What's On Barcelona: 28th - 30th August

Bon dia!

If you managed to visit the decorated streets of Gràcia recently and were wondering which was voted best, it was Plaça Rovira, with its underwater world (the one with all the jellyfish). Congratulations to them!

As for this weekend. Here’s what’s on!

- Mark

⛅️ Weather

Fri ☁️ 29°/22° Sat ☀️ 28°/22° ☀️ Sun 29°/22°

1. Festes de Sants (Sants Neighbourhood Festival)

What’s On: It’s the final weekend of Festa Major de Sants, with 11 decorated streets and hundreds of free activities across the neighbourhood. The festival finishes with some of its biggest events, including castellers (human towers), correfocs (fire runs), street races and a closing piromusical.

📅 When: Ends Sunday 30th August
📍 Where: Sants neighbourhood

Highlights
Sat: Castellers (6pm), kids correfoc, omelette competition (8pm) & correfoc (9:30pm)
Sun: Giant Catalan Scrabble (10:30am) & closing piromusical

For more info see here →

2. Thai Festival Barcelona

What’s On: Thai Festival Barcelona returns for the first time in seven years, bringing a weekend of Thai culture to Moll de la Fusta. There’ll be more than 20 free activities, including traditional dance, Muay Thai demonstrations, Thai cooking shows, traditional massage and fashion shows.

📅 When: Saturday & Sunday, 11am–9pm
📍 Where: Moll de la Fusta

For more info see here →

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3. Giant Plant Sale

What’s On: A huge three day plant sale with around 150 varieties of houseplants, including low maintenance, low light, rare and pet-friendly options. Prices start from just €0.99, with plenty of plants under €10, plus pots and home decor.

📅 When: Friday until Sunday from 10am
📍 Where: El Portal de l’Eixample, Carrer de València, 286

For more info see here →

4. Valorant EMEA Finals & Fan Fest in Badalona

What’s On: Some of Europe's best professional gamers are coming to Badalona to compete in the regional finals of Valorant, a hugely popular online shooting game. You don't need to know anything about the game to visit though, with a free outdoor Fan Fest featuring interactive experiences, gaming activities, content creators and a live performance from Catalan artist Mushkaa.

📅 When: Friday 28th – Sunday 30th August
📍 Where: Palau Olímpic de Badalona

For tickets see here →

Also Happening This Weekend

🎶 Music, Parties & Nightlife
Free Open-Air Beach Party (Platja del Fòrum) – Free open-air beach party with techno & house from EFÍMERO at Sunseabar Beach Club (Fri, 3pm–midnight).

Rock&Grill (Poble Espanyol) – Classic rock tribute bands, grilled food, craft beer and live music under the stars (Thu, until 27th Aug).

Queens' Nights (Poble Espanyol) – Tribute concerts celebrating artists including ABBA and Amy Winehouse, plus DJs and food trucks (Fri, until 28th Aug).

Fritanga! (Poble Espanyol) – Live Catalan rumba, tapas, mojitos and DJs at one of Barcelona's best summer tardeos (Sat, until 29th Aug).

MASiMAS Festival (Various Venues) – Live jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop and Afro-Latin music across six iconic Barcelona venues (Until 6th Sept).

Live Music at Paperines (Montjuïc) – Enjoy live rumba under the stars at this open-air bar on Montjuïc, alongside food and drinks (Thu–Sun, 9pm–11pm, until 6th Sept).

🎬 Film & Outdoor Cinema
Mecal Air (Poblenou) – Free open-air short film screenings every Friday night, with themed sessions including comedy, animation and creative advertising (Until 28th Aug).

Filmoteca family cinema (El Raval) – Free weekend screenings at the Filmoteca. (Sat & Sun).

Finestrelles Summer Cinema (Esplugues de Llobregat) – Free outdoor cinema with weekly family-friendly films every Saturday evening (Until 12th Sept).

Family Cinema at the CCCB (El Raval) – Free screenings of animated & experimental short films exploring cities, every Wednesday & Saturday (Until 5th Sept).

🛍️ Food, Drinks, Markets & Shopping
PAU Cold Brew Launch (Ciutat Vella) – New Barcelona cold brew brand PAU launches with a pop-up where you can try its first batch + a few surprises (Sat & Sun, 9am–7pm).

Fet al Born (El Born) – Outdoor market showcasing local artists, designers and handmade products from the Born neighbourhood (Sat & Sun, 11am–8pm).

Two Market €1 & €2 Sale (Poblenou) – Second-hand clothing clearance with everything for €2 on Friday & Saturday, dropping to just €1 on Sunday (Fri–Sun)

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

🎨 Culture & Experiences
Free Magic Show (Sants) – Free street magic show from Barcelona's Magician Secret Club as part of Festa Major de Sants (Fri, 7:30pm).

Tibidabo Laser Show (Tibidabo) – Nightly laser, light and music show in Plaça dels Somnis (9:30pm, on park opening days).

Free Star Wars Exhibition (Passeig de Gràcia) – Original film props, life-size figures, ships & rare collectibles from one of Spain's largest private collections (Ends 18th Sept).

Emerging Art Festival (Various Locations) – 50+ exhibitions & events showcasing up-and-coming artists in galleries and art spaces across Barcelona (Until 3rd Sept).

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.

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

World’s Largest Balloon Exhibition (Poblenou) – Immersive exhibition made from 600,000 balloons, with sculptures & interactive rooms to explore.

Antarctica Experience (Plaça d'Espanya) – Escape the heat at this immersive exhibition exploring Antarctica through 360° projections, sounds & real footage.

🌞 Outdoors & Active
Festa Major de Sants Cycling Races (Sants) – cycling races along Carrer de Sants, with junior, women's & elite categories in the morning & afternoon (Sun, 10am–2:30pm).

Festa Major de Sants Running Races (Sants) – Running races for all ages along Carrer de Sants, including a 2km race & a race for young children (Sun, 8am–10am).

Outdoor Board Game Space at Glòries – Free open-air board game area with 100+ games you can borrow and play in the park (Sat & Sun, 6pm–10pm).

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

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

— Mark

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