What to do in Barcelona in November 2026?
festivities and cultural events in November 2026
Barcelona Events November 2026
In November, Barcelona offers a wide range of activities and events to make the most of your stay, including In-Edit, Loop Festival, Festival 42, a Jazz Festival and major exhibitions at the Picasso Museum, MACBA and more.
In-Edit Barcelona until 8 November 2026
In-Edit Barcelona is Barcelona's international music documentary festival, founded in 2003, bringing together screenings, premieres, concerts, professional meetings and events centred around the great stories of music. This new Barcelona edition features more than 120 screenings and a strong international dimension.
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Festival 42 from 4 to 8 November 2026
Festival 42 in Barcelona celebrates science fiction and fantasy in all their forms, with authors, workshops and discussions for fans of imaginative literature. This inclusive festival features meetings and activities around futuristic themes in an immersive and creative atmosphere.
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Watch an FC Barcelona match at Spotify Camp Nou!
La Liga is well underway and the Champions League is starting again. Don't miss the chance to see FC Barcelona in its renovated stadium for an already thrilling 2026/2027 season!
Barcelona International Jazz Festival until 23 December 2026
The Barcelona Jazz Festival celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026 with a particularly rich programme in November. Highlights include Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves at the Palau de la Música, young vocal jazz star Samara Joy, pianists Vijay Iyer and Luis Perdomo, guitarists Kurt Rosenwinkel and Vicente Amigo, as well as Chris Potter, Mark Guiliana, Mary Halvorson and Eddie Henderson. An anniversary edition combining major international figures, contemporary jazz, flamenco and Barcelona's new jazz scene. (Palau de la Música Catalana, Liceu, Jamboree, etc.)
Barcelona en las Alturas from 13 to 15/11/2026
Barcelona en las Alturas 2024
Barcelona en las Alturas is a chic open-air festival inspired by Portobello Market, held in the magnificent setting of Torre Bellesguard. With designer stalls, gourmet tastings and live music, this event is ideal for discovering fashion, art and culture in a unique atmosphere.
Loop Festival from 10 to 21 November 2026
For lovers of video art and new artistic forms, Loop Festival presents a series of immersive audiovisual installations throughout the city, attracting renowned artists and curators every year.
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc (Font Màgica de Montjuïc) is a spectacular series of fountain displays located between Plaça d’Espanya and the Palau Nacional in Barcelona. A show of sound, light and water jets: the main fountain presents a synchronised display of colourful water jets, lights and music, attracting thousands of visitors every week. Created for the 1929 International Exhibition, it has become one of the city's most famous evening attractions.
The usual Magic Fountain opening hours are:
- November to March: Thursday to Saturday, from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Each show lasts approximately 15 to 20 minutes and starts every 30 minutes. Admission is free and no ticket is required.
Official Christmas lights switch-on in Barcelona - Late November 2025
On 21 November 2026 at 6.00 pm, Barcelona will officially kick off the festive season with the switching on of its Christmas lights across the city. The lights will remain on until 6 January 2027, from 5.30 pm to 1 am on weekdays and until 2 am on Fridays, Saturdays and the eves of public holidays.
Temporary exhibitions
Explore the architecture of Gaudí: Visit Antoni Gaudí's architectural masterpieces such as the Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, and Casa Milà (La Pedrera). The spring weather is perfect for admiring these iconic buildings.
>>> For even more ideas of things to discover, visit our Things to do in Barcelona? page, which brings together all the must-see attractions of the Catalan capital!
Barcelona Weather November: November in Barcelona is generally considered the beginning of the winter season. Temperatures are cool, averaging between 13 and 17 degrees Celsius. Rainfall is also significant, with an average of 58 mm during the month. Days are generally shorter and rainy days are more frequent. The weather can be more unsettled than at other times of the year.s may be less stable than at other times of the year.