Featured Events in Barcelona in March, 2025 (June Updated)

A group exhibition that aims to reverse the dramaturgy of the museum by putting the artwork at the centre so we can address its will, its energy and its poetic intention. What would happen if we separated the artwork from the museographic context that surrounds it? Would it be possible to think of museography as a kind of aphasia, a loss of language? Would it be possible to break up the dramaturgy of the museum that guides us in how to move through its spaces, how to register the artistic experiences they offer us, and how to apprehend the sensations that emanate from them? If we assumed that this shift were possible, what other meanings might arise, allowing us to interpret the work in a different way, and also to reinvent the museum as an institution? If that were within the realm of possibility, could we respond directly to the will of the work, to its energy and desire, to its ‘poetic intention’? Martinican poet and philosopher Édouard Glissant states that the poem must never deny the “way of the world”: can the museum put the work of art and the ways in which it reflects the world at the centre of everything?

The exhibition Pleas of Resistance traverses more than twenty-five years of practice by the artist Carlos Motta, who consistently engages with the body and sexual dissidence as a terrain of experimentation and political contestation. His early explorations of photographic self-portraiture are shown alongside his most recent performances and video installations. The exhibition explores the magnitude of Motta’s artistic research and its implacable rigor in relation to the archive, interrogating its violence, its silencing and its desires. Motta’s work challenges the imposition of Eurocentric epistemologies – from the time of the conquest and colonial period in the Americas to the present day – and considers the legacy of religion as a perpetrator and disturbing vehicle of coloniality.

The MNAC, at the Musée des Beaux Arts in Lyon and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, will be exhibiting this exhibition for the first time in the three versions of the Vision of St. Francis of Assisi by Pope Nicholas V, a masterpiece by Francisco de Zurbarán (1598-1664). The exceptional possibility of confronting the three paintings gives light on each of them. The work that preserves the MNAC has undergone a profound restoration process that has allowed it to recover its original appearance and to remove the details hidden by the passage of time. In the vision of St. Francis by Pope Nicholas V, Zurbarán depicts a legendary episode in which the Pope asked the Pope to see the mummified body of the saint in the crypt of the basi of ’Assisi. The painter condenses a complex narrative action by focusing on the essentials and shows us only the subjective vision of the Pope. Zurbarán has the figure of Saint Francis as a work of ’art in a museum, working with light, space and geometric construction. It gives him strength and a prodigious presence, making it seem that the mummy of the saint takes his own life. From the contemplation of the real, the images transport us beyond reality, or inside, their soul. This exhibition will also bring together other works by Zurbarán, among them the two twin versions, which are very different from his famous still life’atuells, the Museo del Prado and the Museu Nacional ’d’Art de Catalunya. In these paintings, Zurbarán creates an aesthetic of the emptiness, the distance and the presence, and the silence, where we do not distinguish the everyday life of the religious mystery.

The exhibition is the result of exhaustive research and study focused on a work by Joan Miró, Painting (c. 1925), which is part of the Foundation's Collection. The analysis and conclusions of this project were developed by the Department of Preventive Conservation and Restoration, in collaboration with the CRBMC and the Pablo de Olavide University of Seville. The study, carried out primarily using non-invasive techniques, allows us to understand in detail the types of pigments and binders used in the creation of the work. It also provides a surprising new insight into the history of the painting before Miró's intervention and reveals previously unknown aspects of its conservation and evolution.

[contra]panorama is the second edition of the triennial Panorama. It is intended as an extended exercise that interprets the title of the project literally in order to question both the relevance of the triennial (or biennial) format and its ability to offer a panoramic image of the present.There is a desperate optimism in biennials’ and triennials’ repeated attempts to define the present and plant their flag in the future. Somehow, they are always late to the party. The accelerated pace at which the art system picks up and discards its chosen themes of interest only exacerbates that feeling that everything is getting old prematurely. Now that the future has ceased to be the repository of all the unfulfilled promises of modernity and become instead the source of our planetary anxieties, what is the point of continuing to organise biennials? As an institution that serves to arrange the modern and make it legible, does the museum have any legitimacy left?

