Enjoy the city as a local
If there is a perfect time to enjoy Barcelona, it is spring. The cold leaves, the days get longer and the city is full of events, parties and outdoor plans. If you come between March and June, get ready to live Barcelona like a real local. Here I leave you the best events sorted by month, with addresses, tips and how to get there.
APRIL: Books, roses and Andalusian Fair
Sant Jordi (April 23) – The most beautiful day of the year.
If there is a day when Barcelona shines with its own light, it is Sant Jordi. On April 23, the streets are filled with book and rose stalls, and the city turns into a huge open-air literary market. Las Ramblas, Passeig de Gràcia and Plaça de Catalunya are the best places to experience the atmosphere. It’s the Catalan version of Valentine’s Day, but here love is celebrated with culture.
- Where: Las Ramblas, Passeig de Gràcia, Plaça Catalunya
- How to get there: Metro L1 (red) and L3 (green) – Catalunya
Catalonia April Fair (end of April – beginning of May)
You don’t have to travel to Seville to enjoy the Feria de Abril. In the Parc del Fòrum, every spring they set up booths with flamenco, tapas and rebujito. The atmosphere is crazy, and yes, even if you don’t know how to dance sevillanas, you’ll have a great time. Tip: go hungry, because the tapas are irresistible.
- Where: Parc del Fòrum
- How to get there: Metro L4 (yellow) – El Maresme/Fòrum
MAY: Music, cinema and more food
Primavera Sound (late May – early June).
If you love music, this is THE festival. Primavera Sound brings together artists from all over the world, with amazing concerts in a brutal atmosphere. It is held in the Parc del Fòrum, right next to the sea. Tickets are not cheap, but if you like live music, it’s worth every euro.
- Where: Parc del Fòrum
- How to get there: Metro L4 (yellow) – El Maresme/Fòru
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Long days, good weather and non-stop plans. If you visit Barcelona in spring, these events are not to be missed.
D’A Film Festival (April-May) – Indie cinema in its purest form.
If alternative cinema is your thing, you’ll love the D’A Film Festival. Auteur films are screened in places like the CCCB or the Renoir Floridablanca cinemas. It’s the perfect excuse to discover films outside the commercial circuit.
- Where: CCCB (C/ Montalegre, 5) and Renoir Floridablanca Cinemas.
- How to get there: Metro L1 (red) and L2 (purple) – Universitat
JUNE: Tapas and sustainability
Tast a la Rambla (June) – Gourmet tapas in the heart of the city center.
If you like to eat well, this event is a treat. For several days, the Rambla de Santa Mònica is filled with stalls from the best restaurants in Barcelona, where you can try gourmet tapas at lower prices than usual. Tip: go early, because it fills up fast.
- Where: Rambla de Santa Mònica
- How to get there: Metro L3 (green) – Drassanes
If you visit Barcelona in spring, take the opportunity to walk around the city, eat outdoors and enjoy the atmosphere. And most importantly: live the city like a local, without rushing and letting yourself be surprised.
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