Discover the best plans to do in Barcelona in February

With the first month of the year behind us, February arrives packed with exciting and interesting things to do in Barcelona. Carnival, major concerts at the Palau Sant Jordi, crime fiction and wine festivals, and a big mass-participation race. Don’t hesitate: these are the best plans for February in Barcelona.

Carnival

Without a doubt, Barcelona is one of the best places to enjoy Carnival. With activities starting on 12 February and running until 18 February, Barcelona’s Carnival stands out for its around fifty parades. You’ll find useful information on this municipal website, which is currently awaiting an update.

Concerts

These are the standout artists visiting Barcelona in February:

• Julieta (Sant Jordi Club, 13 February at 21:00)

• Nathy Peluso (Palau Sant Jordi, 14 February at 21:00)

• Mikel Izal (Sant Jordi Club, 20 February at 21:00)

BCNegra 2026

This is a unique festival and a firm favourite among crime fiction fans. From 2 to 8 February, Barcelona will host a new edition of BCNegra, which in previous years has featured writers such as Carmen Mola, Jo Nesbø and Rosa Ribas, among others. More information is available on its website.

Barcelona Wine Week

If you’re passionate about wine, you can’t miss Barcelona Wine Week, taking place from 2 to 4 February at Fira de Barcelona. The event, which brings together more than a thousand exhibiting wineries, is ideal for discovering new wines and trends.

Barcelona Half Marathon

We finish with the Barcelona Half Marathon, held on 15 February and one of the city’s major events for runners. If you enjoy running, we also recommend taking a look at this post on our blog featuring Barcelona’s top mass-participation races.