festival de la Infancia (Children's Festival)
Children, Festival
27/12/2024 to 31/12/2024
At the Children's Festival, children from 0 to 12 years old enjoy games and workshops, practice…
Casa Batlló, a unique immersive experience in Barcelona
Children, Experiences, Exhibitions, Shows
17/12/2024 to 31/01/2025
The wait was worth it. Casa Batlló has dedicated 6 years to designing this experience, a…
IKONO Barcelona, interactive journey to surrealist worlds
Experiences, Exhibitions
17/12/2024 to 14/06/2025
IKONO Barcelona is an exciting interactive journey into surreal worlds and experiences. Discover a…

Things to do in Barcelona today

Breakfast with SantaChildrenOn December 16 and 17, from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm, Santa Claus will make a special visit to the…21/12/2024 to 22/12/2024
Funbox, a huge inflatable park in BarcelonaChildrenFUNBOX was born in Southern California, FUNBOX with the mission to revolutionize family…13/12/2024 to 12/01/2025
Alfa5 - XR Sports, a new entertainment concept in BarcelonaExperiences, SportsAlfa 5 is the largest XR Sports centre in the world. There you can practice 9 experiences that…18/12/2024 to 31/05/2025
Sounds of ChristmasConcertsBarcelona will be filled with music for Christmas from December 7 to January 3. The streets,…07/12/2024 to 03/01/2025 Free event
Casa Batlló Christmas lightingChildren, ShowsIf you are near the Casa Batlló, take into account that every Christmas its facade is illuminated…28/11/2024 to 06/01/2025
Christmas at the Westfield la Maquinista shopping mallChildren, ShowsThis holiday season, Westfield Glòries offers Christmas activities for the whole family to enjoy,…06/12/2024 to 05/01/2025
Barcelona Christmas Tour by Bus ExperiencesBook your place on the exclusive Barcelona Christmas Route aboard the official tourist bus. Enjoy a…03/12/2023 to 30/12/2024
Christmas Fair Gran Via BarcelonaLocal markets - Flea marketsThe Christmas Fair on Gran Vía is a classic of Barcelona's Christmas landscape. At this Fair you…14/12/2024 to 06/01/2025 Free event
Christmas Festival at Plaza de CatalunyaChildren, Concerts, Local markets - Flea markets, Shows, Theater/DanceThe Plaza de Catalunya, in the heart of Barcelona, becomes as usual in recent years, a stage where…20/12/2024 to 30/12/2024 Free event
Christmas in the Museums of BarcelonaChildren, Cinema, Exhibitions, ShowsMuseums and other municipal cultural spaces in Barcelona have prepared a Christmas with a wide…30/11/2024 to 07/01/2025
Christmas at L'Aquàrium de BarcelonaChildrenFrom November 30 to January 7, L'Aquàrium de Barcelona offers several Christmas activities. These…30/11/2024 to 07/01/2025
Christmas screenings at the CCCBChildren, CinemaEvery year, during Christmas, the CCCB offers free children's cinema in the Hall. This year the…20/12/2024 to 22/12/2024 - 27/12/2024 to 29/12/2024 - 02/01/2025 to 04/01/2025 Free event
Christmas in Poble EspanyolChildren, Concerts, ShowsChristmas returns to Poble Espanyol with more than 20 corners decorated with scenes and characters…20/12/2024 to 24/12/2024 - 26/12/2024 to 29/12/2024 - 02/01/2025
Christmas at Sagrada FamiliaChildren, Concerts, ShowsLa Sagrada Familia invites you to feel and share the Christmas spirit with activities aimed at all…30/11/2024 to 31/12/2024
Christmas at the Port - Moll de la FustaChildren, Concerts, Experiences, Gastronomy, Local markets - Flea markets, ShowsFrom November 29 to January 6, Barcelona will celebrate Christmas at the Port under the theme The…29/11/2024 to 06/01/2025 Free event
Cyborg, an avant-garde show by Circo RaluyShowsCirco Raluy presents its new and avant-garde show Cyborg, which fuses technological innovation and…20/12/2024 to 02/03/2025
Guitar Legends Hall, an unforgettable journey through rock historyExperiences, ExhibitionsThe Guitar Legends Hall is a musical experience that will not leave you indifferent. In the heart…17/12/2024 to 14/06/2025
Lighting the Christmas lights of BarcelonaChildren, Shows, Theater/DanceThe opening ceremony and party of the Barcelona Christmas Lights Switch-on will once again be held…28/11/2024 to 06/01/2025 Free event
A large interactive and luminous Christmas star in Sant Jaume SquareExperiences, ShowsThis year Christmas comes to the Plaza de Sant Jaume in a different way: no manger will be…29/11/2024 to 05/01/2025 Free event
