What's On Barcelona: 1st - 3rd May

April 30, 2026

Good morning Barcelona! ¿Qué tal?

Last night we hosted our first What’s On Barcelona Dinner Club, where small groups of strangers were matched for dinner by a personality quiz, and didn’t feel like strangers for long.

Thanks to everyone who came. The feedback’s been great, and we’ll be running another one later in May.

If you’re looking for a last minute plan and you’re a fan of heavy metal, Motörhead are playing at Razzmatazz tonight. You can still get tickets here.

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

- Mark

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Fri 🌧️ 19°/16° Sat ☁️ 19°/16° ☁️ Sun 18°/14°

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1. Diada de Sant Pollastre – Poblenou’s “Chicken Festival”

What’s On: One of the more quirky local festivals takes place this Saturday, built around a neighbourhood legend involving chickens (pollastre) that supposedly saved locals from a fire by waking them up and helping them escape.

Expect a playful mix of theatre, parades and classic Catalan traditions, including a tongue-in-cheek procession, a homemade cart race, and a correfoc (where people run through the streets with fireworks).

📅 When: Saturday 2nd May, from 5:30pm
📍 Where: Plaça Prim (Poblenou)

For more info see here →

2. Croiss&Fest – Croissant Festival at Poble Espanyol

What’s On: A croissant festival is taking over Poble Espanyol this weekend, bringing together some of Barcelona’s top bakeries for three days of all things croissant.

Expect both sweet and savoury creations, plus the chance to vote for the best croissant in the city. There’ll also be live music, DJs and food workshops throughout the day.

On the subject of croissants, if you haven’t had a chocolate croissant from Sacha in Sarria, then you haven’t lived.

📅 When: Friday until Sunday, 11am–10pm
📍 Where: Poble Espanyol

For more info see here → 

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📅 When: Friday 12th June 12:00 until 22:00
📍 Where: The Social Hub (Poblenou)

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P.S. I’ll be heading to this event, so hopefully see you there! (say hi).

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3. Palo Market Fest – Design, Food & Live Music in Poblenou

What’s On: Palo Market Fest brings together design, fashion, food and live music inside the atmospheric Palo Alto complex in Poblenou.

Expect artisan stalls, gourmet food trucks and DJs playing throughout the day in the gardens of this former industrial space.

📅 When: Saturday + Sunday (12pm–10pm)
📍 Where: Carrer dels Pellaires, 30–38 (Poblenou)

For more info see here → 
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4. Free Entry to Museums

What’s On: On the first Sunday of the month many museums offer free entry, so you can explore Barcelona’s rich culture and history for free!

Here is a list of museums and their free opening times, but do double check their websites as some may require pre-registration.

📅 When: Sunday

5. Plan Ahead: World’s Largest Balloon Exhibition

What’s On: A huge immersive exhibition made from 600,000 balloons is coming to Barcelona, the largest of its kind in the world.

Expect a 70-minute journey through themed rooms filled with giant balloon sculptures, from dinosaurs and sea creatures to space scenes, all interactive and designed to be explored.

Tickets are now on sale with a 15% launch discount for early bookings. This looks like it could be a great activity to do with kids.

📅 When: Starts 21st May
📍 Where: Espai Inmersa (Poblenou)

For more info see here →

Also Happening This Weekend

🎶 Music, Parties & Nightlife

Feria de Abril (Parc del Fòrum) – Huge Andalusian fair with flamenco, food stalls, music and rides taking over the seafront (Ends Sunday).

🛍️ Markets & Shopping

Port Flea Market (Port Olímpic) – Second-hand market with 100+ stalls, vintage fashion, local brands, food, live music and workshops by the sea (Sun, 11am–8pm).

Barcelona International Record Fair (Estació del Nord) – Large record fair with 160+ stalls selling vinyl, CDs, posters and music memorabilia from around the world (Fri–Sun).

Big Plant Sale (Poblenou) – Pop-up plant market with 150+ varieties, with prices from €0.99 (Fri–Sun, free with registration).

Everything for €1 Market (Poblenou) – Second-hand market with 70+ vendors selling clothes, accessories and more, with everything priced at €1 (Sun, 10am–5pm, €3 entry).

🎨 Culture & Experiences

Jardí Geològic (Les Corts) – New 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.

The Last Days of Pompeii (IDEAL Montjuïc) – Immersive exhibition recreating Pompeii with 360° projections, VR and sound, including a dramatic Vesuvius eruption finale.

Montjuïc Open Air Cinema (Montjuïc) – Open-air cinema returning this July with films, live music & picnic space at Montjuïc Castle (10th July–5th Aug, tickets now on sale).

🌞 Outdoors & Active

Kidical Mass (Eixample → Glòries) – Family-friendly bike ride through the city promoting safer cycling infrastructure (Sun, 10:30am–2:30pm, free).

Era Skate Jam (Poblenou) – Skate event at The Skate Hub with slalom races, cash prizes for tricks, live music, DJs, plus free drinks and hot dogs (Sat, 5pm–9pm)

🚗 Just Outside Barcelona

Gavà Asparagus Fair (Gavà) – Local festival celebrating Gavà’s white asparagus, with food stalls, music, markets & exhibitions in town (Thu–Sun) ~25 min by car.

Need a car for a day trip? Get €20 off with Getaround and rent cars from locals across Barcelona.

💼 Jobs of the Week

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

— Mark

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