What’s on
What’s On in Barcelona for Kids
Family shows, exhibitions and events in Barcelona this season, picked for children.
Family Events This Season
A few things on in Barcelona right now that we think children will enjoy. Tap a card to see dates and book tickets.
Auditori l’illa
4 Oct – 31 Jan
Ballet of Lights: Cinderella
Cinderella told through ballet, with dancers in light-up costumes.
Ages 5+ · about 60 min
From €19.50
Poble Espanyol
17 – 25 Oct (selected days)
Creepy Family Halloween at Poble Espanyol
Poble Espanyol turns spooky, with 30+ costumed characters, a clue hunt and mystery tunnels in mild or scarier versions.
All ages · in Spanish
From €14.50
Tibidabo
3 Oct – 8 Nov (park open days)
Halloween at Tibidabo
The hilltop park goes spooky, with a new zombie show at dusk, the Hotel 666 walk-through, photos with horror characters and Halloween decorations.
All ages · some scarier bits
Included in park ticket
Eclipso Barcelona
Ongoing · 40 min
Everest: The First Ascent (VR)
A virtual reality climb that retraces the first ascent of Everest in 1953, with a Sherpa guide, Himalayan temples and storms near the summit.
Ages 8+
From €22
Port Vell
14–18 Oct
Barcelona Boat Show
More than 200 boats afloat in Port Vell, plus try-it sessions in sailing, paddleboarding and diving. Best for families: choose the group ticket for 4 or more at €10 each.
Under 8s free
From €10 (group of 4+)
CosmoCaixa
22 Oct 2026 – 26 Sep 2027
Sharks: Guardians of the Ocean
A new CosmoCaixa exhibition created by the Australian Museum, with ten life-size shark models, a megalodon jaw and shark skin to touch, interactive displays and its own aquarium.
All ages
Free with museum entry
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