The traditional nativity scene in BarcelonaExhibitionsThe Association of Nativity Scene Makers of Barcelona is once again building the traditional…29/11/2024 to 24/12/2025 - 26/12/2024 to 31/12/2024 - 02/01/2025 to 05/02/2025 Free event
A winter night at Casa BatllóChildren, Experiences, Exhibitions, ShowsSecond edition of this night experience that transports us to a winter night of the last century at…13/11/2024 to 14/01/2025
Christmas Market of the Sagrada FamiliaChildren, Local markets - Flea marketsAlmost a hundred stalls selling all kinds of figures and elements for nativity scenes, Christmas…28/11/2024 to 23/12/2024 Free event
Fira de Santa Llúcia - Christmas MarketChildren, Local markets - Flea marketsThe Fira de Santa Llúcia is the oldest and classic Christmas market in Barcelona (1786-2024, this…24/11/2024 to 23/12/2024 Free event
AMAZÔNIA, by Sebastião SalgadoExhibitionsThe great exhibition AMAZÔNIA by Sebastião Salgado arrives in Barcelona, an unrepeatable…04/12/2024 to 23/12/2024 - 26/12/2024 to 30/12/2024 - 02/01/2025 to 28/02/2025
Natalis, the wizarding worlds of Poble EspanyolChildren, ExperiencesPoble Espanyol is transformed into the ideal setting to enjoy Christmas in Barcelona. The…20/12/2024 to 24/12/2024 - 27/12/2024 to 29/12/2024 - 02/01/2025 to 05/01/2025
The Lights of Sant Pau: Christmas GardenChildren, Experiences, ShowsA 1.5 km long circular route and millions of points of light. Sets of Christmas lights, illuminated…21/11/2024 to 12/01/2025
Dart - Documentary film festival on contemporary artCinema, FestivalDart is the first documentary film festival dedicated to contemporary art, and a meeting place…27/11/2024 to 31/12/2024
Christmas rooftop cinema at El Palace BarcelonaCinemaThe best Christmas movies return to the Rooftop Garden of the Hotel El Palace Barcelona. Four cozy…28/11/2024 to 06/01/2025
Barcelona: Merry Markets Private Christmas TourExperiencesA private tour in the old town of Barcelona, to discover the city during Christmas. An exclusive…28/11/2024 to 06/01/2025
Jules Verne: 200, world premiere in BarcelonaChildren, Experiences, ExhibitionsJules Verne 200 has had its world premiere in Barcelona, at the IDEAL Digital Arts Center. It is…16/12/2024 to 09/02/2025
El Petit Príncep, 11 seasons in BarcelonaChildren, Musicals, ShowsThe story of The Little Prince, the boy who saw an elephant eaten by a boa instead of a hat, like…21/12/2024 to 24/12/2024 - 26/12/2024 to 31/12/2024 - 02/01/2025 to 05/01/2025 - 10/01/2025 to 12/01/2025 - 17/01/2025 to 19/01/2025
Festival ClàssicsConference/Debates, Exhibitions, Festival, Theater/DanceThe Festival dels Clàssics celebrates the second centenary of the Bernat Metge collection, focusing…22/10/2024 to 22/12/2024
Henri Cartier-Bresson and KBr Flama'24ExhibitionsHenri Cartier-Bresson is one of the most famous photographers of the 20th century.11/10/2024 to 26/01/2025
Barcelona Cultural District, free quality eventsChildren, Cinema, Concerts, Shows, Theater/DanceThe Barcelona Cultural District expands its programming this fall, incorporating free proposals for…09/10/2024 to 01/03/2025 Free event
The Messiah of Handel in the Palau de la Música CatalanaConcertsOne of the best operas in history, El Mesías de Händel, which you can enjoy in an exclusive place…22/12/2024
Jazz Barcelona Festival, featured artists 2025Concerts, Conference/Debates, FestivalThe Barcelona Jazz Festival, with 56 editions celebrated, is one of the most important jazz events…10/10/2024 to 23/03/2025
FC Barcelona - Atlético de MadridFootball - La LigaThe La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, scheduled for December 22, 2024 at the…22/12/2024
The doctor, the musical: an epic adventure at the Teatre Apolo in BarcelonaShows, Theater/DanceThe Doctor, the Musical, based on the bestseller by Noah Gordon, arrives in Barcelona starting…29/10/2024 to 22/12/2024
Hot Air Balloon Excursion from BarcelonaExperiencesEnjoy a flight of approximately 1 to 1.5 hours that will take you to heights where you can admire…18/12/2024 to 31/08/2025
Los 22 del MarketLocal markets - Flea marketsLos 22 del Market is a small gathering of 22 recycling freaks. You will find a bit of everything,…22/12/2024 Free event
Pixar World: immersive exhibitionChildren, Experiences, ExhibitionsThis immersive exhibit, Pixar's largest to date, invites you to immerse yourself in the worlds of…17/12/2024 to 12/01/2025
Dalí Challenge Barcelona, an immersive experienceExperiences, ExhibitionsAfter its successful opening in Madrid and recent opening in Sao Paulo, Dalí Challenge, a creation…17/12/2024 to 15/01/2025