The resistance of language and the morphology of speech are two characteristics of the work of Teresa Solar Abboud(Madrid, 1985). Her work is based on a continuous search for multiple concepts presented as enormous sculptural installations that, in recent years, have become more complex through forms related to resistance, hollowness, the body and bone structure. The artist began using drawing and video as her fundamental work tools, but over time her production has come to focus on sculpture, exploring new materials with which she articulates forms that refer to elements related to the organic and lead to a world of metaphors that hint at the flow of currents, voids and the connectivity between orifices and gaps.

The creation of Joan Miró would not be properly understood without the large number of drawings, sketches, annotations and preliminary studies that he kept over the years. Miró's methodical character finds in the drawing an ideal instrument, always within reach, that allows him to retain embryonic ideas and visualize them. In some cases the works are faithful transpositions of preparatory drawings, with references to colors, measurements, the title or the technique. However, support is not always a conventional role. Sometimes an ad stimulates irony or a newspaper article provides a context or set to figures and signs, evoking how distressing or desolate the representation might be. Other times it's just a snippet to set up a fleeting mental connection. The support never disguises what it is: a ticket, a sheet of an agenda or a calendar, the back of a typed letter or the closing of an envelope. Then Miró's manual dating contradicts the printed date on the page torn from the agenda, the typed text that translutes claims to be read and the envelope leaves its folds intersecting.

Barcelona Carnival is a traditional festival in Catalonia, Spain, known for its exaggerated costumes, street parades, music and dance, and community activities. The theme of 2025 is "Cosmic Carnival", which breaks the boundaries of the earth with unrestrained creativity and takes you to an immersive experience of interstellar carnival! The event will last from Shrove Thursday (2.27) to Ash Wednesday (3.5), and the whole city will be transformed into a fantasy stage. If you miss it, you will have to wait for a year! - Opening Carnival: Arribo Parade Performance Time: February 27, 17:15 Location: Sants District (Plaza de Bonet i Muixí, Cotxeres de Sants Auditorium) This year, Arribo is not only an "arrival", but also a "departure"! The Queen plans to use a rocket to bring the spirit of carnival to space, and you can also see the secretly built "interstellar spaceship" on the scene, which is full of science fiction! Community Carnival: Special activities in each district Omelet competition: Raval District (February 27, 17:30), Sant Martí District (March 1, 19:00), etc. Costume party: Gràcia District (March 1, 20:30), Sant Andreu District (March 1, 21:30), etc. Farewell feast: Sardine funeral Time: March 5 Location: Barceloneta Beach, Sants neighborhood, etc. On Ash Wednesday, the whole city staged a "Sardine funeral" parade to mourn the end of Carnival.

