What’s on in November in Barcelona?

Will you be in Barcelona this October, studying Spanish with us ? Are you still wondering what you will be doing in your free time? Here are some cool suggestions…

• The Barcelona International Jazz Festival: This festival is a world reference in its genre. You can attend free concerts, master classes by leading figures, interesting conferences, and meetings with artists… Lots of shows and parallel activities which offer multiple options to enjoy good music and the passion for jazz! It starts October the 17th and finishes December the 30th. Check the program on the website.

• Watch a movie of the Asian Film Festival Barcelona (until November the 5^th): The AFFBCNis a plural and representative cinema festival of the geographical, political, economic and cultural diversity of an unequal continent: Asia. Every year it covers a geographical extension that goes from Central Asia, to Korea, Afghanistan, Thailand, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka. You can read more about it and get the tickets here.

• Go for a walk in the mountains: The Carretera de les Aigües is a 7.85km route. It is ideal for those who like to run and also for walks since the path does not require a physical push, it is flat, unpaved and in nature with wonderful views of the city. Check out here to find out how to get there.

• Visit the World Press Photo 2023 exhibition: The most recognized photo journalism exhibition in the world, which brings together the winners works of the World Press Photo photography and digital narrative competitions, is back in Barcelona (November the 10^th – December the 17^th). The exhibition presents all the awarded photographs and multimedia pieces that have been chosen for their exceptional visual quality and offer different perspectives on global news.

• Take a walk through the most famous flea market in Barcelona (November the 12^th): “The Flea” is a monthly second-hand market where things (such as clothes, accessories, CDs, books, household appliances, etc.) are sold for a small fee. It takes place in Plaça de Blanquerna (El Raval), near the Metro stop Drassanes (L3) every second Sunday of the month.

• Get goose bumps with “The Producers”: The main characters of the story are a bankrupt producer and an accountant who plan to put on the worst musical in history to escape with the investors’ money. It won’t be easy, they’ll have to find the worst script, the worst actors, the worst team… And it may cost them more than they thought. Enjoy this adaptation of the most awarded musical in history. Tickets and more info available on the official website.

• Play a board game at the Dau Festival Bcn: Dau Barcelona (November the 18^th-19^th) is a festival of board games for all ages, organized by the Barcelona Institute of Culture. It’s aimed at families and the community of experienced players, offering them a wide variety of games that are currently available. Board game publishers and entities also participate in the festival.

• Discover an art space in Poblenou: The Poblenou Open Night, which will take place on Friday the 24^th, is an event that invites you to get to know the largest creative community in Barcelona, with more than 70 entities and businesses that will offer activities related to disciplines such as art, design, music, interior design, sculpture, video projections, photography, floral art, jewelry and illustration. In addition, there’s also a musical circuit through stages and concert halls. Be there at 6 pm and have a fantastic night!