Bubble Planet - Immersive ExperienceChildren, ExperiencesIn Bubble Planet the biggest and most amazing bubbles await you to take your imagination to new…04/12/2024 to 31/01/2025
Gran Gala FlamencoShows, Theater/DanceGran Gala Flamenco is a journey through the deepest and most authentic Flamenco. An intense show in…09/10/2024 to 01/01/2025 - 02/03/2025 to 09/03/2025
The concerts of the Big Bang BarConcertsThe current Big Bang Bar is a classic in Barcelona that has a long history since the beginning of…03/01/2024 to 29/12/2024 No entrance fee, obligatory consumption
The events of Craft BarcelonaConcertsCraft Barcelona is a tapas bar that offers live music from Monday to Sunday, monologues, blues…02/01/2024 to 31/12/2024 No entrance fee, obligatory consumption
Flamenco Show at Tablao de CarmenShowsThis flamenco show, a tribute to the legendary dancer Carmen Amaya, has amazed Tablao de Carmen's…17/12/2024 to 14/06/2025
Visit the Santa Eulàlia paileboteChildren, ExperiencesThe Santa Eulàlia pailebote is a restored ship from 1918 that is part of the fleet of the Maritime…02/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
La Pedrera Night Experience - Night ShowExperiences, ShowsA different way to know one of the most emblematic monuments of Barcelona...17/12/2024 to 17/12/2025
La Casa dels EntremesosChildren, ExhibitionsLa Casa de los Entremeses brings together in a free exhibition historical and innovative elements…02/01/2024 to 31/12/2024 Free event
The Amusement Room in the attic of the MarèsChildren, ExhibitionsThe Frederic Marès Museum opened its attic to the public last year; undoubtedly the ideal place to…02/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
Joseph Beuys, It is counted behind the bone - Space of painExhibitionsOne of the first works of "la Caixa" Collection of Contemporary Art that was acquired in 1985 and…02/01/2024 to 31/12/2024 Free event
FilmoXica - FilmotecaChildren, CinemaAmong the various tasks of the Filmoteca de Catalunya, one is to bring the cinema projected on the…13/01/2024 to 28/12/2024
Sorolla, a new dimensionExperiences, ExhibitionsAn exceptional immersive exhibition commemorating the centenary of the death of Sorolla, the master…17/12/2024 to 19/01/2025
Nightmare Horror Museum BarcelonaExperiencesA museum in the gothic streets of Barcelona. This terrifying experience takes place in a 13th…17/12/2024 to 14/06/2025
Santa Maria del Mar Guided Tour: Interior and TerracesExperiencesA visit that will allow you to discover one of the most important churches in Barcelona, the church…19/12/2024 to 14/06/2025
Candlelight concerts in BarcelonaConcerts, ExperiencesCandlelight is a unique experience that allows you to enjoy concerts by candlelight. The concerts…22/12/2024 to 22/02/2025
The Wax Museum of Barcelona: a renewed experienceChildren, ExperiencesThe Barcelona Wax Museum opened its doors in 1973. Its collections and the way they are exhibited…16/12/2024 to 30/06/2025
Paradox Museum Barcelona, optical illusions and visual tricksChildren, ExperiencesA unique and exciting experience that explores science, technology and perception through a series…16/12/2024 to 28/02/2025
Gothic Quarter and Flamenco Show for a small groupExperiences, ShowsGuided walking tour of the Gothic Quarter, the oldest neighborhood in Barcelona, culminating in a…17/12/2024 to 30/11/2025
Ravel's Bolero, an immersive experienceExperiencesA new immersive experience at CaixaForum with virtual reality technology that reveals the…18/12/2024 to 13/04/2025
IKONO Barcelona, interactive journey to surrealist worldsExperiences, ExhibitionsIKONO Barcelona is an exciting interactive journey into surreal worlds and experiences. Discover a…17/12/2024 to 14/06/2025
La Casa dels Cants (The House of Songs)ConcertsThe La Casa dels Cants cycle is a series of concerts that take place in the emblematic auditorium…07/07/2024 to 04/06/2025
Barcelona Flashback. Story kit in 100 objectsExhibitionsAn innovative exhibition structure based on synthesis. The aim is to explain the historical…25/06/2024 to 24/12/2024 - 26/12/2024 to 31/12/2024
Festival del Mil·lenniConcerts, FestivalThe Festival del Mil·lenni is a festival that has established itself as one of the most important…17/12/2024 to 23/12/2025