What?Any comedian that signs up will get a chance to entertain YOU (the audience) for 6 minutes. But if they bore you, or aren't funny, a Gong will be banged and they will have to leave the stage. An emotionally high stakes roller coaster of laughs, cheers, jeers and boos at The Comedy Clubhouse on selected Saturdays at 10pm Comics that pass the Gong win a CASH PRIZE and eternal glory! How Much?5 Euro Early Bird (til Thursday) 10 Euro Online 12 Euro Door Price Who?Barcelona's Bravest Comedians (lineup TBA) Where?At The Comedy Clubhouse - Barcelona's dedicated English Comedy Club. At The Comedy Clubhouse we're committed to providing a space for people to relax, chat, meet new people, make mistakes, develop their craft, say stupid things, laugh, cry, detox from the internet AND learn that stepping outside your comfort zone doesn't have to be that uncomfortable. Basically, we're bringing community back baby! How?We run 20+ different shows a week of all different types and have had massive stars like Louis CK & Michelle Wolf perform at our club. We produce sketches and funny videos every day on our Instagram of us goofing around. We have Improv jams, Improv Workshops, Open Mics, Friendly Bartenders, Yoga Lessons, Writing Sessions & More! What People Say About Us?We have an average rating of 4.9 Stars on Google across OVER 500 REVIEWS! People that come here love the friendly tone that we set, and they enjoy having a place they can relax and be themselves. Here are some nice things people have said recently 'Pure laughs and silliness every time! Love the weekly Fat Goose shows, nice mix of newcomers and comedy pros :)' - Joe 'Funky chunky is a great plan to enjoy comedy on a Monday night. Mixed new and professional comedians trying out their jokes and brilliantly hosted by Luke and Hannah' - Albert 'A kind of hotspot for English speaking Comedy in Barcelona. A pleasant friendly bar in the main floor and a middle sized show venue in the basement. What I have seen had a nice atmosphere and was full of laughter as well. Especially the Midweek Crisis on Wednesday was a hilarious show where also little or bigger problems of audience members became funnily solved away.' Stephen Some People Don't Like Us!Some people don't like us, that's ok, we're not for everyone. Around 1% of the people that come here, find something they don't like. Sometimes people complain about the lack of drink variety, or about the chaotic feel of the place. Other people find that the open mic comedy event they attended didn't meet the standards they are used to on Netflix. If you come to The Comedy Clubhouse, please understand that it is a work in progress. We are constantly changing & improving and trying to develop new talent. - It's the Sagrada Familia of comedy. Just give us another 140 years and it'll be perfect :) Get Involved?Join our WhatsApp regulars chat for a weekly update on all the different things we have going on. Or Follow us on Instagram (@TheComedyClubhouseBcn) or subscribe on YouTube... Or just come and hang out. We're here every day :). Information Source: The Comedy Clubhouse BCN | eventbrite

MWC Barcelona - Mobile World Congress is working together to ensure people stay connected during these difficult times MWC Barcelona - Mobile World Congress is working together to ensure people stay connected during these difficult times while remaining optimistic about the return to normality including a great MWC Barcelona. Information Source: GSMA - GSM Association | expotobi

Rogier Bak: Made in USA 🇺🇸 TOUREnglish Stand-Up Comedy in Madrid 🎟 Get your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment at the door 🐣 Early Bird + Student tickets available ❤️ Bring your friend, lover(s), or... family? Group tickets on sale! When & Where?🗓 Saturday, March 8 ⏰ Show starts 8:00 PM (Doors open 7:30 PM) 📍 Basemint Comedy Club (at Mint Bar) About the ShowFrom Amsterdam to America and back again, Rogier Bak is a Dutch comedian who feels like a foreigner in his home country. He was made in the USA on his parents’ honeymoon in Washington DC, the nation’s capitol, only to enter the world in Amsterdam, the capital of loose morals. In his debut show, Made in USA, Rogier puts his characteristically energetic and engaging style of comedy on full display as he shares hilarious stories detailing his own coming of age, his gripes with human behavior, and his love for multiculturalism—all while walking a fine satirical line. 🇺🇸 The show is 100% in English Follow for more content & updates ⚡️Did someone say social media?! Rogier's on literally every platform (that matters): Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Newsletter For show dates & tickets, follow me on Bandsintown Information Source: Rogier Bak | eventbrite

Preparate para una noche inolvidable en Edge of Existence! Una experiencia donde la musica, la gastronomia y la energia vibrante se fusionan en pleno corazon de Barcelona. Fecha: 8 de marzo Celebra el Dia Internacional de la Mujer con una velada llena de ritmo y buena compania Que te espera en esta noche especial? Tres DJs de renombre: Disfruta de una seleccion musical en estilo open format con los mejores hits de house, pop, R&B y hip-hop. Ritmos irresistibles que te harán bailar toda la noche. Cena exclusiva para dos en Illuzione Restaurant Barcelona: De 20:00 a 23:00, saborea un menu especial en un ambiente elegante y acogedor, ideal para empezar la noche con buen pie. Discoteca hasta las 04:00: A las 23:00, el ritmo sube de nivel en un segundo sala, donde la pista se llena de energia con sets envolventes y una atmosfera electrizante que no te dejar parar. Detalles del evento: Illuzione Restaurant Barcelona (centro de la ciudad) Horario de la cena: 20:00 - 23:00 Discoteca: 23:00 - 04:00 No te pierdas Edge of Existence el proximo 8 de marzo! Una noche para dejarse llevar por la música , disfrutar de una cena inolvidable y vivir una experiencia única en Barcelona. Reserva tu mesa ahora! Information Source: GaMMa_project | eventbrite

