Free Things to Do in Barcelona This Week
Last updated 27th October 2026
40 genuinely free things to do in Barcelona between Tue 27th October and 2nd November 2026. Every event here is free to attend, with no ticket shop behind the link: concerts, exhibitions, festes and family days out.
Exhibitions and museums
Exhibition: Enjoia’t Awards 2026 (page in Catalan)
Discover contemporary jewellery trends at the Enjoia’t 2026 exhibition. Featuring 30 selected pieces from professional and student categories, it showcases innovative materials and languages in modern design.
Exhibition: A Journey Through Time at the Royal Shipyards of Barcelona
Explore the origins and history of the iconic Royal Shipyards of Barcelona. This exhibition celebrates the building's monumental status and preservation, marking Barcelona's year as World Capital of Architecture.
Exhibition: Archive Drops. We are the Shipyards
Discover a small exhibition of documents from the Royal Shipyards building, located in the Maritime Museum of Barcelona. This display includes accessible materials like braille and audio descriptions, offering insights.
Exhibition: Design in Action. ADG Laus Awards 2026 (page in Catalan)
Explore contemporary design through the works recognised at the ADG Laus Awards 2026. This exhibition highlights the transformative potential of graphic design and visual communication, revealing new ways of interacting.
Exhibition: Out-of-map. Feminist Narratives of Public Space (page in Catalan)
This exhibition uses postcards from around the world to explore how feminist perspectives reshape our understanding of public space. It visualises often-invisible experiences, inviting collective reimagining and reappropriation of the.
Venue photo · Photo: Enric (CC BY-SA 4.0)Discover the Maritime Museum's Non-Accessible Spaces
Explore areas of the museum usually closed to the public and learn about the work carried out there. This programme offers unique insights into the museum's operations.
Festivals and festes
Sardana Dance Cycle at Pla de la Catedral
Enjoy traditional Sardana dances with various cobla bands. This popular festival event offers a chance to experience Catalan culture and music in a lively outdoor setting.
'Obrim Carrers': Gran de Gràcia
Experience 'Obrim Carrers' where Gran de Gràcia transforms into a pedestrian-friendly space. Enjoy walking, scootering, playing, and visiting local shops without traffic.
Gran de Gràcia (des del pl. Nicolàs Salmerón fins a Nil Fabra) · la Vila de Gràcia
Mass in commemoration of the deceased at Poblenou Cemetery (page in Catalan)
Attend a special mass held in memory of those who have passed away. This commemorative service offers a moment of reflection and remembrance for all.
AI illustration'Obrim Carrers': Eix Creu Coberta - Carrer de Sants
Experience 'Obrim Carrers' where Eix Creu Coberta - Carrer de Sants transforms into a pedestrian-friendly space. Enjoy walking, scootering, playing, and visiting local shops without traffic.
“Castanya Horror Show” party (page in Catalan)
Experience a spooky party featuring a witches' laboratory, a robotics room with autumn keys, and terrifying circus games. Enjoy crafts and general activities for a fun, eerie time.
AI illustrationFamily and kids
Let's Play in the Squares at Plaça de la Sagrada Família (page in Catalan)
This initiative promotes public spaces for healthy development and community engagement through various activities for all ages.
Popular Castanyada at El Pou. (page in Catalan)
Celebrate Castanyada with roasted chestnuts, giant games, face painting workshops, and live music. This festive event offers fun for all ages.
Pl. Pou de la Figuera · Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera
AI illustrationSchool playgrounds open to the neighbourhood - Escola Reina Violant (page in Catalan)
Escola Reina Violant opens its playground to the neighbourhood. This activity provides a space for children and families to enjoy outdoor play.
AI illustrationSchool Playgrounds Open to the Neighbourhood - Escola Mossèn Jacint Verdaguer (page in Catalan)
School playgrounds are open to the neighbourhood for children and families. This initiative provides accessible recreational spaces for the community.
AI illustrationCastanyada Festival of Sant Genís dels Agudells
Celebrate the Castanyada festival with a traditional afternoon of community and festive atmosphere. Enjoy popular culture and welcome autumn at this family-friendly event.
Theatre and dance
Show "Fiction fiction", with Alix Eynaudi
Witness a dance duet performed twice, exploring a confluence of movements and gestures. This unique work changes with each context, offering a fresh experience.
Mercat de les Flors Centre de les Arts de Moviment · el Poble-sec
Festa de la Castanyada al Casal (page in Catalan)
Celebrate autumn with a traditional Castanyada party, featuring a terror patio, face painting, chestnuts, and sweet treats. Enjoy a community gathering.
AI illustrationCastanyada Festival
The Castanyada Festival returns with music, costumes, and chestnuts. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with 'LA CUCA BAND' and a costume parade with special eco-friendly prizes.
