The Barcelona edit
Free public places and specific museum sessions. Reservations can still be required.
Six themes introduce the ideas of architect and landscape designer Nicolau Maria Rubió i Tudurí. The free exhibition links Barcelona’s gardens and public spaces to present-day questions about climate and city life.
Film fragments, working notebooks and archival material trace Godard’s ways of thinking through images. La Virreina’s exhibition rewards a slower visit, allowing time for the audiovisual works as well as the documents.
Leire Martínez presents her solo chapter on the outdoor Maria Cristina stage. The performance forms part of La Mercè’s music programme, making it an option for a festival evening without a club booking.
The Institut Confuci invites families to discover Chinese language and traditions through games and workshops. The activities take place in Parc de l’Estació del Nord during the city’s festival.
Photographs, documents and audiovisual material trace the FAD architecture awards and their predecessors. The Oliva Artés exhibition offers a free way to connect Barcelona’s built environment with changing ideas of architectural quality.
Housing, mobility and neighbourhood life shape this exhibition on Barcelona’s next decade. The Casa de l’Arquitectura presents urban projects through practical questions about how the city may change.
Local businesses, wine and gastronomy meet around Girona and Consell de Cent. Admission is listed as free, while tastings and purchases may cost extra; the organiser has not yet announced the hours.
The Casa de l’Arquitectura uses Barcelona to explore what makes a contemporary city. Three themes connect the people who live here with everyday relationships and the challenges of collective urban change.
A guided walk from Pati Llimona examines the Gothic Quarter’s history, details and received ideas. The route finishes by the cathedral; the municipal programme lists free admission with advance registration.