“On van els records? Per què te’n vas anar? Has vist com t’ha mirat? I què? Per que calli farà menys mal? S’adonarà de l’amor que pren? Podrà el mar endur-se els meus records com s’emporta les paraules de la sorra? És un nou inici, una oportunitat per començar de zero, estic farta de les fronteres; encara cal empaquetar les coses de la cuina…” Diverses joves confronten les seves identitats, passat, present, futur. Juntes reflexionen sobre qui van ser i qui són per re-inventar-se. Amb col·loqui post-funció i projecció del documental. Creació i interpretació: #ACTFEM Direcció escènica: Rosabel Huguet, Marina Rodríguez Llorente i Tania Nezzar (Plàudite Teatre) Direcció Artística: Eugenia Delgado Mata (Directora de Plàudite Teatre) Disseny i creació del vestuari interactiu: Marie-Monique Schaper, Rosa Gil, Mercè Teixidó Cairol, Judith Farré Bonet, Nadia Díaz Cano (Department of Computer Engineering and Digital Design, Escola Politècnica Superior, Universitat de Lleida) Disseny de so: Skye Músic Música de la coreografia: AIRE Coordinació: Tania Nezzar (Plàudite Teatre) Comunicació i fotografia: MB Pozo Ruiz (Plàudite Teatre) Un muntatge de Plàudite Teatre amb el suport de Diputació de Barcelona, l’Ajuntament de l’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Institut Català de les Empreses Culturals (ICEC), la Generalitat de Catalunya i el Instituto de las Mujeres. Al Teatre Juventut de l’Ajuntament de l’Hospitalet de Llobregat. Espectacle reconegut per la Càtedra UNESCO de Prevención de la Violencia contra las Mujeres. Més informació: https://plaudite.org/actfem Information Source: Plàudite Teatre. Espai d'Arts Escèniques | eventbrite

Join the celebration of the 5th anniversary of Hamas Masip at the annual event, "Hamas Masip - 5 Historias por Contar", set to take place in Barcelona on March 22, 2025. The event will be hosted at the prestigious Casino l'Aliança del Poblenou located at 42 Rambla del Poblenou, 08005 Barcelona. Stay tuned for the official announcement of the venue on all social media platforms. Immerse yourself in the captivating stories and vibrant atmosphere of this milestone event. Ticket prices range from €16.86 to €22.41. Mark your calendars and be part of this memorable occasion.

NO HAGAS PLANES EL 22 DE MARZO Conoce a tus compañerxs en persona, habla con tu mentorx cara a cara y prepárate para performances en directo, mesa redonda, un bingo con regalos chulísimos y un montón de cosas más. Ah, y te invitamos a cenar y a birras ;) Te esperamos en el Club<3 Un abrazo, el equipo Tattoox. Information Source: Tattoox | eventbrite

Sueños psicodélicos, espacios mutantes multicolores, personajes en busca de respuestas a preguntas no formuladas... El universo gráfico y narrativo de Brecht Evens descansa, inevitablemente, en un mundo mucho menos libre de lo que a priori puede parecer. Constructos sociales, privilegios e imaginarios compartidos que nos sitúan a todos en lugares comunes y que el artista belga quiere identificar, señalar y compartir en esta masterclass en la que repasará toda su obra de manera crítica y consciente. Information Source: eventbrite

EL MAYOR FESTIVAL DE FOTOGRAFÍA DE EUROPA Accede a la feria comercial y a más de 35 keynotes gratuitas en Fira de Barcelona los días 26, 27 y 28 de marzo de 2025. Todo en el marco de Photo Forum Fest 2025. MUCHO MÁS QUE UNA FERIA DE FOTOGRAFÍA Photo Forum Fest alberga en un mismo recinto: 3.000 metros de feria y zona comercial con las marcas de referencia del sector fotográfico y del vídeo.Más de 35 charlas gratuitas con los mejores fotógrafos en sus disciplinas.3 congresos de fotografía y vídeo (con entradas a la venta aquí) con ponencias magistrales de los fotógrafos más reconocidos internacionalmente en el gran Palacio de Congresos en Fira de Barcelona. Information Source: Photo Forum Fest | eventbrite