AI illustrationChestnut Festival in the square: 'The Garden Monster' show
Enjoy an interactive mystery show for families at the Chestnut Festival. Join Monet and Cirera as they solve a garden mystery, perfect for children.
Castalloween Festival in el Raval (page in Catalan)
Enjoy a fun-filled Castalloween festival in el Raval, perfect for families. The event features children's workshops, delicious roasted chestnuts, and lively musical entertainment for all ages.
AI illustrationMusic and concerts
Concert: Architectures of the Soul (page in Catalan)
Immerse yourself in intense emotional landscapes with this piano recital, 'Architectures of the Soul'. J. M. Almiron performs works by Brahms, Janáček, and Liszt, inviting the audience on a profound.
Ensemble Oikos in Concert
Discover new sounds with Ensemble Oikos, an independent choral collective from Montevideo. This classical music concert is part of the Vespres a l'Orfeó series, bringing diverse musical proposals to the.
37th Barcelona Cathedral Organ Cycle
Experience the 37th season of the Organ Cycle at Barcelona Cathedral. This established project is a key reference point for organ music in Catalonia and Europe.
Santa Església Catedral Basílica de Barcelona · el Barri Gòtic
Castanyada Festival in Can Farrero Gardens 'Castanyada i xerinola'
Celebrate Castanyada with roasted chestnuts and lively music from Landry el Rumbero. This family-friendly event promises fun and rhythm for everyone.
AI illustrationExhibition: Bali, Gamelan World: A Journey to the Heart of Balinese Music and Dance (page in Spanish)
Embark on an interdisciplinary journey into Balinese culture through photography, music, and dance. Xavier Erruz's images capture ritual gestures and the community spirit, offering a rich exploration of the island's.
Other
Performance "Diari de fàbrica" (page in Catalan)
Marta Azparren's performance connects Barcelona's working-class memory with contemporary labour precarity. It invites reflection on work transformations and enduring human gestures.
Venue photo · Photo: Pere López (Wiki Takes Barcelona) (CC BY-SA 3.0)Mass for the Deceased (page in Catalan)
Attend a mass for the deceased at Claretians Parish. This religious activity is open to the general public.
AI illustrationFood Collection Campaign (Assís Centre) (page in Catalan)
Participate in a food collection campaign organised by the Assís Centre. This solidarity activity is located in the lobby on the second floor.
AI illustrationDivines de la Mort Festival
Celebrate the night of 31 October, when the worlds of the living and dead draw near. This festival combines Castanyada, Halloween, and Dia de Muertos traditions to usher in a.
27th Sant Medir Festival Poster Competition 2027
Submit your design for the 27th Sant Medir Festival poster competition. This is an opportunity for artists to contribute their talent to a beloved local celebration.
Tours and walks
Sant Martí, Neighbourhood by Neighbourhood Walking Tour Series
Discover the hidden history of Sant Martí's neighbourhoods through guided walking tours led by local experts.
Open Sessions on La Rambla Transformation Project (page in Catalan)
Participate in public sessions to learn about and discuss the urban redevelopment plans for La Rambla.
Visit to the CCCB Viewpoint
Enjoy panoramic views of Barcelona from the fifth floor of the CCCB building, open on select dates.
Artistic Shop Windows Project in Barri Gòtic (page in Catalan)
This project aims to boost commercial dynamism and showcase art installations outside traditional circuits. It transforms shop windows into artistic displays throughout the Barri Gòtic.
Routes "(Re) descobreix La Rambla"
Amics de La Rambla offers free guided routes to rediscover La Rambla's culture, history, and heritage. Explore different aspects of this iconic street's past.
Talks and literature
75th Antique and Modern Second-Hand Book Fair
Organised by the Guild of Second-Hand Booksellers of Catalonia, this fair is one of the city's most traditional. It celebrates the value of second-hand books.
Passeig de Gràcia entre Gran Via i Consell de Cent · la Dreta de l'Eixample
Mutual Aid Group for Carers (We Take Care.) *NEW* (page in Catalan)
This support group for carers offers a safe space to share experiences and strengthen mutual aid networks. Learn useful resources and feel accompanied in your caring role.
Casal de Barri Espai Antoni Miró Peris · el Camp de l'Arpa del Clot
AI illustrationLiterary Jam Calàbria 66 (page in Catalan)
Experience a literary jam session inspired by musical jams. Enjoy shared reading and creativity in a relaxed atmosphere, with both themed readings and an open mic.
Book presentation "Del correfoc als correfocs" by Heribert Masana
Discover the origins and living memory of the correfoc tradition. This book explores how the new correfoc festival spread across Catalonia, becoming a significant cultural phenomenon.
Centre de Cultura Popular La Violeta de Gràcia · la Vila de Gràcia
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