WeBarcelona Newsletter

March 2026 turns Barcelona into a great stage for technology, cinema, gastronomy and family culture, with events spread across districts and the metropolitan area.

From 12 to 15 February 2026, Barcelona experiences a particularly vibrant few days with the overlap of two major popular celebrations. The Santa Eulàlia Festival, the city’s winter festival, fills the historic centre with tradition, folk culture and family-friendly activities. At the same time, Barcelona Carnival unleashes its most festive and irreverent spirit across neighbourhoods and districts with costumes, parades and events for all audiences. Giants, castellers and correfocs share the streets with satire, humour and music. The result is a continuous, free and open festive experience for locals and visitors alike. A unique opportunity to enjoy Barcelona at its most lively and participatory.

February arrives in Barcelona with an agenda that invites you to go out, explore and be surprised. The city fills with live music in streets and unique venues, winter-defining cultural festivals, immersive experiences that play with light and technology, major professional events, and plans designed to enjoy as a couple, with family or with friends. From free open-air concerts and landmark festivals to gastronomic, scientific and audiovisual experiences, this month proves that Barcelona never slows down, even during the coldest days. Here is a carefully curated selection of must-see events to make the most of February.

Christmas is now behind us, the festive lights slowly fade away, and Barcelona returns to its usual rhythm… but January is far from quiet. On the contrary, it’s the perfect time to rediscover the city at a slower pace, try new experiences, and dive into cultural plans that set the tone for the year ahead. This January is packed with ideas for all audiences: immersive exhibitions that take us from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean to ancient Rome, film and music festivals for families, local neighbourhood celebrations, and shows where humour and emotion go hand in hand. And even though summer still feels far away, Cruïlla Festival 2026 is already on the horizon, with ticket sales now open — a perfect excuse to start dreaming of live music by the sea. A great month to begin 2026 with curiosity, culture and a strong desire to get out and explore.

In this second and final December newsletter, we bring you a selection of plans to make the most of Christmas in Barcelona, from now until the arrival of the Three Kings. You’ll find Mediterranean-flavoured art at the Sorolla exhibition in Palau Martorell, Christmas markets as iconic as the Gran Via Three Kings Fair or La Algodonera Market at the Cotton House Hotel, and open-air festivals like the one in Plaça de Catalunya. If you’re looking for family ideas, there’s no shortage of options: Christmas at L’Aquàrium, free children’s screenings at the CCCB, the Toy Factory of the Three Kings, the Festival de la Infància or the Royal Camp in Nou Barris. And to wrap up the year in style, we’ll tell you how to experience the New Year’s Eve chimes, the Cursa dels Nassos, the Songs of the Sibyl, the Christmas carol concert by the Orfeó Català and, of course, the 2026 Three Kings Parade.

December kicks off in Barcelona with the city fully dressed for Christmas, and in this newsletter we’ve put together a selection for every taste. From the luminous magic of Christmas in Sant Jaume and the big Christmas village at Westfield La Maquinista, to heartwarming shows like The Little Prince, the Raluy Circus or the activities at the Sagrada Família and the city’s museums, families will find it easy to dive into the festive mood. This year, music also takes centre stage: a wealth of iconic Christmas concerts fills venues such as the Palau de la Música Catalana, the Sagrada Família, L’Auditori and other unique spaces, so it’s a good idea to book early, as tickets tend to sell out fast. And on top of that, it’s not all lights and carols: major events like Ombra Festival, Manga Barcelona, the Dart documentary film festival, the Salón Ocasión or the Festivalet design fair prove that December in Barcelona is about much more than just Christmas.

In this second November newsletter, Barcelona is starting to wrap itself in lights and special plans. From A Winter Night at Casa Batlló to the magical trail of The Lights of Sant Pau: Christmas Garden, via the illuminated façade of Casa Batlló and Nadal al Port in Port Vell, the city turns into a huge Christmas stage. There are plans for every taste: the fantasy and horror film marathon in Sants, the Christmas rooftop cinema at El Palace, Poblenou Open Night, Sant Jordi de Nadal, Poble Espanyol turned into a Christmas tale, and markets such as the Christmas Market Solidari or the Flow Y2K Streetwear Market. Looking a bit further ahead, you’ll also find ideas to say goodbye to the year with the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Barcelona, with options with and without dinner and, in many cases, early bird tickets that let you get better prices if you book in advance. And for those already thinking about summer, Primavera Sound 2026 —one of the major music festivals of the year— arrives with the full line-up confirmed and all ticket types already on sale, including the big electronic closing party Primavera Bits. It’s a great time to plan ahead and secure the best options before they sell out.

November arrives in Barcelona with the power of ideas, creativity and engagement. It’s the month when the city becomes a vast stage for discovery: cinema meets dance and sustainability at SUNCINE, series take over the screens with Serielizados Fest, and imagination fills Fabra i Coats during Festival 42. Science steps out of the labs with the Biennial and Science Week, while haute cuisine takes center stage at Gastronòmic Forum Barcelona, where chefs, producers and brands shape the future of gastronomy. Between a visit to the World Press Photo, a Mozart concert or a sustainable market by the sea, every week in November brings a new way to see, feel and connect.

October in Barcelona isn’t slowing down: there are still open-air concerts, film and visual-arts festivals, pro trade fairs, and family-friendly Halloween plans —many with free entry. This second roundup features Magic Nights at Casa Batlló, Barcelona Dibuja, the youth-powered BOCA Festival, essentials like Bizbarcelona and the Saló de l’Ocupació, plus Panoràmic and the Asian Film Festival. And a heads-up: Sónar 2026 tickets (18–20 June) are already on sale. Here are 12 can’t-miss ideas to make the most of October 2025 in Barcelona: culture, free activities, immersive experiences, festivals and family events to choose what to do today, this weekend, or over the All Saints’ long weekend.

October kicks off in Barcelona with a packed agenda: Oktoberfest brings live music and Bavarian food; emerging art gathers at SWAB, and Poble Espanyol hosts Bravas Fest. Urban culture and tattoo take center stage at BAUM Fest, while the city celebrates Les Corts’ Festa Major and La Rambla blossoms with the Festa del Roser. Montjuïc comes alive with two days of free activities, and Barcelona Design Week and the Barcelona International Boat Show arrive. The week rounds off with the Mixtur Festival and the Barcelona Jazz Festival, the Ballet of Lights show, the Mercat de Mercats food fair, Cruïlla Tardor concerts, cutting-edge Ciutat Flamenco, and the immersive Luminiscence experience.