UnCommon Tourist

Holy Heatwave Batman! The summer is here and Barcelona is staying cool with music, festivals and a practice of patience! On this episode, we talk about: BARTS Festival - June 26 - July 21 This festival features concerts in a unique setting at Poble Espanyol. This year there is Rueben Blades, Belle and Sebastion and that little old band from Texas ZZTop! Tour de France in Barcelona July 4th - 6th F...

May the fun be with you this month! There's a deeply artistic edge to the city this month and we wanna immerse you in all the events that sound awesome - let's dive in! On todays episode: June 4th (onwards) Max de Esteban - So Many Reports. So Many Questions contemporary capitalism and technology shape our world through photography, video, and installations. Find it here. June 7th - Free museums S...

May the fun be with you this month! There's a deeply artistic edge to the city this month and we wanna immerse you in all the events that sound awesome - let's dive in! On todays episode: Free museums Sunday - here's all the options and here's where we are off to this weekend! Catalunya April Fair (Feria de Abril): Ends May 3, featuring tents with flamenco, food, and music. Free entrance. TUESDAY...

Yeeehaaaw! April is one of the BEST months in Barcelona! Why? Sant Jordi friends, it's baaaaack and we're here for all the flower, book-sharing, street festival fun of it! Check out our links below for other fun stuff we're checkin out this month! On todays episode: Live stream service at La Sagrada Familia - watch online for free! Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, - Flors al Mercat festiv...

Marching into a new month like wwwwhhhhhaaattt?! We're kinda surprised it's March already On todays episode: Colonial Guell - You can also get a train to Sant BOI! or drive 20 mins outside of Barcelona. Free Museums - check out some thoughts on our website! March 1st. MWC - Pre-purchasing of tickets is needed. Starts March 2nd. Sant Medir - Mostly in Gracia area. March 3rd. DroneArt - Drone light...

Have a listen, ya filthy animals! On todays episode: Free Museums - check out some thoughts on our website! Feb 1st. Casa Batllo Light Show - Saturday AND Sunday night - 31st Jan & 1st Feb. Free! And get your hot chocolate next door at Faborit, inside Casa Ametller. Illum - Light and visuals. 6th-8th Feb. Festival of Santa Eulalia in Gothic Quarter.7th-12th Feb. SuperBowl Sunday - NFL Fans, we...

Well, we started a bit later this month because, quite frankly, we did. And we're headed straight into the busiest weekend of the month for festive market awesomeness! So we picked a few of our favourites to mention to you, alongside some hot chocolate recommendations and our own Christmas song and movie picks! Have a listen, ya filthy animals! On todays episode: The Market at the Cathedral The Ma...

From the world's tallest church humble brag to endless free caffeine and early flashing Christmas lights, this month we got ALOT to share! Buckle up with a cup of coffee and let's go! La Sagrada Familia NEWS!! Free Museum Sunday Catrinas Parade Cheap Movies? Oh Yeah! Torres Belgarde Market Coffee Awards 2025 LOOP Barcelona and The program of the loop festival . Christmas Lights Switch On! Thanksgi...

Da da da dum (click, click) Happy October folks - the city is getting a bit quieter in volumes of people, so we're turning the volume up on our singing (kinda!) For the mentioned activities in today's episode, click below: Vermut & Soul Instagram page. Salsa Sabor Instagram page Barcelona International Boat week In-Edit Festival Creepy Halloween in Poble Espanyol Boo! -------------------------...

Heeeeeey! September is here and we are HERE for it! Fresher air, fun energy and FIESTAS all month long! Coming to Barcelona this month, or living here and fancy some company on one of these city-based adventures? Give us a shout! On todays show we discuss: Sept 11th: La Diada - The national day of Catalunya and its a busy and fun one. Get your flag out and go explore. Open Doors at Generalitat - s...

Hey y'all coming at you 9 days in to August, cos we like to make an entrance... Here's a quick round up of everything we talked about today: Olympic Pool and Salts Bar Miles Van Der Rohe Museum MNAC Museum Nits at Poble Espanyol Manu Manu Manu Chao ! Gracia Festival Sants Festival Enjoy the rest of your summer folks, we hope to explore and share BCN with you sooooon! ------------------------------...

The heat is NO JOKE here folks, despite our attempts to joke about it on this episode! Please listen to this with a big, ol' glass of water and then get out there and soak up all the city has to offer in July (slowly!) Featured today: Los Tigres del Norte Galeria Marzia opening weekend events Grec Festival Pride Barcelona ViJazz Festival Blues Festival Nou Barris Free Museum Sunday (The BEST time...

