What's On Barcelona: 6th - 8th November

Bon dia!

It’s Alex here (Mark’s at a Pitbull concert as I write this) 👋

Just a quick reminder that I work as a therapist when I'm not helping with the newsletter!

Next Wednesday, 11th November, I’m hosting a small expat support group for anyone dealing with loneliness, homesickness or the ups and downs of living abroad.

It’s a chance to share experiences, meet others in a similar situation & feel less alone.

I’ve shared a short video about it on Instagram, and you can book your place here.

Anyway, enough about me! Here’s What’s On in Barcelona this weekend.

- Mark and Alex

⛅️ Weather

Fri ☀️ 18°/12° Sat ☁️ 18°/12° ⛅ Sun 19°/14°

1. Barcelona Coffee Festival

What’s On: MY Coffee Awards brings three days of specialty coffee to Barcelona, with roasters from around the world offering free tastings with your ticket. Expect workshops, talks and live competitions, including latte art and roasting championships.

📅 When: Friday to Sunday, 10am–7pm
📍 Where: Nau Bostik

For more info see here →

2. Raval(s) Festival – Live Music, Street Parties & 600 Bowls of Soup

What’s On: El Raval comes alive this weekend with more than 50 free activities, including live music, street performances, art exhibitions, guided tours and family-friendly workshops.

One highlight is Saturday’s Soup Festival on Rambla del Raval, where around 600 portions of soup will be served, featuring 11 recipes from around the world.

📅 When: Friday, 6th – Sunday, 8th November
📍 Where: Various locations across El Raval

For more info see here →

What's in Season in Catalonia This November? 🍊 [AD]

Barcelona's markets are full of seasonal fruit and vegetables. But do you know what they're called in Catalan? Whether you're shopping at your local mercat or browsing the fruit and vegetable stalls, knowing a few Catalan words can come in handy.

Here are seven words worth adding to your vocabulary:

🎃 Carbassa — Pumpkin

❤️ Magrana — Pomegranate

🥬 Escarola — Escarole, a slightly bitter leafy green often used in Catalan salads.

🍄 Bolets — Mushrooms

🍈 Meló — Melon

🍊 Taronja — Orange

🥕 Pastanaga — Carrot

Want to know what else is in season? Check out the official seasonal fruit and vegetable calendar from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

For even more resources on learning Catalan see here →

Content by the Ministry Language Policy

3. Festa Major de la Verneda – Fire Runs, Live Music & Street Parties

What’s On: The neighbourhoods of La Verneda and Sant Martí kick off their annual Festa Major this weekend, with 10 days of celebrations running until 15th November.

Expect live music, street parties, traditional Catalan celebrations, family activities and plenty of neighbourhood festivities.

Highlights:

Fri, 7:30pm: Opening parade, followed by live music at 9:30pm.
Sat, 8pm: Correfoc (fire run) through the neighbourhood & outdoor concert at 10pm.
Sun, 10am: Community fair on Rambla de Guipúscoa

📅 When: Friday, 6th – Sunday, 15th November
📍 Where: Various locations across La Verneda and Sant Martí

For more info see here →

4. Clot Festa Major – Fire Runs, Street Parties & Catalan Traditions

What’s On: Street parties, traditional dancing, markets and plenty of activities for all ages. One of the biggest highlights is Saturday night's correfoc (fire run), followed by live music and dancing.

Weekend Highlights:
Fri, 7pm: Neighbourhood parade starting at Plaça de Can Robacols.
Sat, 11am: Traditional stick dancing parade, arts workshops and street markets.
Sat, 8:45pm: Correfoc (fire run), followed by live music and DJs.
Sun, 12:30pm: Live blues music and vermouth at Plaça de l'Oca.

📅 When: Now until – Sunday, 15th November
📍 Where: El Clot & Camp de l'Arpa

For more info see here →  (PDF)

5. Barcelona Fringe – 10 Comedians, 5 Minutes Each!

What’s On: Fancy discovering some new comedians? Barcelona Fringe Festival is bringing together 10 of its favourite international stand-up comics for one big show, entirely in English.

Each comedian gets just five minutes to deliver their absolute best jokes. Think of it as a tasting platter of some of the festival's funniest performers, all in one night!

