Events

Get ready to hear the thunderous roar of F1 engines as the Spanish Grand Prix comes roaring into town! This three-day event at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo (just 20kms outside of Barcelona) is a fuel-fueled extravaganza of speed, style, and sexy paddock girls.

If you're a music lover, you won't want to miss the alternative rock and dance festival that goes down every year in the epic Parc del Forum. With a line-up that includes big names like Radiohead, Arcade Fire, and The Cure, along with a ton of indie and dance acts, this event attracts a glamorous international crowd.

Looking for a festival that's all about experimental electronic music?
Look no further than Sonar Festival!
This amazing rave-up features obscure acts that only the coolest of musos have heard of, along with the occasional festival headliner like Chemical Brothers or Skrillex.

When it comes to music festivals in Barcelona, Cruilla is where it's at. This festival showcases great artists from every nation, genre, and era without any pretentious criteria for who comes. You never know who might take the stage, but past performers have included everyone from Robert Plant to M.I.A.

For a highbrow festival experience, check out Grec. This festival invites scores of acts to perform theatre, dance, music and more in sensational venues around the city. You'll feel like you're transported back in time when you take in some contemporary drama under the stars at the stunning Grec Teatre.

Looking for the ultimate party night? Look no further than Sant Joan! This midsummer celebration is all about endless fireworks, overindulging in cerveza, and partying until the sun comes up. And the best place to be for all the action? The beach, of course.

Spend your summer nights under the stars at the formidable Montjuic fortress, where you can enjoy a romantic picnic, jazz concert, and open-air cinema. Films are shown every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, so grab your ticket early and settle in for a night of pure entertainment.

Ready for a carnival vibe? Head to the Festa Major de Gracia! For just over a week in August, the streets are adorned with amazing papier mache statues, woodwork ornaments, and decorative lanterns. Every square becomes a concert venue and the drinking is rife. So grab a Don Simon carton of sangria and get ready to party!