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41 years after its creation, the tapestry that contains the famous star of La Caixa is in the process of being restored, and the interesting thing is that you will be able to witness it live.

Sónar is an international benchmark among electronic dance music festivals. The festival brings together established artists and new talents from all fields of music and audiovisual production, and as a global event it aims to connect creativity and technology from different disciplines. On March 9, the complete line-up of an edition that promises to be historic was revealed.

Mecal celebrates its 24th edition and consolidates itself as a national and international benchmark. This year they have received more than 4,500 works from 103 different countries and have selected 350 short films from more than 50 different countries.

New events published or updated Featured Luzia - Cirque du Soleil

Luzia, the new Cirque du Soleil show, is a journey through an imaginary Mexico. Luzia is a poetic and acrobatic ode to the rich and vibrant culture of a country whose wealth comes from an extraordinary mix of influences, stunning landscapes and architectural marvels.

Children, Shows

The Barcelona-Sitges International Vintage Car Rally reaches its 64th edition. This year only cars produced until 1928 and motorcycles produced until 1938 can participate and, as usual, both the driver and the occupants must be dressed in period clothing.

Dansa Metropolitana will fill theaters, civic centers, streets, squares and public spaces with dance. More than 190 activities around dance, with shows for all audiences, as well as conferences, workshops, face-to-face cinema and online cinema.

One of the great events in the educational field that also includes Futura. In this edition, individualized advice remains one of the main proposals. There will be 84 workshops for young people and families, sessions for teachers, information on all the post-compulsory studies that can be taken in Catalonia and much more.

This year, the kiosks of La Rambla will be the protagonists of the Arrival, which will begin at the end of La Rambla, at 6:00 p.m. In the act, the kings Belluga and Tòtil Tocatdelala will be accompanied by their usual entourage, and the press deliverers. The procession will go up La Rambla and the parade will end at the Palau de la Virreina with the battle of Taronjada and fireworks.

The popular imagery of Barcelona takes to the streets of the old town of Barcelona. Giants, big heads, the Eagle... You can also attend correfocs, castellers, sardana dances, gralles concerts, bastonaires, children's and youth dancing esbarts, a drummer meeting, and much more. During the Santa Eulàlia Festival, many museums and cultural spaces are also open for free.

The previous edition was held last November in a smaller format than usual, but this year, Llum BCN will once again shine brightly. Among the most outstanding international artists who will participate in the 2022 edition of Llum BCN we find Trevor Paglen, Ulf Langheinrich or Tundra, who will share experiences and ideas with the best national creators, such as Toni Arola, Mariona Benedito. Antoni Miralda or Jordi Canudas.