What's On Barcelona: 29th - 31st May

Bon Dia!

I hope you’ve had a good week.

Last night we hosted another Dinner Club, where small groups of strangers were matched for dinner by a personality quiz, & didn’t feel like strangers for long.

Thanks to everyone who came. We’ll be running another next month in Gracia.

If you’re into Padel, today (Thursday) is the last day to visit the Padel World Summit.

And it’s hard to stay cool in this heat, but a very clever person has created an interactive map that shows whether Barcelona’s streets & terraces will be in the sun or shade at a specific date & time, helping you pick the perfect spot to sit outside.

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

- Mark

⛅️ Weather

Fri ☀️ 28°/22° Sat ⛅ 26°/22° ⛅ Sun 26°/22°

1. Barcelona Hotel Terraces Week

What’s On: For ten days, 58 Barcelona hotels are opening up their rooftops and terraces with more than 120 cultural, food, music, wellness and family activities.

Expect rooftop concerts, yoga classes, show cookings, tastings, creative workshops and family shows, all designed to help residents rediscover the city.

Some activities require booking and places can fill up quickly.

📅 When: Friday until Sun 7th June
📍 Where: Hotel terraces across Barcelona

More info here →

2. Tast a la Rambla Food Festival

What’s On: More than 36 restaurants and pastry shops serve tapas, desserts and tasting dishes from some of Barcelona’s best known chefs and restaurants.

Alongside the food, there’ll be showcookings, wine tastings, workshops and live music throughout the weekend.

Entry is free, with food and drinks purchased using tokens inside the festival.

📅 When: Starts today, ends Sun 31st May
📍 Where: Plaça Catalunya

For more info see here → 

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Whether you’re heading to Primavera Sound (which starts next Wednesday) or just pretending you have tickets, here are two Catalan artists you should add to your playlist:

Ven'nus: perfect for those main-character melancholic moments. Her sound mixes indie pop, electronic textures and dreamy, intimate lyrics that feel like a 2am walk home.

Start with Vinya del mar. She recently teamed up with Catalan band Al·lèrgiques al Polen to cover the iconic 60s love song Paraules d’amor by Joan Manuel Serrat.

Ouineta: for days when your brain feels like a glittery internet tab moving at 200 km/h. Her mix of experimental pop, hyperpop & electronic sounds feels futuristic, chaotic & weirdly addictive, in the best way possible.

Listen to DM’s, with the chorus: “M’agrades tant, tant, tant…” (“I’m so, so, so into you…”). She also just dropped Nois (Boys) with her girlfriend Mushkaa, one of the biggest names in the Catalan urban scene right now.

Now you have 1 week to learn all the lyrics ahead of Primavera Sound. Good luck!

For more resources on learning Catalan see here →

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3. Barcelona Modernista Fair

What’s On: Barcelona is stepping back into the early 1900s this weekend as the annual Modernista Fair returns with vintage markets, performances, workshops, antique cars, puppet shows and people dressed in period costumes.

This year’s edition is dedicated to Antoni Gaudí to mark 100 years since his death, celebrating the movement that helped shape Barcelona into the world capital of Modernisme.

📅 When: Friday until Sunday
📍 Where: Carrer del Bruc (between Diagonal & Consell de Cent)

For more info see here →

4. Wine Festival at Poble Espanyol

What’s On: Poble Espanyol is hosting a three-day wine festival this weekend focused on award-winning Catalan wines, live music, DJ sets and food.

You can try guided tastings and wine pairings led by sommeliers, alongside tapas, cheese boards, croquettes and other dishes designed to match the wines.

📅 When: Friday until Sunday
📍 Where: Poble Espanyol

For more info see here →

Plan Ahead: Montjuïc’s Olympic Pool Reopens Next Week

What’s On: It’s HOT right now. But next week you’ll be able to cool off in Montjuïc’s Olympic pool as it reopens to the public for summer on Saturday 6th June.

Known for its panoramic city views, being the filming location of Kylie Minogue’s ‘Slow’, and the place I once got one of the worst sunburns of my life (so yes, wear suncream).

