Updated May 19 2026
An excellent way to spend a different kind of day while enjoying a cultural, entertaining, fun, or at the very least interesting experience is by attending one of the many temporary exhibitions in Barcelona scheduled throughout the year.
Tickets to visit the best exhibitions scheduled in Barcelona
Tickets to visit Steve McCurry’s Icons exhibition
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€ Precio: €9 / €16.
Duration: 1h30 (approximately).
Where? Palau Martorell.
Pompeii exhibition in Barcelona
Immersive exhibition about the final days of the city of Pompeii
Ideal Montjuïc (Palau Victòria Eugenia)
To determine whether a temporary exhibition is a success or not, a large part of the “responsibility” obviously lies in its theme, the quality of the works on display, and the work of the curator and their team.
The remaining ingredients for a successful formula often depend, in part, on a good marketing campaign and the ever-essential word of mouth. Take a look at the best temporary exhibitions currently scheduled in Barcelona that are making waves.
Visit all the most interesting exhibitions and shows in Barcelona this year
Below, you can check the exhibitions scheduled in Barcelona today, this week, and in the coming days.
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Many times, the exhibitions scheduled in Barcelona focus on renowned figures from the world of art and culture, as they tend to attract more attention from people and, consequently, draw a larger audience.
Exhibition centers in Barcelona and museums that host the best exhibitions
Many museums, as well as cultural and artistic centers, regularly schedule some of the best exhibitions and shows. In some cases, especially in the case of museums, temporary exhibitions serve to complement their permanent collection and to attract visitors who have already been to the museum before.
As for other cultural and exhibition centers, such as Barcelona Civic Centers or art galleries, the temporary exhibitions they offer often aim to attract both an audience that usually does not visit these places and those who are regular visitors.
Now, here is a list of several cultural spaces and artistic centers in Barcelona that are well worth visiting. At the end, you will also find a link to check out the other cultural spaces in the city that we recommend.
Barcelona Photographic Archive
Photographic exhibitions and shows about Barcelona
pl. Pons i Clerc (square), 2
IDEAL
Public exhibition center
c/ (street) del Doctor Trueta 196-198
KBr Photography Center
Exhibition hall for photographic shows
av. Litoral, 30
Espacio Trafalgar
Artistic exhibition hall
c/ (street) Trafalgar, 34
Palau Robert
Public exhibition center
pg. de Gràcia, 107