The Palau de la Música presents an exhibition examining the 110 years of history since the building’s construction. The concert hall, built between 1905 and 1908, was designed by Catalan Modernista architect Lluis Domènech i Montaner, a contemporary of Antoni Gaudí. The new exhibition is presented by the Centre for Documentation of the Orfeó Català, the choir for…

With the arrival of spring, the Pi neighbourhood holds its local festival in honour of Sant Josep Oriol. The Pi neighbourhood is holding its local festival from 17 to 25 March, with popular culture playing a major part. On Saturday 17 March, the bells of the Pi church will herald the opening speech by the…

The sixth edition of the cod trail is on from 15 March to 8 April. The sixth edition of the Ruta del Bacallà (cod trail) features large establishments and eight specialist cod fishmongers as they combine to promote cod as a star product. This year’s trail also includes a photography competition, offering a chance to…

Gràcia’s green week is back. The Verdinada offers workshops, outings, talks and the traditional popular meal of organic ‘calçots’. The Verdinada is a green week held in the Gràcia district in March and offering a programme of activities to raise awareness on the environment and sustainable action. This year the Verdinada is devoted to cultivation…

Jennifer Allora (1974, USA) and Guillermo Calzadilla (1971, Cuba) have been collaborating since 1995. Their works use a wide variety of mediums, such as performance, sculpture, sound, video, and photography. For this exhibition at the Fundació Antoni Tàpies, their first monographic display in Spain, Allora & Calzadilla present a selection of works produced between 1996…

La Fàbrica del Sol is organising a guided tour for groups entitled ‘The art of visiting a garden: Parc del Laberint’. The two-hour route is a chance to discover the flora, hedge maze, water, mythology and hidden spots in this unique city garden. The Parc del Laberint d’Horta has the merit of housing the city’s oldest garden…

The contemplation of the night sky, with the naked eye or using a telescope, is one of the most intense and rewarding experiences there is. The beauty of the stars fascinates everyone and is a never-ending source of inspiration. Under the title of ‘The beauty of the universe’, CosmoCaixa presents two singular visions of the…

There are dozens of places to get your fill of tapas in Barcelona, from 100-year old eateries and market stalls that serve up top-notch classic tapas, to gourmet bars where every dish is a creative feat. Here are some of our favourites. More here: http://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/eating-and-drinking/barcelona-best-tapas-bars/#page=1  

The best spots to have a panoramic view of the city are easy to reach, more info here: http://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/in-the-city/best-of-barcelona/birds-eye-views/#page=1

Up until 18 March, twenty restaurants in Passeig de Gràcia are offering different gastronomic combinations: The ‘Platillos’ Tour, 12 small dishes for 7 euros; Tasting Menus, with prices between 40 and 50 euros; Four Hands Menus, evenings when prestigious chefs will cook in pairs, and Show Cooking, offering workshops by some of Barcelona’s best-known chefs….