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41.385658 2.16994 | 1 Carnival in Barcelona, timed just before the Lenten fast, is spent indulging in soon-to-be-forbidden pleasures. The city streets become a stage for lively celebrations, from tortilla-making… | |
41.385658 2.16994 | 2 Barcelona's Half Marathon gets the city warmed up before the full marathon takes place in early March. Starting at the Passeig de Picasso street and ending at the Arc de Triomf, the… | |
41.385116 2.180764 | 3 Barcelona's Picasso Museum displays erotic prints produced by the artist between 1964 and 1970, a time when all his creations carried sexually explicit themes. The exhibition also features… | |
41.397821 2.185387 | 4 International Percussion Festival of Catalonia Staged at Barcelona's L'Auditori, the International Percussion Festival of Catalonia is dedicated to the humble triangle, booming bass drum and everything in between. Performers from all over… |  |
41.401439 2.157998 | 5 Sweet-toothed individuals gather in Barcelona's Gràcia district for the Festa de Sant Medir. A colourful parade of floats, flags, costumes and horses winds through the streets, and literally… |  |
41.385658 2.16994 | 6 The Barcelona Marathon was first run in 1977 and has come on in leaps and bounds. Today thousands of entrants form a fast-running stream right through the city, from the northern suburbs of… | |
41.385658 2.16994 | 7 Gleaming vintage cars, dating from before 1924, parade along the Catalonian coast for crowds of spectators during the Sitges Vintage Car Rally. The antique vehicles start in Barcelona and race… |  |
41.385658 2.16994 | 8 Palm Sunday Celebrations in Barcelona Palm Sunday is one of the most important events in Spain's Christian calendar. In Barcelona, a solemn procession of religious statues and locals carrying palm branches starts at La Seu… | |
41.385658 2.16994 | 9 The Barna Sants Festival of Song sees talented singer-songwriters perform gigs across the Sants district of Barcelona. The extensive programme spans three months and a range of venues from… |  |
41.385658 2.16994 | 10 Tradicionàrius - Catalan Folk Music Festival Tradicionàrius brings over two months of folk music to venues across Barcelona. Audiences can enjoy 17th-century song at concerts and jam sessions, and learn new skills at workshops focusing… | |
41.385658 2.16994 | 11 Barcelona resounds to the clacks of castanets, fiery stomps of heels and swishes of colourful skirts. The De Cajón! Flamenco Festival brings vibrant performances to venues across the city… | |
41.367646 2.153964 | 12 Guests of Honour: Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the MNAC Barcelona's Museu d'Art de Catalunya celebrates its 75th birthday with a special Guests of Honour exhibition. The 75 pieces of Catalan art, some on loan from the region's churches and… |  |
41.385658 2.16994 | 13 Mecal - Barcelona International Short Film Festival At Barcelona's international short film festival (Mecal), film enthusiasts can catch the best movie bites from around 3000 entries. As well as the competitive strand, there are also themed… |  |
41.385658 2.16994 | 14 Barcelona's most elegant music venues host the Festival Millenni, a star-studded programme of one-night performances from top recording artists, choirs, opera singers and flamenco artists.… | |
41.393596 2.117829 | 15 RCT Barcelona's clay courts host the Open Sabadell Atlántico, a top-ranking ATP World Tour 500 event, previously known as the Open Seat Godo. Many top names on the men's circuit compete for… |  |
41.383602 2.166924 | 16 Pure Beauty at Barcelona's Museum of Contemporary Art brings together over 130 works by conceptual artist John Baldessari. The exhibition shows how Baldessari's art has evolved, from the early… |  |
41.36208 2.154989 | 17 The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc first spouted in 1929 during the Great Universal Exhibition and continues to delight Barcelona's visitors today. On certain days throughout the year, the… |  |
41.573028 2.261381 | 18 Formula One: Spanish Grand Prix The winding Circuit de Catalunya, just outside of Barcelona, hosts the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix. Feel the excitement build as powerful cars reach speeds of up to 200mph and rub shoulders… | |
41.383621 2.167156 | 19 Barcelona's Contemporary Cultural Centre, the CCCB, presents its annual Asian Film Festival (BAFF). The best contemporary films, selected from hundreds of entries, are screened at venues… |  |
20 Around 250 motorcycle exhibitors delight enthusiasts with the latest models, bike equipment and live demonstrations during this motorcycle show at the Fira de Barcelona. There's also the… |  | |
41.380261 2.169695 | 21 Every 11 May Barcelona honours Sant Ponç, patron saint of beekeepers and herbalists, with a special market along Calle Hospital. The stalls sell natural products such as honey, perfume, herbal… | |
41.362541 2.15259 | 22 Grammy award-winner Alejandro Sanz entertains crowds of thousands with his Latin pop and soulful ballads at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona. The Spanish singer-songwriter performs tracks… | |
41.410033 2.21971 | 23 Bike Show BCN encompasses all kinds of pedal power from dirt track racing and BMX Freestyling, to less conventional one-wheeled monocycles and four-wheeled cyclekarts. Bike enthusiasts gather… |  |
41.383602 2.166924 | 24 Rodney Graham: Through the Forest Barcelona's Museum of Contemporary Art showcases Through the Forest by Canadian artist Rodney Graham. The diverse works span three decades from 1978 and include installations, sculptures… |  |
41.385116 2.180764 | 25 Rodney Graham: Possible Abstractions Conceptual artist Rodney Graham presents his series of paintings Possible Abstractions, produced especially for Barcelona's Picasso Museum. The project is inspired by a Picasso-themed comic… |  |
