Het "Time Out" met alle evenementen in Barcelona heeft een editie uitgegeven met de 55 mooiste evenementen.
Wij hebben uit ""The Time Out magazine"" de Top 10 evenementen geselecteerd.
The Time Out magazine has recently issued a special edition ‘Save the Date Barcelona 2016’, with a collection of 55 events taking place in Barcelona throughout the year. 55 different ways to experience all the city has to offer: concerts, art exhibitions, sporting competitions, international events and local traditions!
Mobile World Congress | February 22-25
Since 2006 Barcelona hosts the world’s largest annual gathering for the mobile industry. Last year’s edition attracted more than 94,000 attendees from 201 countries.
Day of Sant Jordi | April 23
Sant Jordi, Catalonia’s very own Valentine’s Day, is a celebration of culture and love during which the streets of Barcelona are filled with stalls books and roses.
The Night of Museums | May 21
Barcelona joins this European initiative with free entrances and activities after hours in more than 80 museums, including prestigious institutions such as MACBA, MNAC or Picasso Museum.
Primavera Sound | June 1-4
One of the biggest indie and alternative festivals worldwide! The 2016 edition’s line-up embraces a wide variety of genres, including Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem and PJ Harvey.
Summer nights with Gaudí | June-September
A unique combination to enjoy the beauty of Gaudí architecture at night and live music: La Pedrera www.lapedrera.com, Torre Bellesguard www.bellesguardgaudi.com, Casa Batlló www.casabatllo.cat, Palau Güell www.palauguell.cat.
FC Barcelona Joan Gamper Trophy | August
The traditional pre-season friendly match organised by FC Barcelona to present its players to the fans celebrates its 61th edition.
Festa Major de Gràcia (Street Festival) | August 15-21
Associations in the neighbourhood of Gràcia compete to be crowned the best decorated street. The week-long festival also includes street food and drink, family activities, live music and traditional Catalan culture.
Castells competition | August-September
Human towers, officially listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, are a popular expression of Catalan culture. Do not miss the exciting castells competition in Vilafranca del Penedès, the region where the tradition originated in the 18th century!
Mercat de Mercats Food Festival | October
The outdoor three-day gastronomic festival in front of Barcelona Cathedral includes local food stalls, tasting sessions, cooking demonstrations, cava and wineproducers, and top Catalan chefs. A wonderful way to get to know the gastronomy of Catalonia!
Swim in the open waters of the Mediterranean Sea and run past the city’s famous landmarks! Participants can choose between three distance categories: Olympic, sprint and super-sprint.