Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in Barcelona with your globetrotting sidekick Ollie Bennet, reporting live from the beating heart of Catalunya—today is Sunday, November 2nd, 2025. Barcelona is buzzing louder than a summer cicada on caffeine! The skies are mostly clear, mild autumn breezes swirling crisp air through Gothic alleyways and sunlit plazas. Locals are savoring roasted chestnuts for All Saints’ Day, and the clatter of skateboards almost rivals the clang of church bells. It’s the kind of day where you just want to plunge headfirst into the city’s quirky magic.

Now, if you’re itching for today’s top happenings, grab your calendar because Barcelona is cranking up the volume. First, for music fanatics and head-bangers, Parkway Drive is storming Palau Sant Jordi Club tonight as part of their European tour—the doors open at 5 and these Aussie rockers fire up at 8:15 PM, celebrating 20 years of shredding riffs. For indie groovers, local phenom pablopablo is rocking La Nau at 8:00 PM—expect synth-pop, dance beats, and wild sweaters. If you fancy an alternative spin, catch Hamilton Leithauser strumming nostalgia live at Paral·lel 62. Calling all comedy lovers: don’t miss Pop-Up Comedy at 3 PM, courtesy of the Barcelona Fringe Festival—a guaranteed belly laugh with zero moolah needed. Film buffs, get your popcorn ready—the Barcelona Asian Film Festival is showcasing avant-garde cinema at Fundació Institut Confuci and the Suncine International Environmental Film Festival is rolling out docs with real world bite at the Facultat de Dret.

For families and foodies, the All Those Food Market pops up today with artisan munchies and kid-friendly workshops—think gourmet street snacks, autumnal treats, and culinary debates stirring at the venues on Barcelona’s bustling Moll de la Fusta.

Swinging over to city buzz, recent news says the metro system is running smoothly, but FGC trains are a pinch delayed—so if you’re planning on zipping out to Tibidabo, check for time adjustments. The city is hyped about the last day of Foodie Black Week BCN'25, with restaurants flippin’ menus to honor Mexican flavors—hot tip: ask for the special chiles en nogada and thank me later. Word on the street is a quirky new breakfast nook “Eggylicious BCN” just hatched near Passeig de Sant Joan, specializing in experimental omelets and sustainable Catalan ingredients—the kind of spot where even your toast gets a gilded crown.

So what should you absolutely do today? Stroll through the Chestnut Fest—snag a hot castanya from the fragrant stands lining Passeig de Gràcia. Get poetic at La Pedrera, where an art-meets-architecture exhibition runs until late January. Brave the local jazz—there’s a Halloween-themed jazz night at Sala Or called Jazzlloween, starting at 9 PM. If you want pure park bliss, picnic at Parc de la Ciutadella—the autumn light there can turn anyone’s bad hair day into an Instagram miracle. For thrill-seekers, join the SATISFY BARCELONA LSD RUN at 8:45 AM in Poblenou, where runners dress like their favorite sandwiches and race across the city’s coast. No joke, even the pigeons look confused.

And here’s my favorite Barcelona fun fact: The city’s crosswalk signals aren’t just for safety—they star legendary cartoon character Cobi, mascot of the 1992 Olympics. It’s the best reason to watch your step—Ollie Bennet approved!

Before you dash, circle tomorrow for a wild line-up: the CASA AMUNET X THE HOXTON fashion market, Peruvian food festival VIVA PERÚ, and the Día de los Muertos ‘Fragments de lo eterno’ immersive celebration—all ready to turn Monday into a fiesta. Don’t miss out, tune in here for the freshest scoop, the oddest competitions, and the funniest bits of Barcelona living.

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