Sitges International Film Festival (3-13 Oct) – preview
The Sitges International Film Festival specialising in the genres of horror, thrillers, fantasy and animation, kicks off its 52nd edition this Thursday 3 October, running until Sunday
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How to enjoy Barcelona’s ‘La Mercè’ weekend – for free
Barcelona’s biggest street festival, La Mercè, returns this weekend, with an incredible selection of music, dancing and theatre to enjoy for free. Here are our top picks
Update: Rosalía announces 2nd concert in Barcelona on 8 December
This is an updated report. The bad news is that all the tickets for Rosalía‘s concert at Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi stadium on 7 December
Focus: Sant Sebastian International Film Festival (20-28 Sept)
The prestigious San Sebastian International Film Festival kicks off its 67th edition this Friday 20 September and will run until 28 September. Among those already
Almodóvar’s ‘Pain and Glory’ to represent Spain at Oscars
Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar’s latest film, Pain and Glory (Dolor y Gloria), will represent Spain at the Oscars for Best Foreign Film. Members of Spain’s Academy of
Vilafranca celebrates Sant Fèlix with human towers
In the region of Penedès, arguably the heart of one of Catalonia’s finest wine-growing areas, and where cava is not only a festive drink but a
Festa Major de Gràcia in Barcelona kicks off on 15 August
The Festa Major de Gràcia, one of Barcelona’s most popular, friendliest and wackiest festivals of the year, kicks off on 15 August and runs until 21 August.
Rototom Sunsplash reggae festival kicks off from 16-22 August
The international reggae festival of Rototom Sunsplash kicks off in Benicàssim (in Castellón) from 16-22 August. With an extraordinary choice of music and an environmental commitment to Stand
Travel: Catalonia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites outside Barcelona
Catalonia boasts many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and although most are located in the city of Barcelona and get huge amounts of international attention, looking
‘Recipes for Change’ film: asylum seekers share recipes & cook food for the homeless
An asylum seeker’s experience can be a lonely one. Having fled persecution, displaced people so often find themselves physically safer, but socially and emotionally isolated.