Things to do in November
Things to do in Barcelona in November
Great orchestras, documentary films, opera and puppetry
November arrives in Barcelona with a spectacular cultural program: film and fantasy literature festivals, major symphony orchestras, dance, contemporary art and unique performing arts events.
From Anselm Kiefer's first major exhibition at La Pedrera to IN-EDIT, the 42 Festival, Dudamel at L'Auditori, Cecilia Bartoli with Lang Lang at the Palau or Jordi Bertran's puppets at La Puntual.
We've compiled the month's must-sees with dates, locations, and prices so you can start organizing your schedule step by step.
1. Anselm Kiefer at La Pedrera
From 12 €
La Pedrera - Casa MilàPasseig de Gràcia, 92, L'Eixample, 08008 Barcelona
All month long
Anselm Kiefer, the first major exhibition in Barcelona of the influential German artist, brings together forty works at Casa Milà, La Pedrera, all month, from €12.
2. IN-EDIT 2026 in Aribau cinemas
From 8.50 €
Mooby Aribau MulticinesCarrer d'Aribau, 8, L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample, 08011 Barcelona
Until Nov 8
IN-EDIT 2026, the world's leading music documentary festival, returns with big-screen premieres. Mooby Aribau Multicines, until November 8, from €8.50.
3. Panorama from the bridge at the Goya
From 24 €
Teatre GoyaC. de Joaquín Costa, 68, el Raval, 08001 Barcelona
Until 29 Nov
Panorama des del pont, Sílvia Munt directs Arthur Miller's classic about loyalty and desire with David Selvas in the lead role. Teatre Goya, until 29 Nov, from €24.
4. BCN Witch Fest at the UB
From 22.90 €
Edifici Històric de la Universitat de BarcelonaGran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585, 08007 Barcelona
Until Nov 1
BCN Witch Fest, a fantasy culture festival with a magic market during Halloween weekend. Universitat de Barcelona, until November 1st, from €22.90.
5. Gustavo Dudamel at L'Auditori
From 47 €
L'Auditori - Sala 1 Pau CasalsC. de Lepant, 150, el Fort Pienc, 08013 Barcelona
Mar 3 Nov
Gustavo Dudamel, the Venezuelan maestro, returns with El Sistema to tackle Shostakovich's colossal Seventh Symphony. L'Auditori, Tue 3 Nov, from €47.
6. Branford Marsalis at the Palau
From 48 €
Palau de la Música CatalanaC. del Palau de la Música, 4-6, Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera, 08003 Barcelona
Mar 3 Nov
Celebrate John Coltrane: Branford Marsalis and vocalist Dianne Reeves commemorate the centenary of the jazz legend. Palau de la Música, Tue 3 Nov, from €48.
7. Festival 42 at Fabra i Coats
Fabra i CoatsBarcelona
Nov 4-8
Festival 42, the major gathering of fantasy, science fiction, and horror literature, features international debates and creators. Fabra i Coats, November 4-8.
8. Czech Philharmonic at L'Auditori
From 32 €
L'Auditori - Sala 1 Pau CasalsC. de Lepant, 150, el Fort Pienc, 08013 Barcelona
Mar 10 Nov
Czech Philharmonic, Semyon Bychkov conducts Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto with Behzod Abduraimov at the piano. L'Auditori, Tue 10 Nov, from €32.
9. Llobet Competition Final
Sun 15 Nov
Certamen Llobet, the grand final of classical guitar unites three performers with the Brossa Quartet. Conservatori Municipal, Sun 15 Nov, FREE with reservation.
10. Swing ballad in Poblenou
From 10 €
Teatre l'Aliança del PoblenouRambla del Poblenou, 42, Sant Martí, 08005 Barcelona
Sun 15 Nov
Swing dance, open session of traditional jazz for live dancing with La Vella Dixieland and Namina. Teatre l'Aliança del Poblenou, Sun 15 Nov, from €10.
11. Castellet: a mosaic in El Born
Free
El Born Centre de Cultura i MemòriaPl. Comercial, 12, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona
Mon 16 Nov
Castellet: a mosaic, a multidisciplinary tribute that unites literature, dramaturgy, and music on stage. El Born CCM, Mon 16 Nov, FREE with registration.
12. Polyphia at Razzmatazz
From 47.50 €
RazzmatazzC. dels Almogàvers, 122, el Poblenou, 08018 Barcelona
Sun Nov 22
Polyphia, the leading quartet of contemporary instrumental rock, arrives in Barcelona with their world tour. Razzmatazz, Sun 22 Nov, from €47.50.
13. Cecilia Bartoli and Lang Lang
From 32 €
Palau de la Música CatalanaC. del Palau de la Música, 4-6, Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera, 08003 Barcelona
Mar 24 Nov
Cecilia Bartoli and Lang Lang, two stars of world classical music, unite mezzo-soprano and piano in a unique recital. Palau de la Música, Tue 24 Nov, from €32.
14. Jordi Bertran on La Puntual
From 10 €
Teatre La PuntualC. de l'Allada-Vermell, 15, Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera, 08003 Barcelona
Nov 27-29
Clàssics, master Jordi Bertran reviews more than forty years of puppetry and visual poetry in a cabaret style. Teatre La Puntual, 27-29 Nov, from €10.