41.385658 2.16994 | 26 For a week in May, Barcelona celebrates the written word with a series of events and workshops dedicated to poetry. Bus windows and tube carriages are covered in verse, while poetry readings… |  |
41.410033 2.21971 | 27 Barcelona's Parc del Fòrum hosts the massive three-day, open-air Primavera Sound Festival, where top indie rock bands, DJs and experimental musicians get everyone's hands in the air. There's… | |
41.387506 2.175643 | 28 The Palau 100 Concert Series is the annual season at Barcelona's best classical music venue, the ornate Palau de la Música Catalana. Catch performances by renowned national and international… |  |
41.368676 2.15995 | 29 Murals, at Barcelona's Joan Miró Foundation, showcases ten artists who use walls as their blank canvas. See traditional paintings by the Soninké women of Mauritania and then get interactive… |  |
41.384577 2.175968 | 30 Corpus Christi - L'ou com Balla Corpus Christi is celebrated in Barcelona with 16th-century tradition L'ou com Balla, translated as "dancing egg". Emptied eggshells are perched above the water jets of the city fountains, to… |  |
41.387506 2.175643 | 31 Orquestra Simfònica del Vallès The Orquestra Simfònica del Vallès travels from its home in Sabadell to perform its annual season at the Palau Música Catalana, Barcelona's premier classical music venue. The concerts feature… |  |
41.573028 2.261381 | 32 The Catalonian Moto GP is one of the most popular rounds of the World Championship. Held at the Circuit de Catalunya near Barcelona, it attracts holidaymakers and race fans alike. Drawing… |  |
41.352262 2.132116 | 33 The Fira de Barcelona's Gran Vía venue hosts Barcelona Bridal Week, a combination of fashion parades, called Pasarela Gaudí Novias, and an international trade fair known as Noviaespaña. |  |
41.385658 2.16994 | 34 SÓNAR: International Festival of Advanced Music and Multimedia SÓNAR is Barcelona's wildly popular International Festival of Advanced Music and Multimedia. Music lovers descend on the Catalonian capital to see exhibitions at the MACBA and CCCB by day, and… |  |
41.385658 2.16994 | 35 Mesmerising strums and plucks ripple through Barcelona's large concert halls and intimate bars during the city's annual Guitar Festival. The programme never disappoints, with its mix of master… |  |
41.383621 2.167156 | 36 SónarKids introduces younger generations to the world of experimental music through gigs and fun workshops. Taking place the day after the main Sónar festival ends, all activities are held in… | |
41.3802 2.173963 | 37 Gran Teatre del Liceu Recital Season During its annual recital season, Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu welcomes internationally renowned singers to the stage. The 2009/10 season features mezzosoprano Joyce DiDonato and sopranos… |  |
41.385658 2.16994 | 38 Every year St John's Day (Sant Joan) is celebrated throughout Spain with an explosion of bonfires, fireworks, concerts and dances. Catalonians celebrate in their idiosyncratic way and… | |
41.385658 2.16994 | 39 Mostra International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Barcelona's Mostra International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival spotlights homosexual issues through a programme of screenings, talks and short film cycles. Host venues usually include the… | |
41.385658 2.16994 | 40 The Barcelona Festival of Song showcases traditional music from Catalonia, Spain and Latin America. Talented singers, pianists, guitarists and other musicians perform free recitals at cultural… |  |
41.578764 1.617192 | 41 Brightly coloured, bulbous hot-air balloons from around the world fill the skies over Igualada for the European Balloon Festival. The event draws around 25,000 people, who come to the sleepy… |  |
41.3802 2.173963 | 42 Gran Teatre del Liceu Dance Season Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu is best known as an opera venue, but don't overlook its annual dance season. Top ballet and contemporary dance troupes from around the world twirl across the… | |
41.385658 2.16994 | 43 International Dance Festival in Urban Landscapes The International Dance Festival in Urban Landscapes brings its performances and workshops to the streets of Barcelona. For four days, every inch of urban space - public buildings, parks… |  |
41.3802 2.173963 | 44 Gran Teatre del Liceu Opera Season Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu is famous for its opera and its new season is eagerly awaited every October. An informative talk about each performance takes place in the foyer 45 minutes… |  |
41.385658 2.16994 | 45 The Grec Barcelona Festival, commonly known as just the "Grec Festival", is Barcelona's summer arts extravaganza and the season's most important cultural event. City venues, including the… |  |
41.401439 2.157998 | 46 The Barcelona neighbourhood of Gràcia hits the streets on 15 August to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption. The streets are filled with rainbow-coloured decorations and floral art. Live… | |
41.371017 2.149784 | 47 Barcelona's CaixaForum extends its opening hours on selected evenings for the Summer Nights programme. Three events take place each evening in different parts of the building. Choose between… |  |
41.375481 2.131256 | 48 The Sants Festa Major takes place on and around the Carrer de Sants street in Barelona's Montjuïc district. Twelve main streets host their own parties and activities. When night falls… | |
41.368676 2.15995 | 49 Espai 13 is an exhibition space at Barcelona's Joan Miró Foundation that showcases themed cycles by experimental artists. For 11 months, the cycle passes through five individual exhibition… |  |
41.385658 2.16994 | 50 Catalonians celebrate their National Day with concerts, demonstrations and parades throughout Barcelona. Locals proudly hang red-and-yellow-striped Catalonian flags from their balconies and… |  |
