February is a month when we finally leave the Christmas hangover behind and, unfortunately, there are no public holidays. The good thing? In Barcelona, there are plans to enjoy all 28 days, leisure options that will make us forget the cold and that the next long weekend is in two months. Discover the best ones here.
Tickets: from €9.50
Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti were the two great geniuses of their time, two complete artists who were united by a great rivalry. If you lived in their century, who would you be a bigger fan of? This is what this immersive experience offers, combining digital art, an exhibition of objects, and immersive and interactive elements, like a metaverse where we discover the works of these two geniuses on a large scale. With all this information, it’s time to vote for our favorite:Team Leonardo or Team Michelangelo? And after months of success, it bids farewell to Barcelona this February.
Tickets: from €25
Are you up for saving the Kingdom of Fantasy? Then you have a date with Geronimo Stilton and all his allies in this show that combines theater and an immersive exhibition (with a few light touches of an escape room designed for the little ones). Through different rooms and different challenges, we will accompany the most iconic characters of the franchise on a journey that, although designed for children, will immerse anyone who wants to experience magic.
Tickets: from €18
A classical music show with video mapping conquering the ceilings and walls of Santa Maria del Pi while a powerful voiceover tells us their story. This is what this unique event has to offer, allowing us to discover the basilica in a new way while enjoying the light show and music, which, in the sessions from Thursday to Sunday, also features the voices of the talented Francesc Valls choir.
Disney on Ice
Tickets: from €18
The most famous characters from the Disney factory arrive in figure skating format, in a show that never fails to delight Barcelona audiences. With the slogan “Mickey and his friends,” this year’s edition mixes tradition (with timeless classics such as Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, and Goofy) with the stars of the latest films, favorites among children (Moana, the princesses from Frozen, and the protagonists of Coco).
Tickets: from €15.90
IKONO is something like an art gallery but without the “do not touch” signs: here the art is interactive, its installations can be explored, and in some of its rooms, we can even become part of the work. With worlds that pay homage to different aesthetics or parts of the globe, it is an immersive experience for art lovers, groups of friends who want to have a good time, or families looking for something to do for all ages.
Tickets: from €16
A corner in the heart of Barcelona where you can enjoy more than a hundred games, visual and perception tests, and other fun activities related to the concept of paradox. Not only will you have a great time and be able to take fun photos and videos, but you’ll also learn something new, whether you’re 0 or 99 years old.
Tickets: from €16
This month, we will be able to enjoy various tributes from Candlelight, the candlelit music series. For example, there will be a vs, this time between Coldplay and Imagine Dragons, as well as Vivaldi’sFour Seasons.
Tickets: combined for €19.04; available here or here
The ground floor of the Reial Cercle Artístic is currently surrendering to virtual reality with two experiences that are both fun and educational in equal measure. On the one hand , Petra: the Glory of the Nabataeans, an exciting journey to the Pink City in its heyday. On the other, an intimate journey to the era of the great classical composer with Vienna and Mozart: a magical journey through music. And if you buy tickets for both experiences, you get a generous discount.
Tickets: from €22.
SENSAS Barcelona is an experience that is difficult to explain; it is better to experience it for yourself. The element of surprise is the great success of this combination of immersive experience and escape room, a challenge for the five senses in which we will get excited, fight our prejudices, laugh a lot, and do it all for a good cause.
Start of the Monte-Carlo Rally Historique
One of the world’s most prestigious retro car rally competitions returns to Barcelona. After a six-year absence, our city will be the chosen venue for 28 teams to start the race. Whether you like motor racing or not, this is a unique opportunity to see the most beautiful cars up close.
For the second time in history, the Goya Awards ceremony will be held in Barcelona. The event will take place on February 28, but in the weeks leading up to it, the city will surrender to Spanish cinema with meetings (including one with Susan Sarandon, Goya Internacional 2026), exhibitions, concerts, screenings, and other activities. Find out everything about the 2026 Goya Awards in Barcelona here.
Photo Forum Fest
An unmissable event for photography lovers, the Photo Forum Fest is nothing less than the largest photography congress in Europe and the second largest in the world. Three days to share your passion, learn from the best, and buy equipment.
It’s calçots season, and fortunately, you don’t have to go to a farmhouse in the middle of nowhere to enjoy them. Throughout Barcelona, and especially in the Sants neighborhood, this February there are a number of events for lovers of this local delicacy. Check out these delicious gatherings here.
Carnestoltes
February bids farewell with a big party, Carnival, which this year falls later than usual. What can we expect? Spectacular parades, great costumes, and lots and lots of partying. As soon as we know more details about this year’s edition, we’ll let you know. For now, save the dates!