EL MAYOR FESTIVAL DE FOTOGRAFÍA DE EUROPA Accede a la feria comercial y a más de 35 keynotes gratuitas en Fira de Barcelona los días 26, 27 y 28 de marzo de 2025. Todo en el marco de Photo Forum Fest 2025. MUCHO MÁS QUE UNA FERIA DE FOTOGRAFÍA Photo Forum Fest alberga en un mismo recinto: 3.000 metros de feria y zona comercial con las marcas de referencia del sector fotográfico y del vídeo.Más de 35 charlas gratuitas con los mejores fotógrafos en sus disciplinas.3 congresos de fotografía y vídeo (con entradas a la venta aquí) con ponencias magistrales de los fotógrafos más reconocidos internacionalmente en el gran Palacio de Congresos en Fira de Barcelona. Information Source: Photo Forum Fest | eventbrite

HOX GALLERY PRESENTS: KISS MY GLASS Únete a nosotros en The Hoxton, Poblenou para la inauguración de KISS MY GLASS, la nueva exposición de vidrio soplado de Pròsper Riba Vilardell, artesano y diseñador detrás de The Glass Apprentice. Después de su paso por el Guggenheim y el Design Hub Shop, sus piezas llegan a Hox Gallery y Hox Shop. Una oportunidad única para descubrir su trabajo y celebrar el arte en vidrio en un ambiente relajado. 🎶 Música a cargo de Camelia (DJ set) 🍸 Welcome drink incluido (aforo limitado) 📅 Miércoles 27 de marzo | 19:00h 📍 Lobby de The Hoxton, Poblenou Entrada gratuita con inscripción previa. ¡Nos vemos allí! 💥 Information Source: The Hoxton Poblenou | eventbrite

Dirigido por el cantautor Álvaro Roy, los jueves 6 y 27 de marzo tendremos un micro abierto especial en nuestra coctelería underground Apotheke, a entrada libre - tu oportunidad de descubrir nuevos talentos locales… ¡o mostrar el tuyo! Information Source: Ocaña en Vivo | eventbrite

En El coleccionista de cabezas o las grandes ocasiones de Andy Warhol (Jekyll & Jill), Reinaldo Laddaga nos propone reimaginar a Warhol, hacerlo más exuberante, más vivaz, más inventivo y más actual que la figura que la historia del arte nos ha querido enseñar. *** Andy Warhol es nuestro artista más famoso, pero vastas regiones de su obra permanecen inexploradas y secretas. Todos recordamos las pinturas de Marilyn Monroe en ácidos colores y las latas de sopa reiteradas. Hemos visto, tal vez, alguna de las películas underground que realizó filmando un hombre que no para de dormir y ocho inertes horas del Empire State. Pero lo ignoramos casi todo de los esqueléticos dibujos del joven diseñador publicitario de provincias que aspiraba al prestigio del pintor, los espectáculos de medios múltiples donde danzaban sus narcóticas estrellas, las fotografías tomadas a la manera de los paparazzi y los retratos pintarrajeados de las celebridades de los años setenta, las grandes ocasiones cuando tomaba por asalto tal o cual museo para mostrar las propias o ajenas colecciones, la comedia desconcertante de los libros y los reportajes, los parcos diarios y las cajas repletas de objetos heteróclitos que llamaba «cápsulas de tiempo». *** ReinaldoLaddaga(Rosario, Argentina, 1963) es el autor de una decena de libros de crítica y ficción. Entre ellos están Atlas del eclipse, el fantasmagórico relato de sus caminatas por el Nueva York de la pandemia (Galaxia Gutenberg, 2022); Los hombres de Rusia, una novela (Jekyll & Jill, 2019); Un prólogo a los libros de mi padre, una memoria (Beatriz Viterbo Editora, 2011); y dos volúmenes de ensayos sobre el arte y la literatura contemporáneas: Estética de laboratorio (Adriana Hidalgo Editora, 2010) y Estética de la emergencia (Adriana Hidalgo Editora 2006). Jordi Carrión (Tarragona, 1976) es autor de Viaje contra Espacio. Juan Goytisolo y W.G. Sebald (Iberoamericana, 2009), Teleshakespeare (Errata Naturae, 2011), Librerías (finalista del Premio Anagrama de Ensayo, 2013), Crónica de viaje (Aristas Martínez, 2014), Barcelona. Libro de los pasajes (Galaxia Gutenberg, 2017) y Contra Amazon (Galaxia Gutenberg, 2019). Es autor de la trilogía de ficción Los muertos, Los huérfanos y Los turistas (Galaxia Gutenberg, 2014-2015). Entre sus últimos libros encontramos Lo viral (Galaxia Gutenberg, 2019), Membrana (Galaxia Gutenberg, 2021) y Todos los museos son novelas de ciencia ficción (Galaxia Gutenberg, 2022). *Asignación de asiento por orden de llegada. Número de butacas limitado. Si al llegar no quedan asientos libres, la reserva pasará a ser de pie. Information Source: Llibreria Finestres | eventbrite

