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Get in shape!

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November 25

Barcelona strengthens its response to sexist violence.

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BDC ESCENA

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Grants for refurbishment

New grants for refurbishment your home.

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Participate in the Great Food Drive

Donate food or make an online contribution

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Exhibition Building a Horizon

From November 5 to December 31

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Argumenta

Until 25 February

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European Capital of Small Retail

Barcelona’s retail inspires Europe.

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Barcelona Districte Cultural

Discover the 7 new projects about contemporary art.

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  • Personal de neteja recolint restes de brutícia a Ciutat Vella
    12/11/2026 - 15:47 h City Council Municipal services get the city back to normal after the incidents following 11N

    Staff from the cleaning service worked non-stop throughout the night.

  • Medalles d'Honor 2026 - foto de grup
    10/11/2026 - 21:25 h City Council Barcelona Medals of Honour 2026 awarded

    The five medals awarded at a city level come in addition to the twenty according to proposals from the districts.

  • 13/11/2026 - 16:32 h Commerce and markets, Economy All set for the opening of the revamped Mercat de l’Abaceria

    This weekend is the last operational one at the provisional market located in Passeig de Sant Joan.

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    10/11/2026 - 14:10 h The Barnatresc Montjuïc Walk is back on Sunday 15 November

    The Barnatresc Montjuïc Walk is being held on Sunday 15 November, covering 12 kilometres and with 12 dogs from the Barcelona Pet Shelter (CAACB) taking part.

  • Ambient sota les llums de Nadal de passeig de Gràcia. Una nena a collibè.
    09/11/2026 - 13:23 h City Council Christmas lights to be lit on 26 November

    The Christmas lighting covers nearly 140 km of streets in all districts.

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  • ‘DAU Barcelona’ games festival

    Board games. Around 60 activities and 400 games for families, gaming enthusiasts, professionals and educational institutions.

    • When: Del 12/11/2026 al 15/11/2026
    • Where:Fabra i Coats
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  • 33rd Barcelona Independent Film Festival- L’Alternativa

    Cinema. The festival offers a programme that combines formal experimentation, artistic research and a critical vision of the present.

    • When: Del 12/11/2026 al 22/11/2026
    • Where:Institut Français de Barcelone
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Gaudir més

Join the “Gaudir més” programme and make the most of its discounts, free admission and advantages for enjoying your city’s various spaces.

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Support for professional women

Discover Lidera, the women’s networking and support space for professionals, directors and entrepreneurs.

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Imatges Barcelona

The City Council offers citizens its current photographic archive, with thousands of images of Barcelona. The Barcelona Images site includes various galleries by subject: popular culture, the festivals, districts, public spaces and much more.

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Children’s activity agenda

Every day, Barcelona offers you all types of activities for children of all ages. Look up all the available children’s activities and you’ll discover a wide variety of options.

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Domini .barcelona

Get involved in your city with the .barcelona domain. Associate your digital identity with Barcelona’s values.

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Discover Barcelona’s museums

Explore the diversity of Barcelona’s museums and heritage sites to experience culture in all its forms.

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Business Support Office

Information about the Business Support Office (OAE), which advises local and international companies. Find out how to participate in the business growth programmes and the training and networking activities they organise.  

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Barcelona’s popular culture

Giants, human castles (castellers), craft markets, fairs... Check out the calendar of the most deeply rooted popular and traditional acts, learn about the manifestations of popular culture and search the entities involved.  

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Want to adopt?

At Barcelona’s animal shelters, there are many animals hoping someone will adopt them. Find out how to do it. 

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Barcelona Districte Cultural

Barcelona Districte Cultural comes with some changes. Now an annual initiative, the programme of performing arts is joined by projects in visual arts, audiovisuals and thought. Don’t miss it!

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B·CRÈDITS PROGRAMME

In 2026, Barcelona Activa is offering B·crèdits: €25,000 to support the consolidation of sole traders and micro-businesses.

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Caring City

Barcelona is committed to democratising care work and has a Barcelona Cuida space available for promoting exchanges and networking among the city’s main carers. Find out all about it!

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Tibidabo’s 125th anniversary

Experience a historic season at the city’s most magical peak. Enjoy the best views of Barcelona from the new viewing point and discover more than 35 attractions for all ages.

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BCN Map

Look up all city addresses, services and facilities on the new Barcelona map.

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