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Quinzena Metropolitana the dance festival which will display all styles and genres to a potential audience of 5 million people. The festival will take place all over the metropolitan area of Barcelona, covering the municipalities of Barcelona, Badalona, Santa Coloma, L'Hospitalet, Cornellà, Espluges and others. Programmed in theaters, but also in streets, squares and subway stations, dance at its finest now has a festival that includes classic and contemporary dance, hip hop, jazz, traditional dance and any other style.
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Cruïlla 2026 once again turns Barcelona into a major open-air music stage with a new edition at the Parc del Fòrum, staying true to its open, inclusive and festive spirit. The festival continues its commitment to a diverse and cross-genre programme, combining top international artists with local talent and emerging acts, across a musical journey that ranges from pop and rock to electronic music, fusion and global sounds.
Beyond the concerts, Cruïlla stands out as a complete cultural experience, with spaces dedicated to urban art, comedy, gastronomy and creative installations, designed to enjoy the festival at a relaxed pace and with curiosity. Its commitment to sustainability, equality and innovation positions it as one of the most distinctive urban festivals on Barcelona's cultural calendar. A must for enjoying live music and the city's creative energy.
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The Grec Festival of Barcelona is one of the city's major cultural highlights of the summer, turning Barcelona each year into an open stage for contemporary performing arts. This year, the festival celebrates its 50th edition, marking half a century of consolidating itself as a leading platform for creation, innovation and cultural dialogue. With its epicentre at the Teatre Grec de Montjuïc, the festival presents a diverse programme including theatre, dance, music, circus and hybrid performances, featuring local, national and international creators.
Grec champions contemporary creation, dialogue between disciplines and the reinterpretation of great classical narratives from a modern perspective. Beyond Montjuïc, the festival spreads across various venues and cultural spaces throughout the city, strengthening the connection between culture and place. With an open, critical and plural outlook, the Grec Festival invites audiences to experience Barcelona's summer nights through culture, reflection and shared emotion.
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The OFFF Barcelona Festival returns this year from 16 to 18 April at the Disseny Hub Barcelona, firmly established as a must-attend event for lovers of digital design, visual art and contemporary creativity. Following the celebration of its 25th anniversary in 2025, the festival continues to attract a global community of creators, thinkers and professionals with an inspiring programme of talks, workshops, immersive installations and creative experiences.
The 2026 edition features leading international speakers from across the fields of design, art and digital culture, showcasing a curated selection of talents and studios exploring the latest trends in visual creativity and technology.
As in previous years, the festival maintains a strong connection with the city, offering activities and content that invite both professionals and the general public to take part and discover new forms of digital expression.
OFFF 2026 stands out as one of the most anticipated editions to date, continuing the spirit of innovation, community and inspiration that has defined the festival since its inception.
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Planeta Titella 16th Puppet Festival at Poble Espanyol
Planeta Titella, the 16th edition of the Puppet Festival at Poble Espanyol, transforms the venue into a large open-air stage devoted to the art of visual theatre. Over two days, 11 companies present 51 performances across 12 different spaces, with a programme featuring giant and string puppets, object theatre, Chinese shadows and roaming shows.
The programme combines tradition and contemporary approaches, with indoor and street performances that explore new stage languages and highlight the expressive power of puppetry. The festival also includes a public vote to recognise the best show, consolidating its position as a key event in the cultural calendar dedicated to family performing arts. -
Festival de Jazz de Barcelona 2026
The Barcelona Jazz Festival, Now in its 60th year, has become one of the world's leading jazz festivals as a result of its carefully curated roster of talents and an attractive line-up that is always full of new initiatives. This year, it will be bringing more than 50 concerts and activities, including master classes, talks and meetings with the performers, so you can enjoy the finest in jazz and great music.
This year's venues, the Palau de la Música Catalana, L'Auditori and the Sala Paral·lel 62, will be bringing you performers of the calibre of Van Morrison, Andrea Motis and Pat Metheny. -
Sónar is far more than a festival of advanced music and multimedia art: since 1994, it has positioned Barcelona as a capital of sonic creativity and digital culture. The festival brings together electronic music, visual arts, technology and critical thinking in a distinctive programme that attracts audiences, artists and professionals from around the world.
The next edition, on 18, 19 and 20 June 2026, will take place entirely at Fira Gran Via, bringing together the full daytime and night-time programme in a single venue under one continuous format. Non-stop music, over one hundred performances and an immersive experience featuring one of the most anticipated highlights: a live show by The Prodigy, an undisputed icon of global electronic music.
The festival maintains its innovation hub, Sónar+D, which this year moves to a new venue in central Barcelona, the Llotja de Mar, further strengthening the link between creativity, technology and industry. In addition, Sónar Kids will present its family-oriented programme at Parc del Fòrum, expanding the experience to new audiences. For three days, Barcelona becomes the epicentre of cutting-edge sound and contemporary digital culture.
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For 27 years now, the Festival del Mil·lenni has been coming to the city and it never disappoints. From October to May, concerts are held throughout the city in various halls, auditoriums and even iconic venues like the Santa Maria del Mar church, all under the Mil·lenni Festival brand. The genres are diverse and varied, but all the concerts share a common denominator: the quality and relevance of the performances. This year the Festival features big international names such as Suzanne Vega, Vanessa Paradis and The Divine Comedy, as well as a selection of major national artists such as Karavana, Carlos Núñez and Natalia Lacunza. The aim: to once again highlight the value of live music and the emotion that stems from direct contact with the audience.
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Experience La Mercè festival like one of the locals
If you're thinking of heading to Barcelona for a break in September, there are five key dates on the calendar when the city opens its doors and celebrates its festivals in style. The Catalan capital dresses up for the occasion to pay tribute to the Mare de Déu de la Mercè, patron saint of Barcelona since 1687.