BCN Sports Film Festival
Tickets: Free!
Barcelona is a paradise for themed film festivals, and sports, which are so important in our city, couldn’t fail to have their own event. Disciplines such as swimming, cycling, skiing, and skateboarding will be represented this year, combining documentaries with fiction and short films, medium-length films, and feature films. The best part? All sessions are free, although you have to purchase an invitation on the website.
Thematic cycle “Another world is possible”
Free!
This series of talks invites us to discuss how we can build a more just world, undoubtedly a painfully topical issue. Several organizations that defend peace and rights will delve into topics such as climate change and militarism, public procurement in contexts of armed conflict, and youth digital protest movements. Check the program for the series to find out the dates and topics of the talks.
Express tour “Festa i Carnestoltes” in El Born
Free! No prior reservation required.
Did you know that in 1700, Barcelona’s Carnestoltes was one of the most famous in Europe? This express guided tour explains this exciting chapter in history, taking us through the archaeological site of El Born.
The Llobregat Delta Natural Park has a viewpoint where this February (and throughout the year) we can admire flamingos, birds that, although they seem so exotic, are very typical of the Mediterranean climate. Getting there is as easy as going to El Prat and taking a short walk to the area. Without a doubt, an ideal getaway for a day off.
Although we would eat them all year round, when the cold weather hits, good croquettes are even better. In Barcelona, we have authentic temples dedicated to this delicacy, and we have created this guide so you can discover them.
Chinese New Year
The Chinese community in Barcelona invites us once again to its big celebration. For two days, we can take part in this colorful tradition, which includes parades, a food fair, and shows, all to welcome in the Year of the Horse.
Free admission
El Llum is now a classic of the Barcelona winter season: the city’s large buildings are illuminated with spectacular light shows by local and international artists. A leading European festival in the field of light arts that takes place every year in the Poblenou neighborhood. An amalgam of contemporary art, design, architecture, technology, and lighting that results in interesting and worthwhile proposals.
This year’s theme is Nightscapes, and you can see the artistic proposals of filmmaker Albert Serra, artist Laia Estruch (in collaboration with Beniro), and creative studio Studio MO:YA, among others.
Barcelona Wine Week
Tickets: from €35
This event is the most important in the wine sector in Spain, an opportunity to discover all the latest developments in wine and get to know the best wineries. Obviously, good wine goes hand in hand with good food, thanks to the different tastings that will be available at the event. Although aimed at professionals, anyone who wishes to can purchase a ticket for the event.
Festes de Santa Eulàlia
The city’s winter festivities return this February to help us forget the cold and the lack of long weekends. Although the detailed program has yet to be published, we can already assure you that there will be no shortage of popular cultural activities, as well as the classic open house at museums and other venues around the city.
Tickets: Free!
Barcelona surrenders to the crime novel genre with this festival, a week in which you can enjoy round tables with key authors, book presentations, talks, exhibitions, and much more. This year’s curator is Carlos Zanón, an author well known to fans of the genre thanks to works such as Tarde, mal y nunca (2009), Yo fui Johnny Thunders (2014), Taxi (2017) and Problemas de identidad (2019), in which he revives the detective Pepe Carvalho, a character created by Manuel Vázquez Montalbán.
Although in Catalonia we have our own Valentine’s Day, Sant Jordi, it doesn’t hurt to add a little more sweetness to life on Valentine’s Day. In this selection, we leave you with more than 15 plans to do as a couple (or trio, or whatever you want…).
What a great month of music awaits us in Barcelona: from great pop divas like Raye and Nathy Peluso to beloved bands like Blaumut and the rock and roll explosion of La Perra Blanco. Check out the highlights of February.
We often associate classical music with the elite and prohibitive prices, but nothing could be further from the truth: Barcelona has affordable (or even free) options in some of the city’s most beautiful venues. Here we bring you a selection of classical music concerts to suit all budgets.
Sons de Ciutat Cycle
Free!
The streets of Barcelona are filled with music in this concert series that focuses on local music and genres as diverse as jazz, indie, classical, folk, pop, funk, soul, rumba, opera, and electronic. The concerts are held at two different times (at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m., depending on the show).
Tickets: from €18
A way to enjoy up to eight works from our neighboring country (unseen in Spain) and without the excuse of “I don’t speak French,” as all of them will have subtitles in Catalan. In addition, the festival program is complemented by activities such as a reading contest and a children’s show.
This February in Barcelona, there are a number of exhibitions that are well worth seeing. From one that reflects Joan Miró’s American period to another on Mercè Rodoreda, to one dedicated to our most international sculptor, Cristina Iglesias. Here is a list of them all.
