This first weekend of November, Barcelona offers a variety of proposals that invite people to go out and discover the city from multiple perspectives. Autumn picks up pace with major contemporary creation events such as the 15th edition of the MIRA Digital Arts Festival at Fira Montjuïc, the premiere of the immersive experience Dinosaurium at IDEAL, or the return of the World Press Photo to the CCCB.
In addition, gastronomy, popular culture, and sport take on a leading role: from the festivities of the Raval(s) Festival to seaside vermouths at Port Olímpic, haute cuisine tapas in luxury hotels, or the popular Firefighters' Race.
World Press Photo 2026 brings the best photojournalism to the CCCB
- CCCB
- All weekend
The Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB) hosts the new edition of the international photojournalism exhibition World Press Photo. The exhibition brings together the winning works and multimedia productions from the global competition to offer a look at current affairs, politics, gender issues, conflicts, migration, and the climate crisis based on events experienced during the last year.
The selection includes the works of 42 winning authors from six regions of the world, divided into categories of individual photographs, graphic reports, and long-term projects. The exhibition stands out for its high visual quality and is complemented by guided tours designed to promote reflection and debate on the role of photojournalism in contemporary society.
The Raval(s) Festival fills the neighborhood with over 50 free cultural activities
- El Raval
- All weekend
The Raval neighborhood celebrates a new edition of the Raval(s) Culture Festival, a major event that transforms streets, squares, and spaces in the area into an open stage. The festival offers more than 50 completely free activities to champion diversity, coexistence, and collective cultural creation with the participation of local entities and artists.
The program includes theater, itineraries such as the decolonial route, and emblematic proposals like the XII Festival of Soups from Here and There. In addition, music plays a central role with the Emergent(s) Music cycle on the Rambla del Raval, where groups such as Blanca Maris, Plástica Fantástica, Asier Vázquez Quintet, Les Nuit, and Babia will perform.
Vermut & Soul celebrates its 12th edition
- Port Olímpic de Barcelona
- All weekend
The 12th edition of the Vermut & Soul fair is here, the gastronomic and musical event dedicated to the culture of vermouth by the sea. For three days, you can enjoy a wide variety of vermouths, appetizers, and tapas in a festive outdoor atmosphere.
The proposal is complemented by an agenda of activities that includes live concerts, musical tributes, soul sessions, DJ performances, workshops, and guided tastings. An ideal event to enjoy the weekend with local gastronomy and a good atmosphere.
IDEAL premieres Dinosaurium, an immersive experience to walk among dinosaurs
- IDEAL Digital Arts Center
- All weekend
The IDEAL Digital Arts Center presents the immersive exhibition Dinosaurium. The proposal invites visitors to take a 240-million-year journey back in time to walk among life-size dinosaur reproductions, combining scientific dissemination, art, and state-of-the-art technology.
The tour combines large-format projections, virtual reality experiences, interactive installations, and educational spaces. The exhibition has the scientific advice of researchers from the Catalan Institute of Paleontology, which guarantees the rigor of the latest paleobiological discoveries in the world.
MIRA Festival with Arca, Shygirl, and Max Cooper
- Fira Montjuïc
- Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2026
Fira Montjuïc hosts the 15th edition of the MIRA Digital Arts Festival, the annual benchmark event in digital art and electronic music. For two days, from 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., the venue offers twelve daily hours of audiovisual shows, immersive shows, and live performances.
This year's lineup includes big names from the international scene such as Arca, Shygirl, and Max Cooper, along with artistic installations and performances that seek connections between technology, nature, and new visual languages. An essential event for lovers of contemporary digital creation.
The Hotel Tapa Tour allows tasting high gastronomy in 5-star hotels
- Luxury hotels in Barcelona
- All weekend
Barcelona celebrates a new edition of the Hotel Tapa Tour, the gastronomic festival that allows you to discover the kitchens of twelve five-star and five-star Gran Luxe hotels in the city. The initiative invites you to taste haute cuisine tapas, pairings, and signature proposals at popular prices, ranging between 8 and 15 euros.
Emblematic establishments such as the Mandarin Oriental Barcelona or El Palace Barcelona open their doors without the need for prior reservation. The proposal offers a unique opportunity to explore the city's most exclusive spaces while discovering cutting-edge hotel gastronomy.
El Meu Primer Festival brings the best children's cinema to the city's theaters
- Various spaces in Barcelona
- All weekend
The 19th edition of El Meu Primer Festival de Cinema arrives in Barcelona from November 7 to 22, 2026. It is a film event specially designed for children aged between 3 and 12 years old and their families. The sessions are distributed among venues such as the Filmoteca de Catalunya, the CCCB, the Institut Français, the Auditori de Sant Martí, the Cinemes Girona or the Verdi Park, among others.
The program includes animated films from around the world, international premieres, audience votes, creative workshops, film forums and the presence of guest artists.
(in)fusió flamenca celebrates 24 editions with dance, concerts and workshops
- Besòs, Sant Martí and Sala Carlos Díaz
- All weekend
The cycle (in)fusió flamenca celebrates its 24th edition in the spaces of the Centre Cívic del Besòs i el Maresme, the Auditori de Sant Martí and the Sala Carlos Díaz. The event specializes in the different artistic disciplines related to the world of flamenco through concerts, dance shows, workshops and exhibitions.
This year, the festival pays a special tribute to choreographer Ramón Baeza, promoter of the company Increpación Danza together with Montse Sánchez, for his trajectory in the renovation of contemporary dance and flamenco. The cycle offers various free activities open to all audiences.
Carles Sans returns to the billboard with Me'n vaig!
- Teatre Poliorama
- All weekend
This weekend returns Me'n vaig!, the solo show by Carles Sans co-directed by José Corbacho. The former member of Tricicle returns to the stage with a hilarious and tender show where he transforms personal anecdotes and everyday situations into stories to make the audience laugh.
With the pretext of considering a farewell from the stage to retire and rest, the actor reviews real experiences from his career and reflections on daily life with his characteristic humorous style.
Vegan BCN Festival
- Casinet d'Hostafrancs
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
The Casinet d'Hostafrancs hosts the 3rd edition of the Vegan BCN Festival on Sunday, November 8. The event brings together 41 stalls dedicated to plant-based gastronomy, responsible consumption, and animal welfare in a day open to all citizens.
The program includes workshops, live showcookings, informative talks, and family activities where pets are also allowed. The event is presented as an opportunity to discover vegan cooking alternatives and local products in a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere.
The Barcelona Firefighters' Race celebrates its 27th edition
- Various streets of the city
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
The city streets are once again filled with sport thanks to the Vueling Cursa de Bombers de Barcelona, the popular 10-kilometer race. The event stands out for the participation of members of the Barcelona Fire Department, who complete the course equipped with their protective uniform, helmet, and oxygen tank (over 20 kg in weight).
The start and finish will be at Passeig de Picasso and Estació de França, and the circuit runs along major thoroughfares such as Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes or Avinguda del Paral·lel. It is a fast and very lively route with live music points along the entire course.
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