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Barcelona events in January 2027
253 events in January 2027: 124 exhibitions, 58 performances, 30 concerts, 13 sports events, 13 activities and classes, 8 markets, 6 festivals and 1 illumination, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. 8 of them are annual events whose 2027 dates are still to be confirmed, listed with their usual window.
Christmas runs on into January. Barcelona Llums de Nadal and the Cavalcada de Reis on 5 January are annual events, so check their dates, and FC Barcelona play at home on 17 and 31 January. More on the season in Things to do in Barcelona.
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Cavalcada de Reis 2027Ciutat Vella · Port Vell and the Moll de la Fusta · 5 Jan 2027FreeUsual dates
1 event · 6 gigs
FC Barcelona v ElcheLes Corts · Spotify Camp Nou · 17 Jan 2027
1 event · 6 gigs
RCD Espanyol v VillarrealCornellà de Llobregat · RCDE Stadium · 24 Jan 2027
1 event · 3 gigs
FC Barcelona v Como 1907Les Corts · Spotify Camp Nou · 27 Jan 2027
1 event · 4 gigs
FC Barcelona v Valencia CFLes Corts · Spotify Camp Nou · 31 Jan 2027
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11 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.
Spiral of Time, Plaça dels ÀngelsCiutat Vella · Plaça dels Àngels (MACBA) · 10 Jul 2025 to 17 Jan 2027
Anna Moreno. The Third TwistCiutat Vella · MACBA, Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona · 5 Feb 2026 to 17 Jan 2027
Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-RahmeCiutat Vella · MACBA, Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona · 14 Feb 2026 to 17 Jan 2027
André Ricard. Disseny en úsSant Martí · Museu del Disseny (Disseny Hub Barcelona) · 29 Oct 2026 to 14 Mar 2027
Asunción Bastida. Barcelona i l'alta costuraSant Martí · Museu del Disseny (Disseny Hub Barcelona) · 4 Nov 2026 to 14 Mar 2027
Aurèlia Muñoz. BeingsCiutat Vella · MACBA, Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona · 5 Nov 2026 to 2 May 2027
Ona Balló, The Reverse Journey. A Sound Fresco through Romanesque ArtSants-Montjuïc · Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya · 12 Nov 2026 to 30 Apr 2027
Picasso and ArchitectureCiutat Vella · Museu Picasso de Barcelona · 20 Nov 2026 to 7 Mar 2027
Barcelona Llums de Nadal 2026Eixample · Passeig de Gràcia · 21 Nov 2026 to 6 Jan 2027FreeUsual dates
The Atomic AgeCiutat Vella · CCCB, Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona · 26 Nov 2026 to 17 May 2027
Perejaume, Jujol. 400 metresSants-Montjuïc · Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya · 16 Dec 2026 to 11 Apr 2027
Planning a trip in January
The calendar above lists 253 events in January 2027, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Barcelona compares the main areas.
More things to do in Barcelona in January
Beyond the dated events, here's what the season brings and which guides cover January.
Also worth a look
- 148 gigs are listed for January: See the live music listings
Good to know
What is on in Barcelona in January 2027?
There are 253 events listed for January 2027 (124 exhibitions, 58 performances, 30 concerts, 13 sports events, 13 activities and classes, 8 markets, 6 festivals and 1 illumination). The big dates are RCD Espanyol v FC Barcelona (3 Jan 2027), Cavalcada de Reis 2027 (5 Jan 2027, dates to be confirmed), FC Barcelona v Elche (17 Jan 2027), RCD Espanyol v Villarreal (24 Jan 2027), FC Barcelona v Como 1907 (27 Jan 2027) and FC Barcelona v Valencia CF (31 Jan 2027). 245 have confirmed dates and 8 are annual events whose exact 2027 dates are still to be announced, shown with the usual window. Every listing links to the interactive map.
What festivals are on in Barcelona in January 2027?
The festival listed for January 2027 is Cavalcada de Reis 2027 (5 Jan 2027, dates to be confirmed). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.
Are there free events in Barcelona in January 2027?
Yes. 73 of the 253 events listed for January 2027 are free to attend, including Barcelona Llums de Nadal 2026 (21 Nov 2026 to 6 Jan 2027, dates to be confirmed) and Cavalcada de Reis 2027 (5 Jan 2027, dates to be confirmed).
Is January a good time to visit Barcelona?
Christmas runs on into January. Barcelona Llums de Nadal and the Cavalcada de Reis on 5 January are annual events, so check their dates, and FC Barcelona play at home on 17 and 31 January.
How current is this list?
Dated events are checked against the organiser's own page, and finished events drop off the page on their own. Annual events further out carry their usual dates until the official ones are published.
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