April events

Mar-Apr 19-5

Screening more than 350 short films from over 38 countries, this festival features competition sections for international, animation, and documentary short films. Each film will be competing in their section to win the top prize. Venues include CCCB, MACBA, Centre Arts Santa Mónica mecalbcn.org

SEMANA SANTA EASTER WEEK Traditional

Spain's religious history comes alive during Easter. Barcelona's festivities aren't nearly as dramatic as those of Seville and other towns, but a couple of local churches and religious brotherhoods hold processions. One is the “Nuestra Señora de las Angustias” organised by the church of Sant Jaume in C/ Ferran and the “Hermandad de la Macarena y la de Jesus del Gran Poder” from the church of Sant Agusti in Pl. de Sant Agusti 2, in the Raval. All over Barcelona

FIRA PER LA TERRA EARTH FAIR Environmental & entertainment

This is Barcelona´s Earth Day festival. It aims to address our contemporary global ecological situation, underlining that everyone is responsible for participating in sustainability. There is always a large food market, with stalls selling local ecological produce such as cheese, honey and pastries. Food trucks offer ready-to-go meals which you can enjoy in the park. Education and activism are top of the agenda, supported by a packed programme of talks and presentations which include eveything from transformational projects to meditation groups and healing arts. Local yoga centres, alternative healthcare practitioners and community-oriented initiatives present their proposals and visions from stalls in the park. Film screenings and concerts also take place during the weekend. Ciutadella Park www.diadelaterra.org

CONDUCTOR Josep Pons STAGE DIRECTOR Katharina Wagner SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS OF THE GRAN TEATRE DEL LICEU CHORUS DIRECTOR CONXITA GARCIA ENGLISH AND SPANISH SUBTITLES AVAILABLE

This eagerly-awaited programme brings together international art-house projects and film adaptations of literary works, and productions based on or related to historical events and film biopics about well-known figures. All films are in original version with subtitles in Catalan. Cines Verdi. www.cines-verdi.com

Apr 23

ST JORDI Traditional

This Catalan festival combines Valentine’s Day, World Book Day and the legend of Sant Jordi (Saint George). Streets are lined with roses, books and romance as Catalonia comes together to celebrate its patron saint. Activities centre around La Rambla and Plaça Catalunya and there are also many more special activities around town, such as book-signings and performances. Around Barcelona

OFFF FESTIVAL Creativity & technology

This annual event brings together an international community of online and offline designers. Workshops, conferences and round-tables create a space for showcasing new developments. Museu del Disseny de Barcelona https://offf.barcelona

Apr-May 26-5

FERIA DE ABRIL Traditional

This annual event was started by Andalusian immigrants in the 70’s and 80’s wanting to replicate their beloved Feria de Abril de Sevilla. Stalls offer all kinds of delicious specialities, from savoury to sweet, and a selection of wines and sherries. Flamenco dancing takes centre-stage in the brightly coloured marquees. www.fecac.com

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