Today in Barcelona

July

Grec Festival

Also known as the Festival del Teatre Grec (The Festival of Greek Theatre) or simply El Grec, this international festival celebrates the performing arts, including music, theatre, dance, and circus. It takes place throughout the month of July.

Events are hosted in various venues across the city, but the most iconic is the Greek Theatre, which gives the festival its name and is located within the gardens of the Teatre Grec.

WHERE: The Greek Theatre and other venues

WHEN: June 26^th. till August 4^th

TIME: Check specific schedule for each show

Festa Major del Poble-Sec

Poble Sec is one of Barcelona’s most charming neighborhoods, though it remains less frequented by tourists. It celebrates its annual festival in mid-July, featuring a variety of events, with outdoor concerts being a highlight.

We also highly recommend visiting Carrer Blai, where you’ll find numerous bars and restaurants with outdoor terraces. Most of these establishments offer excellent food at reasonable prices.

WHERE: Poble Sec Neighbourghood

WHEN: Mid-July

TIME: Check agenda for detailed events

Festival Les Nits de Pedralbes

During part of July, the concerts and musical performances of the Festival Les Nits de Pedralbes continue in Pedralbes Park. If you want to enjoy live performances by some of the biggest names in music, both national and international, then this is the festival for you.

WHERE: Gardens of Pedralbes

WHEN: July 1^st– July 25^th2024

TIME: 10:00 p.m.

Open-air cinema screenings in Barcelona

Cinema a la Fresca de Sala Montjuïc is an open-air film festival held every summer at Montjuïc Castle in Barcelona. During several nights in July and August 2024, movies will be shown on a giant screen in the castle gardens. This event features a mix of classic, contemporary, and cult films, as well as short films and live concerts before each screening.

Attendees can enjoy a unique and relaxed atmosphere, bringing their own blankets and picnics or purchasing food and drinks from the stalls available on-site. The festival is an excellent opportunity to enjoy great cinema under the stars in one of the city’s most iconic locations.

WHERE: Montjuïc Castle

WHEN: July & August 2024

TIME: Concert 08:45 p.m./ Movie 10:00 p.m.

Cruïlla Festival Barcelona: Summer Edition

The Cruïlla Festival Barcelona: Summer Edition is an annual music festival held in Barcelona during the summer. Known for its diverse lineup, the festival features a wide range of musical genres, including rock, pop, electronic, hip-hop, reggae, and world music. It attracts both international and local artists, providing a vibrant and eclectic mix of performances.

Cruïlla Festival is renowned for its lively atmosphere, high-quality sound, and a commitment to sustainability, with various initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental impact. It’s a popular event for both locals and visitors, offering a unique blend of musical and cultural experiences in the heart of Barcelona.

WHERE: Parc del Forum

WHEN: July 10-13 2024

TIME: Check daily events for precise schedule

Sopars amb estrelles

The activity takes place at the Fabra Observatory during the summer months and combines scientific outreach and astronomical observation with an enticing gastronomic proposal. Dinners are held outdoors, in one of the privileged viewpoints of the city of Barcelona.

After dinner, guests will have access to the main dome room, where they will observe elements of distant constellations, stars, and much of the solar system, with the 1904 telescope, one of the largest and oldest still in operation in Europe.

WHERE: Observatori Fabra

WHEN: May 31st till October the 6th 2024 Tue-Sun

TIME : 08:15 P.M. till midnight

August

Louis Vuitton American Cup

The time has finally come !

The preliminary competitions of one of the most important regattas in the world have begun, the America’s Cup. Come to the race course and watch the fastest sailing yachts on the planet competed live in 3 rounds, Round Robins, Semi-final and Final, which will decide the challenger to take the title from the current champion, Emirates Team New Zealand.

WHERE: Different locations (Platja Barceloneta)

WHEN: August 29th to October 5th

TIME: TBC

Festa Mejor de Gracia

The origins of the Gracia festivities date back to 1817. The decorated streets are the most characteristic feature of these festivities, which are designed for the enjoyment of all the neighbours, which is why it is common to see children participating in games organised exclusively for them, older people dancing to the sound of an orchestra or young people at an open-air concert.

WHERE: Different streets (Barri de Gracia)

WHEN: August 15th to 21st

TIME: All day

Sopars amb estrellas

The Dinners with Stars are one of the unmissable events in Barcelona’s summer season. The activity takes place at the Fabra Observatory during summer months (31th may to 6th october 2024) and combines scientific outreach, astronomical observation and a suggestive gastronomic offer. Both the Observatory and the dinners are located at one of the privileged viewpoints of the city of Barcelona. The evening starts with the dinner, an original and delicious gastronomic offer of astronomical inspiration, based on quality ingredients and the finest cuisine, served at dusk on the terrace.

WHERE: Observatori Pompeu i Fabra

WHEN: June to October (Tuesday to Sunday)

TIME: 20:15 hrs

59th Joan Gamper Trophy and 4th Women's Joan Gamper Trophy

If you’re a football fan, this is a chance for you to watch Barça play live. The Joan Gamper Trophy is a historic tournament, where FC Barcelona will be launching the 2024-2025 season squad to fans in a friendly match. For the past three years, this trophy has also had a women’s category, offering a spectators the chance to enjoy one of the best women’s teams in the world.

WHERE: Estadi Olimpic

WHEN: August 11th (tentatively)

TIME: TBC

Mas i Mas Festival

The Mas i Mas is already a classic on Barcelona’s summer culture slate. The festival has provided entertainment on August nights for the last twenty years, offering a wide, fun, varied and quality live music schedule across different venues, such as Jamboree, Tarantos and Moog. A festival for jazz, flamenco, urban, soul, funk, blues, hip-hop, R&B or swing music lovers.

WHERE: Several venues all over the city

WHEN: July 27th to September 2nd

TIME: Check schedule for each event

Free Cinema on the Beach

An event to enjoy good films in the outdoors on summer nights. The programme features quality films that have been screened at renowned film festivals, and these are shown in original version with subtitles in Spanish. Each session also starts with a short film. The completely free event is held on Sant Sebastià Beach in Barcelona.

WHERE: Sant Sebastia Beach

WHEN: July 6^th. – August 8^th. 2024

TIME: 21:30 hrs

Insider’s tip Barcelona

Are you ready to enjoy Barcelona to the max and willing to see as much as possible during your time in the city?
The Barcelona card provides free public transportation (including train to the airport), free access skipping the line at all art museums and massive discounts on access tickets to the most visited sites and attractions, entertainment and tours.
Not only does this coveted card get you through the door to great Barcelona attractions, it can also help you skip the queues entirely at many of Barcelona´s most popular sights – saving valuable time on a tightly packed trip.

Cost

For 3 day card 55 Euros or 4 day card 65 Euros.

Children between 4-12 years old: 32 Euros ( 3 day card) or 42 Euros (4 day card)

Purchase available online with a discount (www.barcelonacard.org) prior to your trip or directly at any tourist information office in the city.

Meet our Clefs d'or concierge: María Alonso

María Alonso has been working for Hotel Arts Barcelona for over 22 years. She firmly believe that laughter is an essential part of life and can be a powerful tool in building connections with others.

“I strive for a healthy living. Believing in maintaining a balanced lifestyle that nourishes both the body and mind. This commitment to health extends into my dietary choices as well; I am a dedicated vegetarian, which reflects my health-conscious mindset.

My tip for our visitors would be exploring Gracia neighbourhood with bustling cafés along Verdi Street.

For healthy food lovers, my favourite restaurant hidden behind the buzzy and emblematic Avenida Diagonal: LES FILLES CAFE. Don’t miss their Veggie Tikka Massala.”