The weekend begins in Barcelona and the agenda includes plans ranging from the big stages of the Fòrum, to cinema nights in the moat of a castle, free classical theater or the most multicultural main festival in the city center. The city goes into overdrive from July 10 to 12 and the offer is so varied that the difficult part will be choosing. Prepare your agenda, because these are the plans you can't miss.
1. Cruïlla Festival 2026 at Parc del Fòrum
The Parc del Fòrum once again hosts a new edition of the Cruïlla Festival. This edition has as one of its main attractions the return of David Byrne, former leader of Talking Heads, who presents an innovative and modern visual format. Friday's lineup avoids labels and combines the classic rock of The Black Crowes with the tropical essence of Bomba Estéreo, passing through the German brass band Meute and the danceable jazz of Ezra Collective.
Saturday will be the most eclectic day of the festival, with the live performance of Jon Batiste, the club electronics of Faithless and the return of Rigoberta Bandini to the stage, accompanied by the local pop of Els Pets and La Ludwig Band. As usual, the venue will open from mid-afternoon to complement the concerts with dance shows, monologues and a wide gastronomic offer.
2. Open-air cinema with Sala Montjuïc and Pantalla Barcelona
This Friday officially kicks off the Sala Montjuïc cycle in the Fossat de Santa Eulàlia of the Castell de Montjuïc. The inauguration will be in style with the rumba concert by Acorde a Ti and the screening of the documentary Flores para Antonio, in collaboration with the Grec Festival. As a free alternative in the neighborhoods, the Pantalla Barcelona circuit continues to screen films in squares and civic centers. This weekend, they will screen titles with a great social background such as Los Tortuga, Molt lluny or the comedy Norberta.
3. Hamlet by Parking Shakespeare in the park
In the theatrical realm, the company Parking Shakespeare returns with its traditional free-access summer event. This Thursday, July 9, at 7:00 p.m., they premiere their particular version of Hamlet. True to their style, admission is collaborative (you just need to bring something to sit on the grass) and the play uses the irony and darkness of Shakespearean tragedy to build a critique of the corruption of the current system.
4. Vanesa Martín in the Jardins del Palau de Pedralbes
This weekend it's also the turn of an intimate concert at the Les Nits Occident festival. The Gardens of the Palau de Pedralbes welcome this Friday, July 10, Vanesa Martín, one of the most relevant singer-songwriters of Spanish pop. The artist from Malaga will review her greatest career hits and the songs from her latest studio album, Casa Mía, recorded in collaboration with Joaquín Sabina.
5. The Picture of Dorian Gray at Teatre Romea
Within the framework of Grec 2026, Teatre Romea hosts one of the most original text adaptations of the summer billboard: The Picture of Dorian Gray. The play completely shies away from musical conventions and gives all interpretive weight to Àngels Gonyalons, who assumes practically all the roles of Oscar Wilde's novel. She plays Wilde, Dorian, Basil, and Lord Henry, backed by a male chamber choir.
6. Exhibition at the Tres Xemeneies de Sant Adrià
This Sunday, July 12, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the turbine hall of the Tres Xemeneies de Sant Adrià de Besòs opens its doors completely free and open to the entire population. It is a historic opportunity to delve into its 4,000 square meters of industrial heritage and visit the exhibition Becoming. Architectures for a planet in transition, linked to the World Congress of Architecture, which presents models and full-scale installations developed by 12 international teams.
7. Carlos Rivera at Sant Jordi Club
On Sunday, July 12, Mexican artist Carlos Rivera performs at Sant Jordi Club. The artist has a career of more than twenty years on stage, and now arrives in our city to delight his audience with his romantic ballads and charisma. This concert is part of his new world tour ¡Vida México! Tour, which only has one stop in our home.
8. Festa Major del Raval 2026
A popular, open, and social plan for this weekend is to go to Raval and enjoy the many activities that are carried out to celebrate its main festival. From Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 12, the streets of the neighborhood will be filled with activities, concerts, gastronomy, and traditional popular culture. The party will start on Thursday afternoon from 7:30 p.m. with its traditional proclamation and parades that will invite people to come to the neighborhood.
9. Ovelles at Teatre Texas
The Teatre Texas is once again programming the successful comedy Ovelles until July 25. It is a play written by four hands by Carmen Marfà and Yago Alonso, which introduces us to three siblings from Barcelona who are forced to reunite against the clock to make a drastic decision after receiving a most unexpected inheritance: a flock of 512 sheep in a village far from all urban civilization.
10. Viva Vintage Market in Poblenou
Lovers of fashion, collecting, and recycling have an appointment this Sunday in Poblenou. Espacio 88 hosts the summer edition of Viva Vintage, a market that brings together more than 35 stalls of second-hand clothes, vinyl records, antiques, and design accessories. In addition, this plan includes a drink with the purchase of an advance ticket.
This July weekend, our city once again demonstrates that culture and fun are part of its DNA. Discover the most suitable plan for you and enjoy a different, fun weekend full of plans.