Enjoy culture, beaches, municipal swimming pools, sports, points of interest and much more in Barcelona this summer, respecting all the necessary safety measures to avoid the spread of Covid-19.
Activities
Agenda
Barcelona is offering a range of face-to-face and online activities for enjoying the summer in the city with the necessary precautions for preventing the spread of Covid-19. Don’t miss out on it!
Summer in the museums
Summers are a good time for discovering another, more playful and fun side to museums. See you there!
2021 Barcelona Grec Festival
Summer takes to the stage again with the Grec aiming to offer an explosion of light and optimism, with Africa as its inspiration. The festival is backing local culture with a longer citywide edition. Not to be missed!
100% Summer
Barcelona offers a summer holiday campaign for children, teenagers and young people, with over 1,300 recreational, sport, educational and cultural activities. All activities guarantee the health and safety protocols established by the authorities. Find out more!
Festa Majors
Find out all about the big annual festivals held in Barcelona’s districts and neighbourhoods and enjoy them in full safety.
Outdoor films
Stay up to date with this outdoor films on offer this summer at the city’s various sites.
Upper Montjuïc
A cycle of small-format concerts on Sundays in July, where four troubadours will be whispering melodies and stories in our ears.
Summer in the city's districts and neighbourhoods
Check out the large range of activities that you will find in your neighbourhood and district for enjoying this summer.
Born at Night 2021
During the months of July, August and September El Born CCM will be inviting us to explore the Barcelona of 1700 in night-time tours through the La Ribera archaeological complex and neighbourhood.
Musical evenings at the Monestir de Pedralbes
Thursdays in July, the monastery’s cloister will fill with music played by the country’s most outstanding performers.
Bonus Cultura
Enjoy the Bonus Cultura!. Under this initiative for reactivating the cultural sector, Barcelona City Council will be offering discounts with a contribution of 10 euros for every 30 euros spent on buying books or tickets for shows and cultural events.
Get the most out of civic centres
Get along to the civic centres in the city’s neighbourhoods during the summer holidays and take part in the activities being organised. You will find shows, exhibitions, workshops, talks and plenty more there.
La Reial: on the move!
Head on over to the Plaça Reial and enjoy the programme of activities for all ages planned for this summer.
Barcelona from the sea
The Museu Marítim de Barcelona is planning two sea itineraries, one on board a traditional sailing boat and the other on the historical schooner, Santa Eulàlia.
Protect yourself this summer!
This summer, besides protecting yourself from heat waves, you also will need to follow the protective measures for preventing the spread of COVID-19: respecting social distances, washing your hands frequently and wearing a mask whenever necessary.
Spaces
Beaches and bathing
Beach-capacity monitoring will be maintained during the 2021 bathing season, as will Covid-19 prevention measures, which must be respected, including safety distancing and crowd avoidance in particular. The “Smoke-free beaches” pilot test is also being implemented at four beaches.
Enjoy the parks
The city’s parks and gardens transform it into a living, breathing space. Discover the green areas near to where you live and bask in nature without setting foot outside the city. You’ll find them all here.
Discover Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the city's districts and neighbourhoods and enjoy its attractions and nooks and crannies: urban spaces, cultural and architectural heritage, nature spaces, museums, leisure spaces, events and activities for doing sport and plenty more.
Cool down in a municipal swimming pool
Barcelona has plenty of municipal facilities which will gradually be opening their outdoor pools in line with the corresponding health measures. Make the most of them!
Seaside activities
The Beach Centre is a municipal environmental and information facility on Barcelona's coast. Go and visit!
Municipal sports centres
Municipal sport centres and specialised facilities are open this summer, with the corresponding health measures in place. Do sport!
Climate shelters
This summer, Barcelona has over 160 climate shelters in the city’s various neighbourhoods to fight the heat. These places are aimed particularly at those people who are most vulnerable to high temperatures. View the network of climate shelters.
School playgrounds open
Did you know some school playgrounds open to the public in the summer holidays as safe places for children, young people and their families to use? Check the opening times!
Summer opening hours
Consult the summer opening hours for some of the city’s facilities and services.
