Barcelona’s Cultural Renaissance: What to See, Eat & Shop this Summer 2026

This summer, all eyes are on Barcelona. The city is marking the centennial of architect Antoni Gaudí’s death with major exhibitions and cultural programming, with the official commemoration date falling on June 10 (so expect June to be an especially busy time to visit). Pope Leo XIV is also traveling to the city to celebrate the anniversary and inaugurate the newly completed Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família, which now makes the basilica the tallest cathedral in the world. All of this...