Culture

The art of boatbuilding

Donnchadh Tiernan interviews Dubliner Mark Redden, artist and Barcelona’s only manufacturer of currachs. more
One man's trash

Barcelona is full of creatives turning typical waste into treasured products. more
It's all greek

Performing arts take centre stage at the Grec Festival de Barcelona. more
The new Soho?

A major rebirth of the Trafalgar neighbourhood means out with the Chinese wholesale stores and in with the upscale art galleries. more
Summer music festival guide

As Primavera Sound marks the beginning of festival season, we look at Barcelona and beyond for more musicality to come. more
An architect's vision

This year the city celebrates Josep Puig i Cadafalch, one of its most important, but often overlooked, architects. more
The sound of success

Primavera Sound’s evolution in 16 years from small indie festival to major music event has been spectacular. more
Tango in the night

Barcelona is a tango-loving city and there is no shortage of places to learn and practise this sensual Argentine dance. more
New in Town: Arte Bar

Get your creative juices flowing at one of Arte Bar's painting workshops. more
Word on the street

Facing opposition, Barcelona street artists have found a way to persevere. more