What's On Barcelona: 13th - 15th November

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As for this weekend, here’s What’s On!

- Mark and Alex

^{P.S. Our pick for the weekend is the Horta dragon festival}

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1. Barcelona Medieval Fair – 100+ Stalls, Food & Street Performances

What’s On: After being postponed due to rain in October, the Creu Coberta Medieval Fair is on this weekend! The fair features more than 100 stalls, street performances, medieval demonstrations and children's workshops. Visitors are even encouraged to dress up in medieval costumes!

📅 When: Saturday & Sunday 10am–8pm
📍 Where: Carrer de la Creu Coberta, Sants

For more info see here →

2. Horta Dragon Festival – Fire Runs, Drums & Street Parties

What’s On: Horta comes alive this Saturday with a day of traditional Catalan festivities, including dragon displays, live drumming, workshops and street parades.

The highlight is the spectacular correfoc (fire run) at 7:30pm, where dragons and performers take to the streets with fireworks. The celebrations continue with a DJ party in the evening.

📅 When: Saturday 11am–10pm
📍 Where: Parc de les Rieres d'Horta

For more info see here →

A Cosy Night In? Watch a Film in Catalan! 🎬 [AD]

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3Cat, Catalonia's free streaming platform, has a whole catalogue of films to choose from, including comedies, dramas and family favourites. No subscription required!

Here are 3 films worth adding to your watchlist:

Barcelona, nit d'hivern: A romantic comedy following several love stories unfolding across Barcelona on Three Kings' Night. Perfect for a cosy evening, with plenty of familiar locations.

Pluja de mandonguilles (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs): A fun animated film about an inventor whose machine makes food fall from the sky. A good option for families and beginners learning Catalan.

El tresor de Barracuda: An animated pirate adventure about friendship, reading and discovery. Another great choice for families.

You can browse the full collection of films on 3Cat here →

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3. Barcelona Board Game Festival

What’s On: DAU Barcelona celebrates its 15th edition with four days dedicated to board games. Visitors of all ages can discover and try hundreds of games, take part in tournaments and enjoy activities at Fabra i Coats. A great event for families, friends and board game enthusiasts.

📅 When: Thursday until Sunday 10am–8pm
📍 Where: Fabra i Coats, Barcelona

For more info see here →

4. Cheesy Fest - Cheese Tasting, Cheesecakes & Wine

What’s On: Cheesy Fest brings three days of cheese tasting, cheesecakes, wine pairings and live music to Barcelona. Sample cheeses from Spain and around the world, with optional guided wine and cheese tastings.

📅 When: Friday until Sunday
📍 Where: L'Estació Espai Gastronòmic

For more info see here →

5. What the Foc! BBQ Festival – 14th to 15th November

What’s On: Barcelona's BBQ festival is back for its sixth edition, bringing two days of grilled food to the Antiga Fàbrica Estrella Damm. Six chefs will cook up more than 16 meat and vegetarian dishes over open flames, alongside live music, DJs, roasted chestnuts and arcade games.

📅 When: Saturday and Sunday
📍 Where: Antiga Fàbrica Estrella Damm

For more info see here →

Plan Ahead: U2 Live in Barcelona - Just Announced!

What’s On: It's just been announced that U2 are coming to Barcelona for two concerts next year! The Irish rock legends will perform at the Olympic Stadium as part of their Carnaval de Luz world tour.

Tickets go on general sale this Friday, 13th November, with Live Nation presale starting today (Thursday) at 10am.

📅 When: Thursday 13th & Saturday 15th May 2027
📍 Where: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Montjuïc

For more info see here →

Also Happening This Weekend

🎉 Neighbourhood Festivals (Festa Major)
Festa Major de la Sagrera (PDF) – 12th–22nd Nov.
Fri, 7pm: Live choir concert, followed by an alternative festival with bands and DJs.
Sat, 5:30pm: Confetti Party at Plaça Masadas
Sun, 11am: Giant puppet parade, followed by castellers in Plaça Masadas.

Festa Major de la Verneda – Ends 15th Nov.
Fri, 7pm: Latin party at Parc de Sant Martí, followed by concert at 9pm.
Sat, 11:30am: Castellers (human towers) at Plaça de la Palmera
Sun, 12pm: Traditional neighbourhood parade

Festa Major del Clot – Camp de l’Arpa (PDF) – Ends 15th Nov.
Fri, 8pm: Punk concerts featuring six acts at Parc del Clot.
Sat, 8:15pm: Correfoc (fire run) from Plaça de Carme Montoriol to Plaça del Mercat.
Sun, Castellers at Plaça de Valentí Almirall, and fireworks at Parc del Clot at 8:30pm.

🎶 Music, Parties & Nightlife
AMEBA Parkfest (L'Hospitalet) – Free open-air electronic music festival featuring local DJs and 13 hours of music at Parc de la Gran Via (Sat 14th Nov, 12pm–1am, free entry).

P-Tardeo Sessions (Poble Espanyol, Montjuïc) – Nostalgic 2000s party packed with throwback hits, singalongs & plenty of glitter (Sat 14th Nov, 6pm–midnight).