The B-Travel in Barcelona is divided into specific areas of tourism and trade fair for professionals willing private travel The B-Travel in Barcelona is divided into specific areas of tourism and trade fair for professionals willing private travel. B-Travel 2020 display products like travel agencies, tourism services, tour operating services, tour packaging, tour agents and other travelling solutions and services etc. Information Source: Fira de Barcelona | expotobi

Get ready for the Spanish Open 2025! As part of the Streetboard World Series, this year’s Spanish Open will take place at Ungravity Skatepark, known for its top-class facilities and vibrant streetboard community. Join us for an unforgettable weekend with streetboarders from around the world in the stunning city of Barcelona! Tickets must be purchased in advance to compete. The deadline for ticket sales is Saturday 15th of March. Your ticket covers park entry and registration for all competition disciplines. Spectators are welcome to watch for free! Open to all abilities, nationalities, and genders, the competition will feature Street, Miniramp, and will have a Cash for Tricks Jam. Stay tuned for full competition details soon. Follow us on Instagram for updates @asso.catalana.streetboard Information Source: Associació Catalana de Streetboard | eventbrite

*This event is in English* Welcome to Once Bitten, a seriously ridiculous improv double bill where physical play and high energy improv crash together with beautiful and bizarre results. In the first half, Silent Sparks: An Improv Experience Beyond Words will answer the question of what happens when language disappears. Four fearless improvisers dive headfirst into a world of pure imagination, using movement, emotion, and clown-like mischief to craft unforgettable stories—no script, no dialogue, just raw theatrical magic. With live music shaping each scene, expect the unexpected: playful absurdity, heartfelt moments, and a dash of delightful chaos. Prepare to see, feel, and experience improv like never before. In the second half, Pocket City is a whimsical improv show that offers a peek into the daily lives of its quirky inhabitants. The audience, akin to a movie camera, follows multiple protagonists through their unpredictable adventures. The show's unique format keeps viewers engaged as they explore the town alongside its eccentric residents, places, making every bit of a seamlessly normal life a delightful surprise. 7.30pm Doors & Bar Open 8.00pm Show Starts Tickets: 12€ online presale 15€ on the door *30% discount for current students of BIG! Information Source: Barcelona Improv Group | eventbrite

Malaysian visual anthropologist Weiyan Low is interested in the intersection of technology and everyday materialism. In his fieldwork, Low collaborated with Rumah Kosong, a local film collective, on a documentary about the Kelantan Match Factory. Founded in 1933 and staffed by a predominantly female workforce, it is the last functioning match factory in Malaysia. The memories of the workforce paint a story of productive decline and aging that contrasts with, and also fits with, the careful maintenance of the machinery and the bond that the workers feel for their work. The humble matchstick, a functional object evocative of bygone customs that increasingly has fewer users, has become a symbol of its resistance to obsolescence.