Holy Heatwave Batman! The summer is here and Barcelona is staying cool with music, festivals and a practice of patience!
On this episode, we talk about:
BARTS Festival - June 26 - July 21 This festival features concerts in a unique setting at Poble Espanyol. This year there is Rueben Blades, Belle and Sebastion and that little old band from Texas ZZTop!
Tour de France in Barcelona July 4th - 6th For the first time in its 123-year history, the Tour de France will start in Barcelona. Expect major road closures and a great atmosphere!
Vijazz Festival - Vilafranca del Penedès July 4th - 6th This year a highlight is Esmerelda Spalding. If good wine and great jazz if your thing, it's worth a venture out of town!
Blues Festival Nou barris July 4th - 6th Celebrating 23 years of this festival with great blues artists both local and international. Cool baby!
Grec Festival June 26 - July 31st This festival features a wide range of performances including theater, dance, music, and circus acts, with events happening across the city, as well as the iconic Grec Theatre on Montjuic.
Pride Barcelona June 26 - July 18th Pride Barcelona 2026 aims to be a demonstration of strength, unity and commitment between the city, its citizens and the entire LGTBIQA+ community. Under the slogan “All realities, one pride”, the campaign is born from the desire to highlight the diversity that makes up our community and July 19th at 18:00 the parade starts from Universitat along Grand Via until Sant Joan and then down to the Arc.
Cruïlla Festival July 8-11th This open-air festival features a diverse lineup of artists and offers music alongside art, comedy, and more. This year Suede, Pixies, David Byrne (of DUMBARTON!), Faithless, & Garbage.
Sala MontJuic: 10th July -5th august. open air cinema at the Castle - plan your travel up there with extra time and water!
Festa Majors:
Poble Sec 17th - 26th July
Raval 9th - 12th July
Mens World Cup Final! July 19th - where to watch it? Well it depends on who is playing...
Other wise, stay hydrated, practice patience, find shade, make friends and have fun! Do Barcelona a little slower, it's so worth it.
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