Say It Loud Festival (Paral·lel 62, Poble-sec) – Live music and DJ sets featuring reggae legend David Rodigan, DJ Koco and more (Sat 14th Nov).

Stories in Blue (Casino Barcelona, Port Olímpic) – An English-language evening combining live jazz, stand-up comedy, storytelling and improvised film noir (Sun 7pm).

Bryan Adams (Palau Sant Jordi) – Canadian rock legend performs hits like Summer of '69 and Heaven alongside new songs on his Roll With The Punches tour (Sat)

🛍️ Food, Drinks, Markets & Shopping
Foodie Black Week (Across Barcelona) – Hundreds of special offers, discounted menus & promotions at restaurants and bars across the city (Ends Sunday).

Soul Market (Port Olímpic) – Seaside market featuring 20+ stalls selling local fashion, art & handmade products + food trucks, live music & DJs (Sat & Sun free entry).

Sants Flea Market (Cotxeres de Sants) – The final edition of the year, featuring over 80 vintage brands at this indoor market (Sun 15th Nov, 11am–7pm, entry €2.19).

Wine Festival Rambla Catalunya (Eixample) – Outdoor wine festival featuring Catalan wines and cava, food stalls, tapas and live DJs (Sat 14th Nov, 12pm–11pm).

BCN en las Alturas (Torre Bellesguard) – Fashion, design, jewellery, food stalls & live music in a stunning Gaudí-designed setting (Fri–Sun, tickets from €7).

Tapantoni Autumn Tapas Route (Sant Antoni) – Explore 36 local bars and restaurants offering a tapa and drink for just €3.80, with the chance to win €300 (13th–29th Nov).

Christmas Conchas Workshop (Andrea’s Kitchen) – Learn to make & decorate traditional Mexican sweet bread with Xmas designs & delicious fillings (Sun 10am).

Barcelona Knits – Barcelona's annual knitting & yarn festival, with specialist exhibitors, wool shopping, workshops and talks for knitting enthusiasts (Sat & Sun).

Mercat de Colom Vintage Market (Port Vell) – Browse vintage jewellery, cameras, watches, antiques, military memorabilia and collectibles (Fri–Sun).

🎨 Culture & Experiences
Andy Warhol: Pop Icons (Palau Martorell, Gothic Quarter) – New exhibition featuring 180+ works, incl Campbell's Soup cans, celebrity portraits, & more (Opens Fri 13th Nov)

L’Alternativa Independent Film Festival (CCCB & Various Locations) – Independent film festival, featuring international & local films, shorts & special events (Ends 22nd Nov).

El Meu Primer Festival (Various Locations) – Children's film festival with international films, workshops & interactive screenings for ages 3–12 (Ends 22nd Nov).

El Petit Festival (Various Locations) – Performing arts festival for babies and young children aged 0–5, featuring theatre, dance & experiences for families (14th–29th Nov).

Science Week 2026 (Various Locations) – Science festival with workshops, exhibitions, tours of laboratories, astronomy activities & interactive experiences (Ends Sunday).

World Press Photo 2026 (CCCB) – Photojournalism exhibition showcasing 42 award-winning photographers covering global issues. (Now until 13th Dec).

FotoFest Poblenou (Poblenou) – Photography festival featuring 20 exhibitions, workshops & talks across spaces throughout the neighbourhood (Ends 28th Nov)

Dinosaurium (IDEAL, Poblenou) – Step back 240 million years with life-size dinosaurs, giant projections, virtual reality in an immersive experience.

Oscar Tusquets Exhibition (Poblenou) – Works by Dalí, Barceló & Mariscal from the architect's private collection (until 18 Dec, private visits by appointment).

Escena – Barcelona Districte Cultural (Various Locations) – Free theatre, dance, live music & family shows at cultural centres across the city (Now until 19th Dec).

Jardí Geològic (Les Corts) – open-air museum exploring geology and Earth science, with rock displays and interactive exhibits (Free, open daily).

La Model Prison (Esquerra de l’Eixample) – Former prison turned public space, open for free visits where you can explore its cells and learn about its history.

🌞 Outdoors & Active
38th Sagrada Família Mile (Sagrada Família) – Annual running event with a 1.6km race, an 800m children's race and a 200m family run (Sun 15th Nov).

Montjuïc Walking Route (Poble-sec / Montjuïc) – Free 12km group walk exploring Montjuïc, starting and finishing at Jardins de les Tres Xemeneies (Sun approx. 4 hours).

46th Sant Martí Popular Run (Sant Martí) – Annual community running event with 5km and 10km routes, starting and finishing on Carrer de Provença (Sun 15th Nov, 9am).

Juguem a les Places (Various Locations) – Free outdoor play spaces for kids & families across almost 50 Barcelona squares, with toys, games & activities.

Barcelona Night Skate Routes – Free guided skate routes through Barcelona every Friday night, starting from Vila Olímpica & led by volunteer skaters (Fri, 10pm).

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That’s all for this week, have a great weekend!

— Mark and Alex

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