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Ideas for enjoying Barcelona: festivals, weekends and local traditions, with sources and practical tips.

Promotional portrait of Niño Josele — Niño Josele · Saturday 14 · Conservatori Liceu · TheProject / Festival de Jazz de Barcelona

14–15/11/2026 · Games, markets, jazz and comedy

What to do in Barcelona on 14–15 November 2026

13 Barcelona plans from Friday 13 November. Human towers in El Clot, DAU, theatre, concerts, markets and tapas, with times and tickets.

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Still from Randa Maroufi’s Escenes exhibition — Escenes · Randa Maroufi · La Fabra / Barcelona city calendar

7–8/11/2026 · Theatre and comedy to book

Barcelona on 7–8 November: theatre, jazz and free things to do

16 ideas for 7–8 November 2026, starting Friday 6: comedy, jazz, family dance and free culture, with times, prices and ticket links.

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Creepy Halloween at Barcelona’s Poble Espanyol — Poble Espanyol · Promotional Creepy Halloween photo from a previous edition.

Halloween · 30 October–1 November

What to do for Halloween in Barcelona 2026

Halloween falls on Saturday: family outings, horror, parties and Castanyada for 30 October–1 November, with checked dates and admission conditions.

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Family Halloween at Poble Espanyol — Poble Espanyol · Promotional Creepy Halloween photo from an earlier edition.

24–25/10/2026 · Halloween & Castanyada

Barcelona on 24–25 October: Halloween, Castanyada and more

16 ideas for 24–25 October 2026: horror, panellets, storytelling, free architecture visits, concerts and afternoon parties, with options from Friday 23.

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Festival FESC atmosphere at Parc de l’Estació del Nord — Festival FESC · Photo published by the organisers.

17–18/10/2026

What to do in Barcelona on 17–18 October 2026

FESC and Barcelona Dibuixa fill the city with free activities; family Halloween and Ciutat Flamenco also begin, alongside football, Morat and two big Sunday events.

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Salsa at Time Out Market Barcelona’s terrace — Time Out Market Barcelona · Promotional photo of its salsa sessions.

10–11/10/2026

What to do in Barcelona on 10–11 October 2026

Swab art, human towers in Les Corts, Oktoberfest’s final weekend, salsa and live music, plus a fantastic-film trip to Sitges.

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Mahou Bravas Fest at Barcelona’s Poble Espanyol — Mahou Bravas Fest · Promotional photo published by the festival.

Weekend guide · 3–4 October

What to do in Barcelona on 3–4 October 2026

Neighbourhood traditions, international sport, high-demand concerts, day parties, rooftops and a Sunday of free museums: a checked selection for an easy Barcelona weekend. Includes Viu Montjuïc and Bravas Fest from Friday 2.

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Xambanga giant figures in Barcelona’s Plaça de Sant Jaume — Image published by Barcelona City Council for the Xambanga de gegants.

Barcelona popular culture

Barcelona’s Xambanga giants: what it is and how to see it

A practical guide to La Mercè’s playful giant-figure parade, with context and the safest way to check the next date and route.

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Barcelona celebrates · 23–27 September

What to do in Barcelona for La Mercè 2026

Only one day in town? Make it Thursday 24 September: local traditions in the morning, music after dark and drones by the sea.

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