All Saints’ Day is nearly upon us and the smell of chestnuts, sweet potatoes and panellets fills the air. The chestnut fest is here and brings with it a string of activities around the city’s civic centres. This weekend also see the Big Draw in the Ciutat Vella district, while the CCCB is offering a…

You’re likely familiar with Gaudí’s masterwork La Sagrada Família or even his stone treasure, La Pedrera, but the modernisme king’s unique style can be seen in architectural wonders dotted around Barcelona. No matter if you’re taking in Casa Batlló or wandering the paths of Park Güell, you can see the influence of Gaudí’s three greatest passions…

Public transport in Barcelona consists of metro, bus, tram and train networks and generally works very well. Taxis are also a popular option, often proving cheaper than in other places, although rates have risen steadily in recent years. Private vehicles are more problematic due to cost and availability of parking and traffic. http://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/visiting/getting-around/

As the days get shorter and the daily grind drags on, we start counting down the days until our next vacation. It’s easy to forget that there are little urban escapes right around the corner. Here’s our list of five peaceful places to picnic in Barcelona to help you keep that summertime bliss alive. http://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/things-to-do/5-parks-for-al-fresco-eating/

If you can’t face another trip to the Sagrada Familia with visiting family, it’s time to take them off the beaten track and explore some of the city’s lesser-known Modernista architecture. Beyond the star attractions, Barcelona is also home to a wealth of lesser-known Modernista heritage that the city is working hard at renovating and…

Finding a day out that appeals to the whole family, particularly an educational one, can be a challenge no matter where in the world you live. Indeed, for many, the word museum is wont to conjure up images of yawning youths, temperamental teens and frazzled parents. Thankfully, many of Barcelona’s museums are fighting against this…

Dedicated to exploring the intersection between music and films, Beefeater In-Edit screens musical documentaries from around the world. This year’s screenings include A Poem is a Naked Person (1978), which explores Leon Russell’s world in Seventies Oklahoma, Strike a Pose (2016), a deeply personal story about Madonna’s backup dancers from her ‘Blonde Ambition’ tour and…

Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons formed their band in Manchester in the late Eighties during the height of the Haçienda era. In their extensive career, the musical duo have become pioneers of the English electronic scene, producing unforgettable tracks such as ‘Galvanise’ and ‘Hey Boy, Hey Girl’ alongside several number one albums and hit singles….

Wild mushroom season is officially in full swing. Make the most of the rich variety of fungi on offer in the markets and on restaurant menus. http://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/5-seasonal-foods/

The fourth edition of the Open Walls Conference sees the bulk of activities take place at the Nau Bostik. The Open Walls Conference, a leading festival on the international urban art circuit, goes into its fourth edition with a wide array of activities and a programme of international seminars at the CCCB. One of the…