No matter the weather, the fun never stops in Barcelona: throughout the weekend, there are countless activities to enjoy both indoors and outdoors. Below, discover a great selection of things to do in the city for all ages and tastes.
Candlelight Concerts
This weekend, the Candlelight series of concerts by candlelight offers a variety of options for music lovers of all kinds: movie and TV show soundtracks, tributes to legendary bands, nostalgic music… Check out all the concerts scheduled for this weekend here and choose your favorite Candlelight event.
Scene – Barcelona Cultural District
This major performing arts and music festival features 145 events across all genres and designed for audiences of all ages. All events are free (advance reservations required) and include dance, concerts, and circus performances.
Camping
Fancy a little mental stimulation? The CCCB is back with Bivac, the well-established festival of young thought designed and led by and for the younger generations. In its latest edition, the festival invites us to reflect, debate, and connect through roundtables, workshops, and innovative formats that break free from conventional rigidity. It’s the must-see event this weekend if you’re looking to step outside your comfort zone, question reality, and surround yourself with fresh and critical ideas at one of the Raval’s most vibrant cultural centers.
Barcelona Jazz Festival
This major event for lovers of jazz and related genres has already begun. From now until the end of the year, we’ll be able to enjoy more than 60 concerts by top-tier artists. From tributes to greats like Bebo Valdés and Tete Montoliu to the ever-energetic Andrea Motis, the Sant Andreu Jazz Band, Vicente Amigo, Ramon Mirabet, and so many other talented artists.
2026 Festa Major of El Clot and Camp de l’Arpa in El Clot
Keep the beat going! Neighborhood festivals continue to shine in Barcelona, and now it’s the turn of El Clot and Camp de l’Arpa. For this 2026 edition, they’ve prepared more than two weeks of pure celebration thanks to the efforts of neighborhood organizations and the neighborhood’s Taller d’Història. Popular culture will take over the streets with its legendary parades of giants (gegants), the dance of rams and sticks (rams i bastons), the traditional human towers (castells), and the spectacular fire run (correfoc) led by the Diables del Clot. Plus, the park will be filled with music and family-friendly activities.
165 free screenings at 23 civic centers in Barcelona from October 27, 2026, to March 21, 2027. If you’re in the mood for a cultural outing without breaking the bank, mark this event on your calendar: the seventeenth edition will transform 23 civic centers in Barcelona into movie theaters from October 27, 2026, to March 21, 2027, featuring 165 free screenings and a lineup of 21 films for adults, school groups, and families. The film series is committed to accessibility (subtitles and audio description), as well as discussions with filmmakers and children’s and educational workshops.
Sign up to join the Three Wise Men and experience the most magical night in Barcelona. If you’re already thinking about special plans for the coming months, take note: the Barcelona City Council has opened registration from October 19 to November 23, 2026, to participate in the drawing for the 2027 Three Kings Parade; people ages 8 and up can sign up in four categories based on age and role in the parade.
Barcelona has just kicked off its most monumental year as UNESCO’s World Capital of Architecture 2026. Under the theme “Becoming,” the city is filled with installations that invite us to rethink how we live. This weekend, you can visit the impressive model of the “Pla de Barcelona” at the former headquarters of the Gustavo Gili publishing house, which serves as the epicenter of the event. It’s a golden opportunity to discover corners of the city that are normally closed to the public and to understand why our streets are a global benchmark.
Enjoy the best concerts
Barcelona has some of the best concert venues in the country, such as Razzmatazz, Sant Jordi, and the Apolo. And over the weekend (and even on weekdays), you can enjoy performances of all genres there: rock, pop, jazz, indie, electronic… Here are some of our favorite concerts coming up in the next few days.
Living in a big city like Barcelona has many advantages that we sometimes take for granted. Its cultural offerings, in a city that never sleeps, are one of them. Among all these options, today we’re bringing you the latest theater listings—seeing the best plays is always a great choice.
That’s why we’re sharing an updated list featuring a selection of some of the most notable plays currently running at Barcelona’s leading theaters.
Things to Do with Kids for a Family Weekend
Plans, workshops, and activities to stay up to date on the city’s cultural and festive offerings for the little ones. Check availability based on capacity before participating in any activity; schedules may vary. Here are some of our recommendations for this weekend.
By the kilo: 30€/kg
- Location: A Kilo Store, Carrer Pere IV, 117
- Dates: November 6, 7, and 8
- Free admission
All for 1€
- Location: L’Ovella Negra (C/ Zamora, 78)
- Date: November 8
- Free admission