The concerts of Marula Café BarcelonaConcertsThe Marula Café Barcelona is a modern club in Barcelona to listen to live music and to dance. Every…18/12/2024 to 31/01/2025
Numismatics and Philately Market in Plaça ReialLocal markets - Flea marketsThe Numismatics and Philately Market of Plaça Reial began its journey at the end of the 19th…07/01/2024 to 31/12/2024 Free event
The Sunday Market of Sant AntoniLocal markets - Flea marketsAt the Sant Antoni Sunday Market you can find books, postcards, stickers, figurines, historical…07/01/2024 to 31/12/2024 Free event
Show at Tablao Flamenco CordobésGastronomy, ShowsThe tablao is to flamenco what a jazz club is to jazz: the ideal space to enjoy the most authentic…17/12/2024 to 20/09/2025
Symphony, an immersive experienceExperiencesWith this immersive experience, the viewer feels like another musician in an orchestra. Enjoy the…18/12/2024 to 13/04/2025
Torre Glòries Lookout, breathtaking views of BarcelonaChildren, Experiences, ExhibitionsThe viewpoint celebrates its first Christmas with a special decoration created by the Catalan…16/12/2024 to 31/03/2025
Tarantos Flamenco ShowShowsLos Tarantos is the oldest flamenco tablao in Barcelona and is next to Las Ramblas...17/12/2024 to 31/12/2024
The concerts of Nota79ConcertsLive music is the main offer of the Note79. At least three modern music concerts per week are…14/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
Gaudi experience in 4DChildren, Experiences, ExhibitionsYou will find the exhibition space that houses Gaudí Experience very close to Park Güell and can be…16/12/2024 to 13/06/2025
Casa Batlló, a unique immersive experience in BarcelonaChildren, Experiences, Exhibitions, ShowsThe wait was worth it. Casa Batlló has dedicated 6 years to designing this experience, a…17/12/2024 to 31/01/2025
Barcelona: 2-Hour Private Sunset Sailing ExperienceExperiencesIn this exclusive experience you will set sail from Port Vell and sail towards the horizon of the…17/12/2024 to 30/09/2025
Intimate Barcelona eBike Tour with Gourmet Tapas & WineExperiencesAn excellent tour and highly valued by users that will allow you to get to know the old town...17/12/2024 to 03/12/2025
Boat trip along the coast of Barcelona with Snacks and CavaExperiencesOne of the attractions of Barcelona is its coastline and with this experience you can live it...17/12/2024 to 02/12/2025
Immersive experience at The Banksy MuseumExhibitionsAnother exhibition that returns after the start of the de-escalation. After the success of the…17/12/2024 to 14/06/2025
Pintores del Pi, outdoor exhibition in BarcelonaExhibitions, Local markets - Flea marketsWith more than 40 years, it's the oldest and most established outdoor exhibition in Barcelona,…06/01/2024 to 31/12/2024 Free event
XcèntricCinema, Conference/DebatesA cycle of films with films that have not had access, or have had in a very limited way, to the…29/09/2024 to 25/06/2025

Latest published, current and upcoming events

Christmas rooftop cinema at El Palace Barcelona
The best Christmas movies return to the Rooftop Garden of the Hotel El Palace Barcelona. Four cozy double cabins with blankets, cushions and hot water bottles become the perfect refuge from which to enjoy 7 movies, full of Christmas spirit.
Cinema
28/11/2024 to 06/01/2025
FC Barcelona - Deportivo Alavés
Tickets for the FC Barcelona match of the 13th La Liga matchday in the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, on November 12th.
Football - La Liga
02/02/2025
Great New Year's Concert Barcelona
If you are a lover of classical music and want to be part of a unique experience, you can not miss this opportunity. The Great New Year's Concert is a show that has amazed thousands of spectators around the world: 34 years of success and more than 5…
Concerts
26/12/2024 - 01/01/2025 - 06/01/2025
Barcelona: Merry Markets Private Christmas Tour
A private tour in the old town of Barcelona, to discover the city during Christmas. An exclusive local guide for your group will guide you through the Gothic Quarter while explaining the customs of Barcelona and Catalonia at this time of year, and…
Experiences
28/11/2024 to 06/01/2025
St. Stephen's Concert in Barcelona
Traditional Sant Esteve concert at the Palau de la Música Catalana. This great celebration of all the choirs that form the soul of the Palau de la Música Catalana, is already one of the most important annual events of the institution.
Concerts
26/12/2024

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