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"Emily in Paris" Meets Barcelona: New Dutch Series Sparks Local Boycott Over Touristification Fears
Filming has wrapped for La vida Barcelona, but angry residents are already targeting production companies over soaring rent prices and the commodification of their cit
What to Do in Barcelona This July: Tour de France, Festivals & Beach Cinema
Barcelona hosts the Tour de France start for the first time, the 50th anniversary of the Grec festival, major music festivals, and open-air concerts in parks and on the beach — La Cotorra's picks
Pope Leo XIV Blesses the Sagrada Família's Tallest Tower on the Centenary of Gaudí's Death
With 9,000 inside the basilica and 130,000 outside, the Pope consecrated the Tower of Jesus Christ — now the world's tallest church. A light show with drones drew Gaudí's portrait above his masterpiece
LEGO Unveils Its Largest-Ever Set: Barcelona's Sagrada Família in 12,060 Pieces
Priced at €749.99 and out 1 November 2026, the model marks the centenary of Gaudí's death and Pope Leo XIV's visit to bless the basilica's tallest tower. Pre-orders opened on 4 June
Barcelona in June 2026: Primavera Sound, Sónar And Sagrada Família's Final Tower
Twelve events worth a trip — from The Cure and Doja Cat at Primavera to Pope Leo XIV blessing the world's tallest church on the centenary of Gaudí's death, plus the fires and fireworks of Sant Joan.
Messi Buys a Derelict Barcelona Shopping Centre for €11.5 Million
The abandoned Galerías Vía Wagner near Turó Park closed in 1993 after its 100-plus co-owners couldn't agree on anything. Messi's property company plans to convert the 4,000 sq m building into premium offices.
FC Barcelona Win Their 29th La Liga Title After Beating Real Madrid 2–0 at Camp Nou
A Rashford free-kick and a Ferran Torres finish sealed the title with three games to spare — on a sombre day after head coach Hansi Flick lost his father. The victory parade rolls through Barcelona on 11 May
Barcelona Is the Only Major Spanish Capital Where Rents Are Falling — Down 7.6% in a Year
Catalonia's rent control measures, now in place for two years across 271 municipalities, are bringing prices down. Madrid, meanwhile, remains the country's most expensive city at €23.3 per square metre.
Barcelona in May 2026: Bad Bunny, Molchat Doma, Museum Night, and the Reunion of the Decade
Stadium shows, intimate club gigs, a Monet-inspired exhibition at CaixaForum, and a free all-night museum crawl — here's everything worth doing in Barcelona this May
World Book Day 2026: Roses, Marathons, and Open-Air Fairs Across Spain
From Barcelona's iconic Sant Jordi roses to Madrid's first LIBROMAD festival, Spain transforms into a literary paradise this April 23
Massive Immersive Exhibition "Balloon Story" to Open in Barcelona
Following smash hits in New York and Sydney, this eco-friendly pop-up transforms Poblenou into a fantastic journey through time—featuring everything from dinosaurs to space travel
Peregrine Falcon Chicks Hatch Atop the Sagrada Família
A pair of birds nesting in Gaudí’s towers has welcomed new offspring, marking a milestone in Barcelona’s 25-year program to restore the city’s natural ecosystem
The Beatles Are Coming to Catalonia: Sam Mendes Begins Casting for Ambitious Biopic Saga
Sony Pictures is looking for extras to recreate the 1960s in Barcelona and Salou for the upcoming films starring Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan
Catch the Moment! Renowned Photographer Christian Vieler to Host Free Dog Photoshoots in Barcelona
From 16 to 18 April, the creator of the viral "Treat!" series will capture the hilarious expressions of your pets at the Diagonal Mar shopping centre
Barcelona in April: Unmissable Events from Holy Week to Rosalía and Tame Impala
Your ultimate guide to the Catalan capital this month: featuring world-class concerts, the 15th anniversary of the Beer Festival, and the prestigious BCN Film Fest.
In Barcelona, you can go to a fitness class together with your dog
In the city, a barre fitness studio has opened where you are welcome to bring your pets
Controversy at Barcelona Marathon Sparked Heated Debate Online
People argue whether the participants had the right to continue running
Advance Screening: “Project Hail Mary” Starring Ryan Gosling Hits Spanish Cinemas on March 19
Special screenings will take place in Spanish cities — get your tickets in time