The city is gettin' hot... here's some of our favourite ways to stay cool this month! Mentioned on todays episode: June 1st - Free Museum Sunday 4th-8th Primavera Festival 6th - 15th Hotel Terraces Week 12th-13th-14th Sonar Festival June-August Alma Festival June-August Festival Grec Corpus Christi Celebrations Ou Com Balla Barcelona Pride Starts 19th - 30th June Barrio Festival Castellers in june...

Star Wars references aside, it's a busy month in Barcelona and we are coming at'cha - back on the power grid and sparkling with cool stuff to share! Mentioned on todays episode: Palo Market for monthly fun, music, and drinks - get tickets in advance! Mercat de la Terra – A slow food market in Poble-sec (every Saturday). Fresh, local, and organic produce. Free Museums in Barcelona - 1st Sunday of t...

A mini episode to help you celebrate the story of Sant Jordi (Saint George), walk along the fun of Pass De Gracia and go to Casa Batllo to check out one of the most beautiful (& wallet-friendly) displays in the city! (and very cool that our 23rd episode, its on Sant Jordi April 23rd!!) Sant Jordi 2025 Buy a book, a rose, and relish in the magic of this, and many other, stories! ---------------...

April is BUSY so come and get involved. Como Siempre, the first Sunday of the month museum doors are open for free (check the full list on our blog !) All links to our topics today below and see you soooooooon! Today's episode mentions: Pizza Fest - nom nom nom Flower Festival Comic Barcelona Barcelona Open Tennis Earth Day - Free Resources galore! Sant Jordi information (stay tuned for our specia...

Hey, moving into the last few weeks of winter and the transition to the Spring; we're ready for it, the changes it brings, and YOU! Today's episode mentions: Carnival Activities Our Sant Medir Episode Mobile World Congress International Women's Day - Barcelona activity Marathon Festas Mayor del Pi St Paddy's Day Pubs to check out: Michael Payne and George Payne March 20th - HAPPY NEW YEAR! Car Rac...

Cool stuff going down in Feb! Ok, full disclosure, we posted this episode AFTER this event, so here's a clip of the light projection at Casa Batllo Palo Market for monthly fun, music, and drinks! Free Museums in Barcelona Wine Week BCN 2025 Illum Lights Festival Calçots restaurants where you can try it! (Pro tip - wear the bibs!!) Botero Exhibit BCNegra Book Festival Santa Eulalia Festival Program...

Short, sweet and self-assessed funny, as always! A wee episode to say hi, recap on festive fun and chat about what cool things are coming in 2025! --------------------------------------------------- Wanna hang out in the city? Here we are: Podcast Tour of Barcelona explore the city with podcast companion guides of La Sagrada Familia or the City Bus Route. Website For private, group and street art...

Ho ho holy crap - it's December?! Well, yeah. and there's alot going on this month. So here's the links to awesomeness: Santa Llúcia Christmas Market  in front of the Barcelona Cathedral Market at Port Vell (The Old Port) Best option for food and drinks! Christmas Market at La Sagrada Familia Fabrica Lehmann Market - Dec 14th and 15th only Placa Catalunya Market. The 10th Responsible and Cons...

It's November (say what?!) and we are heading into this month with bright eyes and slightly sodden tails as the Autumn weather continues to get damp and a bit darker in the city. Luckily Barcelona loves to SHINE in the dark and this month is no exception! Links to everything we referenced below and feel free to reach out and say hi if you are in the city! ------------------------------------------...

(Almost) All the leaves are brown, but the skies are far from grey here in Barcelona! It's bright, bold and slightly cooler air and energy in the city and we have another month PACKED with activities! Everything we talk about in todays episode is linked here: Art and urban movement festival, Baum Fest . 3rd, 4th & 5th October Barcelona Queer Market 5th October BravaFest 4th - 6th October. Eat...

September - here's link to all the things we mentioned in todays show, feel free to tag us in any Instagram posts or stories if you check any of this out! @uncommontourist The America's Cup Regatta is still on - Boat Boats Boats! La Merce Festival The same week of La Merce is this music festival BCN new residents international community day La Diada - September 11th 2024 - Open doors at the govern...

AUGUST - a sweat-fest of fun and festivals; dive in to the magic below! Gracia Festival - 15th - 21st of Aug Sants Festiva l - 24th Aug - 1st Sept Festa Major Sant Felix in Vilafranca De Penedes .  Aug 26th - Sept 2 Cap Roig Music Festival The Off-Museum by White Rabbit. Edgy street art experience. The CCCB has an exhibit of Surburia . It ends September 8th. The Ballon Exhibit Atlas approved...

Following the water soaking of some tourists in the city, we wanted to give you an on-the-ground perspective of the "locals Vs tourists" in Barcelona and why you should 100% plan ,book, or be anticipating your upcoming trip to this incredible city! If this episode is useful for you, we'd appreciate you sharing with a friend or someone who might be considering travel to BCN and wants to get a feel...