Barcelona’s model of commerce is unique, as are the establishments which have formed part of it over the course of more than a century. Today, these iconic establishments, with their own brand and character, are a living testimony to our historical memory of commerce, which must undoubtedly be preserved. The exhibition ‘De tota la vida….

L’Auditori presents the ‘Festival Mozart’ concerts by the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, in support of childhood under threat. Jan Willem de Vriend directs the OBC and will be accompanied on the violin by Giuliano Carmignola. Willem de Vriend knows the music of Mozart as well as anyone and will be offering the last three symphonies in…

This version of Georges Bizet’s famous opera Carmen features a symphony orchestra, soloists, a choir and a children’s choir. Over ninety artists will appear on stage during the two hour show, which includes an interval. Xavier Puig directs the Orquestra de Cambra Terrassa 48, which will be accompanied on stage by the Ballet Novaria dance…

The group from Malaga, Chambao, headed by Lamari, present their Nuevo ciclo tour at the Palau de la Música. The new album has seen Chambao collaborate with artists such as Jorge Drexler, Ara Malikian and Juanito Makande. http://agenda500.barcelona.cat/en/detall/chambao_99400469600.html

‘Paraules que alimenten’ [words that nourish] is the slogan for the seventh edition of the Family Literature Festival at the FLIC Festival, which is being held at the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB) and the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) on 4 and 5 February. This new edition of the festival links…

On 5 February, Barcelona gets this year’s FIM X-Trial World Championship under way in the city, where the discipline was first conceived in 1978. Since then, over the last 40 years, the total number of spectators the event has attracted tops 300,000. To celebrate the occasion, the Palau Sant Jordi will be setting up moveable…

This fashion show started in 2007 as an event to showcase the work of independent designers, allowing them to display their latest creations over the course of five days. The show has gone on to become a benchmark in cutting edge design and fashion on an international level. This year some firms will be introducing…

PIERRE CARDIN’S MUSICAL SHOW WILL OPEN THE 080 BARCELONA FASHION 19TH EDITION. http://www.080barcelonafashion.cat/en/news

Guitar Barcelona, one of the city’s most important music festivals, returns to the city as from 23 January, this year notching up its 28th edition. The festival brings names such as Els Amics de les Arts, Bigott, Amaral, Loquillo and Animal, as well as many more. http://agenda500.barcelona.cat/en/detall/the-guitar-festival-is-back_99400022776.html

This year sees the 25th anniversary of the Foguerons de Sa Pobla tradition in the Gràcia neighbourhood, a traditional Majorcan festival which has also become a highlight on the neighbourhood’s festive calendar. The event brings the people of the Balearics and Barcelona together around bonfires to share gastronomy, music and dance. On Friday and Saturday…