Cosmopolitan, Mediterranean, creative… Barcelona has been a melting pot of art and culture for more than 2,000 years, and the process has made it one of the most inspiring and attractive cities in the world today. We invite you to explore Barcelona's most creative side, which sets the trends in fashion, design, architecture and music; revolutionises food through innovation; places digital technology at the service of sustainability; and where art permeates every corner. Not for nothing is it a city that attracts thousands of young people every year to its schools of art, design, cookery and architecture, and is the chosen destination for hundreds of start-ups that have moved to its creativity and innovation district, 22@. Discover all the city's creative energy!
Creative trails
Here are four city trails that will give you an insight into some of the city's icons of design and creativity: buildings by prestigious architects, Olympic architecture and design, urban art and a district that exudes creativity. Take your pick!
Agenda
Barcelona is a permanent hub of creative activities of all kinds, from international exhibitions and fairs to festivals, fashion runways, or events related to cutting-edge technologies. Look in the agenda for what's happening right now!
Architecture and urban planning
Since Barcelona's own offshoot of art nouveau, modernisme, transformed the city with its unique, imaginative buildings, it has remained a hotspot for architectural and urban planning innovation. Discover its unmissable cutting-edge architectural landmarks and urban development projects here.
Digital art and immersive experiences
Welcome to the future. The creativity of digital art in Barcelona continues to expand in order to bring you immersive experiences at different venues around the city. Discover the most innovative way of experiencing culture!
Urban art
You'll find urban art in Barcelona in the streets, art galleries and on the city's "open walls", where local and renowned artists who have made their homes in Barcelona create their mixed-media murals and art works. We invite you to discover the urban art that has transformed the city into an open-air museum.
Design
Barcelona has its own unique style that has made it a global design hotspot. You'll find the best of the applied arts, graphic and industrial design, object and furniture design and much, much more at the Museu del Disseny and all around you as you explore the city. Take a look at Barcelona's shops, restaurants, hotels and galleries that set the trends with their aesthetics and functionality.
Festivals
Barcelona boasts festivals in practically every discipline, from world-renowned electronic music events to architecture and design and those showcasing innovative trends, such as digital art and food design.
Fashion
With its strong textile-manufacturing heritage, Barcelona is now one of the world's top 10 fashion capitals. International designers have made their homes here and, as a result, the city has become a unique showcase for boutiques and showrooms specialising in trend-setting fashions, accessories, bridalwear, shoes and much, much more.