Get 2 tickets for the price of 1 with code WHATSON241 when booking online.

📅 When: Sunday, 8th November, 8pm–9:30pm
📍 Where: Casino Barcelona (Cotton Club)

For more info see here →

Also Happening This Weekend

🎶 Music, Parties & Nightlife
MIRA Digital Arts Festival (Fira Montjuïc) – Two-day festival combining electronic music, immersive visuals, digital art & live performances. Tickets from €64 (Fri–Sat).

Samba Callejero (Albura, Ciutat Vella) – A night of live Brazilian samba, funk & dancing with Tropicalientes Duo (Sat, 9pm–2:30am).

Gala SuperArte (Gran Teatre del Liceu) – An evening of live music spanning different styles, instrumental performances & dance, featuring over 80 artists (Fri, 7pm).

🛍️ Food, Drinks, Markets & Shopping
Barcelona Cookie Festival (Maremagnum) – 12 bakeries compete to create Barcelona's best cookie, with unique flavours to try and visitors voting for their favourite (Fri–Sun).

Palo Market Fest (Poblenou) – Design market with fashion, handmade crafts, street food, live music & DJs in a former industrial complex (Sat–Sun, 12pm–10pm).

Vermut & Soul (Port Olímpic) – Three-day festival of vermouth, tapas, live soul music, DJs & tastings by the waterfront. Tickets from €11 (Fri–Sun).

Festa de les Sopes d'Aquí i d'Allà (Rambla del Raval) – Free soup festival serving 600 portions of 11 different soups from around the world (Sat, 7th Nov).

Health & Wellness Fair (Girona / Consell de Cent) – Free neighbourhood fair with meditation, Zumba, wellness advice & live family music (Sat, 10am–7:30pm).

Festival Vegan BCN (Casinets d'Hostafrancs) – Vegan market with 40 stalls selling food, pastries, cosmetics & crafts, + workshops, talks & kid's activities (Sun, 11:30am–8pm).

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

🎨 Culture & Experiences
42 – Barcelona Fantasy Festival (Fabra i Coats) – Free festival celebrating sci-fi, fantasy & horror, with authors, talks, exhibitions, workshops & 70+ activities (Until Sun, 8th Nov).

Fickle Eulogy (Poble-sec) – Award-winning English-language comedy-drama about a woman who turns to AI to help write her mother's eulogy (Fri, 8pm; also 13th Nov).

El Meu Primer Festival (Various Locations) – Children's film festival with international films, workshops & interactive screenings for ages 3–12 (7th–22nd Nov).

Science Week 2026 (Various Locations) – Science festival with workshops, exhibitions, tours of laboratories, astronomy activities & interactive experiences (6th–15th Nov).

World Press Photo 2026 (CCCB) – Photojournalism exhibition showcasing 42 award-winning photographers covering global issues. (6th Nov–13th Dec).

FotoFest Poblenou (Poblenou) – Photography festival featuring around 20 exhibitions, workshops & talks across cultural spaces throughout the neighbourhood (6th–28th Nov).

Halloween at Tibidabo (Tibidabo) – Halloween celebrations with zombie shows, horror movie characters, a haunted hotel & more (Now until 8th Nov).

Dinosaurium (IDEAL, Poblenou) – Step back 240 million years with life-size dinosaurs, giant projections, virtual reality in an immersive experience (From Fri, 6th Nov).

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).

In-Edit Music Documentary Festival (Aribau Cinemes) – Music documentary festival featuring films about David Bowie, Marianne Faithfull + DJs & music (Ends 8th Nov).

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
Critical Mass Barcelona (Arc de Triomf) – Monthly group bike ride through Barcelona promoting cycling and greener streets. Open to everyone, free to join (Fri, 8pm).

Cursa Bombers de Barcelona (Passeig de Picasso) – Watch thousands of runners race 10km through Barcelona, led by firefighters in full gear. Sold out, but free to watch (Sun).

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).

📅 Plan Ahead
Foodie Black Week (Across Barcelona) – Hundreds of special offers, discounted menus & promotions at restaurants and bars across the city (9th–15th Nov).

💼 Jobs of the Week

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

— Mark and Alex

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