📅 When: From Saturday 6th June until September
📍 Where: Piscines Municipals Montjuïc

For more info see here → (says opens 8th June, but I emailed them & they told me 6th)

Also Happening This Weekend

🎉 Neighbourhood Festivals

Festa Major de la Dreta de l’Eixample – Local street festival with castellers, open-air cinema, historical parades, communal meals, concerts and late-night DJs (Fri–Sun).

Festa Major de la Prosperitat (Nou Barris) – Neighbourhood festival with fire runs, drag shows, live concerts, sardine barbecues, artisan markets & more (Ends 7th June).

Festa Major del Passatge Lluís Pellicer (Eixample) – Tiny street festival hidden inside a small Eixample passageway, with food tastings, bands & late-night DJs (Fri to Sun).

Festa Major de Trinitat Vella (Sant Andreu) – Neighbourhood festival with parades, foam parties, correfocs, giant figures, open barbecues and concerts (Ends 7th June).

Festa Major del Besòs i el Maresme (Sant Martí) – Community dinners, musical bingo, pinxo food fairs, live music and outdoor games (Until 7th June).

🎶 Music, Parties & Nightlife

Talents Jazz at La Pedrera (Passeig de Gràcia) – Rooftop jazz concerts at Gaudí’s La Pedrera, featuring emerging jazz artists plus cava & attic access (Fri).

SOUNDIT Plaza at La Monumental – Open-air electronic music event inside Barcelona’s former bullring (Sat, 3pm–10pm).

🛍️ Markets & Shopping

Petit Mercat de Mercats (Barceloneta) – Food market with tastings, live music & bbq areas where you can cook produce bought directly from market stalls (Fri & Sat).

International Cactus & Succulent Exhibition (Estació del Nord) – Plant fair featuring rare cacti, succulents & endangered plant species (Sat & Sun).

Poderío Market (Eixample) – Viral fashion and design pop-up selling clothing, accessories, crafts and home decor inside a former hotel ballroom (Fri–Sun, free entry).

Marina & Farmers Fair (Zona Franca) – Neighbourhood fair with 70+ stalls, food, cava tastings, live music, flamenco, children’s activities and craft stands (Sat, free entry).

Fet al Born (El Born), A Local Market with independent fashion, design & crafts on Passeig del Born (Sat–Sun).

Los 22 Market (Poblenou) – Vintage and second-hand market with 40+ sellers and thousands of items, with prices capped at €30 (Sun, 11am–7pm).

🎨 Culture & Experiences

Port of Barcelona Open Days (Port de Barcelona) – Free behind the scenes tours of the port including boat trips, theatrical visits and maritime activities (Sat & Sun).

Mecal Pro Short Film Festival (Poblenou) – Free international short film & animation festival with outdoor screenings, and workshops (Until 31st May).

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.

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

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

TRAM Barcelona Open (Pedralbes) – International wheelchair tennis tournament featuring many of the world’s top-ranked players (Free with reservation, ends Sunday).

Barcelona Port Charity Run (Port de Barcelona) – Charity run through the port with 5km & 2km races, kids activities & live music raising money for cancer research (Sun)

Barcelona Bike Festival & Ride (Arc de Triomf) – cycling event with a 12km community bike ride, family activities & second-hand children’s bike exchange (Sun).

Outdoor Board Game Space at Glòries – Free open-air board game area with 100+ games you can borrow and play in the park (Sat, 10am–2pm & Sun, 4pm–8pm).

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

🎭 Where to See Castellers This Weekend

Saturday
Gothic Quarter – Pla de la Seu (12pm)
Dreta de l’Eixample – Consell de Cent/Girona (5.30pm)
Barceloneta – Plaça de la Barceloneta (6pm)

Sunday
El Clot – Plaça Font i Sagué (12pm)
Poble Sec – Carrer de Blesa (12pm)
Tibidabo – Plaça dels Somnis (12pm)

💼 Jobs of the Week

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

— Mark

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