Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in Barcelona with your globetrotting pal Oly Bennet! It’s Saturday, November 1st, 2025, and let me tell you, Barcelona is buzzing like a fresh bottle of cava. The autumn air is crisp and perfect for exploring—sunshine peeks through dramatic clouds, and there’s just enough breeze to make your scarf look heroic as you wander these storied streets.

Today, the city is in full swing with the Chestnut Festival, or La Castanyada—Barcelona’s take on All Saints’ Day. Get ready for the delicious smell of roasted chestnuts mixing with sweet panellets at every corner. There’s a delightful hum everywhere, with families gathering for treats and autumn traditions, and the city’s cemeteries adorned with flowers as folks pay respects in classic Catalan style.

If you’re hunting for spice in your Saturday, check out these top happenings lighting up Barcelona:

The Manga Fair storms Fira Barcelona Gran Via with cosplay, anime, and pop culture—unleash your inner superhero or simply marvel at others’ costumes while diving into a sea of comic artistry, workshops, and gaming.

Music lovers, Palau Sant Jordi roars tonight with The Hives bringing Swedish rock energy, and don’t miss a spectacular flamenco show at the Theater City Hall downtown if you want your pulse and soul fired up at 5 PM. For the night owls, the Halloween by Privilege electronic party at City Hall is set to sizzle until 6 AM—costumes, beats, and mischievous vibes encouraged.

Families, El Nostre Festival delivers hands-on activities, puppet fun, and storytelling, with chocolate and concerts all day at the Montjuïc fairgrounds. Little superheroes, this one’s for you.

If your idea of a good time includes four wheels or none at all, KUSTOM WHEELS 2025 is revving its engines, gathering custom cars and motorcycles from across Spain for a turbo-charged spectacle of gleaming chrome and bold designs—fuel up on wild inspiration and street food alike.

For the sociable and the suave, stroll to L'Estació Espai Gastronòmic for The Link Up: a themed networking party where you get a secret identity—blend, guess, and maybe snag a free drink as you navigate a night of Afrobeats, dancehall, and RnB.

And, hot off the presses: drumroll, please! The Sagrada Familia just snagged the title of world’s tallest church. After a new piece of its central tower was lifted into place, Gaudí’s masterpiece now stands at a soaring 162.91 meters, edging out even the legendary Ulmer Münster in Germany. Expect celebratory events to mark this milestone—keep your eyes peeled for illuminating nighttime shows soon.

Restaurants are getting creative for Foodie Black Week BCN and this year’s focus is Mexican cuisine. From spicy tacos to decadent mole, dozens of venues fuel the fest—don’t miss the chance to sample Barcelona’s culinary love affair with all things Mexico.

Barcelona’s metro network is running on its regular schedule today—no planned strikes, just speedy, reliable transit for your city adventures. Watch for a new bike-lane expansion along Diagonal Avenue, just perfect for whizzing by locals with a basket full of fresh chestnuts and a grin.

Must-do alert: take a scenic detour through Parc Güell for sunrise views—crowds are thinner, colors are sharper, and the city below looks like something out of a Gaudí fever dream. Or uncover the Olympic spirit at the Museu Olímpic, where you can try quirky sports simulators—did someone say virtual javelin throw?

Local tip: head to one of the city’s covered markets, like Mercat de Sant Antoni, for a late morning snack of tortilla de patatas just the way locals do—eaten while people-watching with a tiny, glorious coffee.

Tomorrow promises just as much sparkle with Parkway Drive, the Australian rock titans, shaking up Sant Jordi Club, more Manga Fair action, and the gastronomic festival finale tempting...