Barcelona in October: appointments and events featured

One of those destinations that seems to come to life with the arrival of October is Barcelona. A naturally vibrant city, Barcelona offers a thousand and one different things to do such as a visit to the temple of the Sagrada Familia, the Paseo de Las Ramblas, neighborhoods like the Gotico or the Borne and coastal areas such as Barceloneta.

To truly enjoy Barcelona we should go a little beyond the purely monumental and the guidebook highlights. How can we do this? We can invest a few hours of our trip to savor the outstanding leisure events listed in the city’s Autumn program. Do you plan to give yourself a quick break to the Catalan capital and want to enjoy the best concerts and theater? We list below the most important events of the coming weeks:

International Manga Fair in Barcelona (picture: frikisviajeros.com)

Manga de Barcelona

Lovers of this genre will find the best Manga movies, the most legendary books or even unique gods for Cosplay fans in the Salón del Manga de Barcelona. This event, which takes place between October 29 and November 1 in Fira Barcelona is the perfect excuse to visit the other most authentic and personal side of Barcelona.

"Father" by Ernesto Alterio

One of the most important theater works taking place this October is presented by Ernesto Alterio in the Romea Theater. Entitled "The Father", this play is directed by Florian Zeller and other top actors take part.

The Gastromic Fòrum of Barcelona

If you love fusion cuisine and the most avant-garde recipes you can’t miss a date with Barcelona’s gastronomic Forum, ​​an event that will take place in Fira Barcelona from the 23rd to the 26th October and which will include everything from competitions to themed workshops including tastings, live cooking shows and courses taught by expert chefs and winemakers.

Hotels in downtown Barcelona

• Petit Palace Barcelona: Petit Palace Barcelona  is a charming hotel located a few meters from Paseo de Gracia and perfectly connected to the main areas of Barcelona. Ideal accommodation for those traveling solo, as a couple or with friends.

• Petit Palace Boquería Garden: One of the most prominent urban hotels in central Barcelona is the Petit Palace Boqueria Garden and yes ... it’s just a few meters away from the legendary Boqueria market.

• Petit Palace Museum: La Casa Garriga Nogues is home to the Petit Palace Museum, a hotel which is part of the Petit Palace chain and which offers WiFi, free bicycles and iPads for guests in every room.