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Barcelona fills with plans: cinema, electronic music and cocktails before Sant Jordi
Barcelona accelerates its cultural programme on the weekend before Sant Jordi with a combination of cinema, music and gastronomy that transforms the city. Festivals and events spread across different spaces invite people to change their plans at the last minute and discover new offerings.
BCN Film Fest celebrates its tenth edition with nearly ninety films at the Verdi cinemas, the Ateneu Barcelonès and the Filmoteca. The programme brings together international names and revisits classics, cementing the festival's place as one of the key events for film lovers.
Electronic music takes over at Poble Espanyol with AMEBA Festival, which champions local talent and experimental sounds. The atmosphere continues throughout the weekend with live performances and sets that stretch into the night.
Meanwhile, Paradiso Cocktail Fest turns Palo Alto into a meeting place for international cocktail culture. Bartenders from different cities present their creations in an open format that combines music, gastronomy and experience.
The city thus adds events that herald the atmosphere of Sant Jordi and strengthen its cultural offering at one of the busiest times of spring.
Events of this kind usually mean busier streets, bars and transport, especially in areas close to the venues. They also broaden leisure options without the need for long journeys. For many, this is an opportunity to discover new things to do just a few minutes from home.