Markets & fairs in Barcelona

An autumn harvest fair set in a medieval historic center dedicated entirely to wild mushrooms, featuring artisanal market stalls, cooking contests, and autumn-themed activities.

Line-up: Artisan mushroom pickers, Local food trucks, Craft vendors, Show cooks

Southern Europe's primary nautical exhibition displaying luxury yachts, catamarans, traditional sailing boats, and innovative marine gear on the waters of Port Vell.

Line-up: Maritime exhibitors, yacht manufacturers, water sports innovators

One of Europe's premier nautical trade fairs showcasing everything from catamarans and eco-friendly yachts to water sport technology right on the harbour front.

Line-up: Dufour Yachts, Wellcraft, Maritime tech startups

Southern Europe’s premiere boating trade fair hosts hundreds of vessels along the docks, along with marine technology exhibits and recreational water sports workshops.

Line-up: Dufour

One of Southern Europe's premier nautical fairs presenting floating vessel exhibitions, luxury yachts, water sports tech, and sea trial demonstrations along Port Vell.

Barcelona's annual celebration of its municipal food markets, where visitors can sample market-fresh tapas, local meats and cheeses, and watch live cooking demonstrations.

Line-up: Municipal market vendors, Catalan guest chefs

A premier international festival devoted entirely to music documentaries, featuring world premieres, filmmaker Q&As, and screenings exploring musical legends and underground subcultures.

A premier festival dedicated exclusively to musical documentary films, gathering film lovers and music enthusiasts at the Mooby Aribau theatre complex.

A five-day fair celebrating sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comic books with author panel discussions, book signings, youth workshops, and fan literary gatherings.

Line-up: Sci-fi and fantasy authors, Illustrators, Panel hosts

A five-day festival dedicated to fantasy, science fiction, and horror literature featuring author discussions, book stalls, creative workshops, and youth activities.

Line-up: Sci-fi, fantasy, and horror authors, Illustrators, Workshop leaders

A five-day literary festival dedicated to fantasy, science fiction, and horror fiction, featuring book launches, workshops, debates, and activities for young readers.

A trendy outdoor weekend market set inside a converted industrial garden venue, showcasing local designer stalls, artisan crafts, international street food, live music, and family workshops.

Line-up: Local indie musicians, Street food trucks, Independent fashion designers, Craft artisans

A monthly outdoor design and street food market set in a converted industrial courtyard, offering artisan shopping, gourmet food stalls, and family-friendly entertainment.

Line-up: Independent designers, Local street food trucks, Live acoustic musicians, Children's creative workshop instructors

An established festival showcasing experimental and independent cinema alongside interactive masterclasses, filmmaker debates, and community activities in central Barcelona.

Line-up: Independent filmmakers, Video artists

Hosted at CCCB, this long-standing festival highlights artistic independent cinema with live screenings, director talks, masterclasses, and workshops.