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Sónar is far more than a festival of advanced music and multimedia art: since 1994, it has positioned Barcelona as a global hub for sonic creativity and digital culture. The festival brings together electronic music, visual arts, technology and critical thinking in a distinctive programme that attracts audiences, artists and professionals from around the world.
The next edition, taking place on 18, 19 and 20 June 2026, presents an integrated format combining Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night into a continuous experience, alongside Sónar+D, the platform dedicated to exploring the intersections between creativity, innovation and technology. Over three days, the programme includes live shows, DJ sets, audiovisual installations, talks and professional gatherings.
Throughout the festival, Barcelona becomes a meeting point for audiences eager to engage with new trends and contemporary languages. Sónar continues to affirm its pioneering spirit and its role as a key platform for electronic music, sonic experimentation and digital culture on a global scale.
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Barcelona has its own Christmas festival that brings culture to the city during the festive season.
The Barcelona Christmas Festival will transform Plaça Catalunya into the epicentre of the performing arts between 20 and 30 December, with a programme that includes music, theatre, dance and circus. There will be a wide variety of proposals ranging from small pieces of visual theatre to a travelling show that will tour the different districts of the city. In the afternoons, dance and circus merge into a unique offer, while in the evenings, music will take centre stage with a varied selection of artists. A unique event for the whole family to enjoy, with performances by renowned Catalan and international companies.
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For 27 years now, the Festival del Mil·lenni has been coming to the city and it never disappoints. From October to May, concerts are held throughout the city in various halls, auditoriums and even iconic venues like the Santa Maria del Mar church, all under the Mil·lenni Festival brand. The genres are diverse and varied, but all the concerts share a common denominator: the quality and relevance of the performances. This year the Festival features big international names such as <Suzanne Vega and The Divine Comedy, as well as a selection of major national artists such as Joan Dausà, Gipsy Kings, Carlos Núñez and Natalia Lacunza. The aim: to once again highlight the value of live music and the emotion that stems from direct contact with the audience.
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Experience La Mercè festival like one of the locals
If you're thinking of heading to Barcelona for a break in September, there are five key dates on the calendar when the city opens its doors and celebrates its festivals in style. The Catalan capital dresses up for the occasion to pay tribute to the Mare de Déu de la Mercè, patron saint of Barcelona since 1687.
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Literary trails in Barcelona and around Catalonia
Literature and Barcelona are the stars of their own love story. A good number of writers have set their novels in the city or have moved there to pursue their literary careers. Do you want to follow in their footsteps and discover their legacies? If so, our literary trails are the perfect plan. Do you want to turn the page?
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Happy Sant Jordi a very special day seen through the eyes of the illustrator MAGOZ
The rose and the book are the centrepieces of the image created by the illustrator Magoz for Sant Jordi 2019. This is a new Turisme de Barcelona initiative that will feature a guest artist from a different country every year. Discover the true meaning of this day through the eyes of the Catalan designer.
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Plans for summer in Barcelona Enjoy
Look no further, because Barcelona has everything you want. This summer, the city has the best plans for the summer: more than 400 live concerts, international festivals, plans for the evenings so you can escape the heat and enjoy the peace and quiet of the night, cultural activities across the city, food to suit all tastes… and the sea, beaches, boulevards, gardens, shops… Welcome to the summer of your life.
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Summer festivals in Barcelona the definitive guide
Barcelona's fine weather and eclectic, cosmopolitan spirit make it one of the world's festival capitals. And we're not just talking about music but practically every artistic trend: literature, film, design, theatre, dance, food… Get ready to cool off with our great choice of culture, concerts and leisure attractions.
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Discover everything Barcelona has in store for you in 2022 You won't want to miss it
Unique exhibitions, historic concerts, festivals that are an absolute must, and much, much more, are waiting to satisfy your appetite for culture, sport, art, literature, music and popular traditions. Make a note of the dates in your diary, because you won't want to miss out on a single one.
