Good news: the rain is done. This weekend is looking sunny across all three days, which means it's the perfect time to head to Poble Espanyol for Puppet Planet: Barcelona's beloved puppet festival, with 51 performances across 12 stages, street shows, workshops, and food trucks taking over the whole venue on Saturday and Sunday.

The rest of the weekend is stacked with live music and one very unexpected sport. Here are the highlights:

From Saturday's puppet stages and Aussie Rules pitch to Sunday's symphonic halls, there's something worth getting off the sofa for every day this weekend.

— Ben & Rahim

P.S. Last weekend, Rahim took the kids to the FLIC Festival in Glories and got turned away at the door: sold out. Always book before you leave the house. Meanwhile, Ben took his kids to IMAGINA2 in Gràcia and was recognized by a reader in the crowd. One of us had a better Sunday. 😅

Poble Espanyol turns into a full-blown puppet universe this weekend for Planeta Titella — Barcelona's beloved puppet festival. 51 performances, 12 stages, street shows, workshops, and food trucks spread across one of the city's most spectacular venues over two days.

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One of Barcelona's most iconic venues — the Gran Teatre del Liceu — opens its doors to families for a special symphonic concert marking 25 years of Petit Liceu. A world-class orchestra, velvet seats, and soaring music: whether your kids have never heard a live orchestra or grew up on one, this is a Sunday afternoon they won't forget.

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Celebrate two years of the 1000Pianos project at Plaça Catalunya with live music from a five-piece band performing around our iconic outdoor piano!

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What do you get if you cross rugby, football, and kangaroos? Aussie Rules is making its high-energy Barcelona debut on March 21st! Enjoy an action-packed Saturday featuring multiple head-to-head matches, a sizzling BBQ and a dedicated kids' session at 6pm where they can try the sport themselves.

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Take a musical time-travel trip to 17th-century Europe! Join five expert musicians for a Baroque adventure through the worlds of Handel, Bach, and Vivaldi. This immersive concert uses historical instruments and storytelling to bring classical music to life.

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March 26 - April 6. Art Explora Festival at Port de Barcelona, Port Vell (Ciutat Vella). Explore art and culture aboard the world's first museum ship, with exhibitions, pavilions, and experiences across Barcelona's waterfront and city spaces. All ages. Free.

Fri-Sun Mar 27-29. Mercat del Ram in Vic 2026 at El Sucre fairgrounds (~1h from Barcelona). A three-day fair with livestock competitions, exhibitions and agricultural showcases. All ages. Friday, Mar 27 (Add to Calendar). Saturday, Mar 28 (Add to Calendar). Sunday, Mar 29 (Add to Calendar).

Sat-Sun Mar 28-29. Let's Learn Colors and Dance! at L'Autèntica (Gràcia). An interactive audiovisual adventure where toddlers explore colors, mix them together, and dance their way through a chromatic universe. Ages 1-4. 6€. Saturday, Mar 28 at 10:30am (Add to Calendar). Sunday, Mar 29 at 10:30am (Add to Calendar).

Sat Mar 28 & Mon Mar 30. Prelude, samba and swing at CaixaForum. A musical journey blending Bach, samba, and swing through listening, singing, and improvisation. Ages 8+. 4€. Saturday, Mar 28 at 11am (Add to Calendar). Monday, Mar 30 at 4:30pm (Add to Calendar).

Sundays: Apr 19, May 10 & 31, Jun 14. Miró Connection: When Objects Speak at Fundació Joan Miró. Discover how Joan Miró used objects as artistic language, then create your own mixed-media artwork inspired by his techniques. Led by artist Martí de la Malla. 6+. 7€. Sunday, Apr 19 from 11:30am-1:30pm(Add to Calendar). Sunday, May 10 (Add to Calendar). Sunday, May 31 (Add to Calendar). Sunday, Jun 14 (Add to Calendar).

Thur April 23. Sant Jordi is celebrated across the city. Barcelona's beloved Book and Rose Day transforms the city into an open-air bookshop and flower market, where locals exchange books and roses while enjoying author signings and festivities. All ages. Free. Thursday, Apr 23 (Add to Calendar).

The Rabbit Hole

Beneath the streets of Poble Sec, there's a network of tunnels that sheltered thousands of civilians during the Spanish Civil War. Refugi 307 (one of over 1,300 air raid shelters built across Barcelona in the 1930s) is now open for guided tours that take families 15 metres underground into a world that most people walk over every day without knowing exists. Cool, dark, and genuinely gripping for older kids. History you can feel in your bones. Book a tour

Made with ❤️ by Ben & Rahim. Two San Francisco dads living in BCN. We scout the city for the best cultural events, workshops, festivals, and hidden spots so you don't have to. Less planning, more playing. See you in the park or in your inbox every Thursday.