Events

Suzanne Valadon was an incredible artist with a fascinating life story. She started out as a circus performer and an artist’s model in Paris, but her true calling was painting. Valadon broke through the male-dominated art world of the early 20th century with her bold, vibrant works. Her paintings often feature intimate, candid portrayals of Read More

Fernande Olivier and Pablo Picasso had a pretty intense relationship. They met in Paris around 1904, when Picasso was starting to make a name for himself. Fernande was an artist’s model and had this captivating, bohemian vibe that really drew Picasso in. They moved in together and their life was full of passionate highs and Read More

Joan Miró was a renowned Catalan painter, sculptor, and ceramicist, known for his distinct style that blends surrealism, abstract art, and a vibrant use of color. Born in Barcelona in 1893, Miró’s work often features whimsical and dreamlike elements, reflecting his fascination with the subconscious and his desire to challenge traditional artistic conventions. The Fundació Read More

There is an annual Jazz festival in Barcelona that lasts for weeks and months. There aren’t daily programs, but every week you can enjoy fantastic concerts with famous artists. The event attracts nearly 100,000 spectators, and it is a great opportunity to combine Barcelona sightseeing with fantastic music. The festival is sponsored by the beer Read More

Are you a fan of extreme sports? Barcelona is the city to visit in the middle of September as top athletes in sports such as BMX, skateboarding, breakdancing, 3×3 basketball, and other sports come to compete in the capital of Catalunya. If you want to enjoy this event, it is completely free to enter Parc Read More

Many people hear the word Oktoberfest and they immediately think about the Southern parts of Germany. That is a good association, but hopefully, this article will inspire you to discover Oktoberfest elsewhere than in Germany, in Spain, in Barcelona! Oktoberfest is an annual event in the heart of Barcelona, at the popular University Square (Plaza Read More

The National Art Museum in Barcelona is hosting an exhibition to rediscover Eveli Torent, a lesser-known but fascinating painter and illustrator from Barcelona, born in 1876. Torent started his art career at Els 4 Gats, a hub for Catalan Modernisme, where he mingled with important figures like Picasso, who even did three charcoal portraits of Read More

There will only be six Bryan Adams concerts in Spain in 2024, and only one of them will be in Barcelona. In other words, if you are eager to listen to Bryan Adams in Spain, then you better come to Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona on November 12, 2024. It is going to be an Read More

When will the Christmas markets be arranged in Barcelona this year? Where are the biggest and most famous Christmas markets located? What should you buy if you decide to visit the Christmas markets in Barcelona? People come to big cities all across Europe to discover the amazing Christmas markets every single year. Many people have Read More

The carnival season is something you can experience in Barcelona as well! The festival starts on Fat Thursday which is 47 days before Palm Sunday and it lasts for 7 days, ending on Ash Wednesday. Throughout this period there are several processions throughout the city, masked dances, dress parties, and you will have plenty of Read More