UnCommon Tourist

About UnCommon Tourist

At UnCommon Tourist we want your travel experiences to be UNFORGETABLELY awesome! Stay in touch with all the fun, frolics and f*ck ups of Barcelona from a tour guide, and residents, perspective - join us to unpack the stories, explore the darker corners of the city and play "hey, what's that smell" with some of the more "rustic" parts of the city as well as splashing about it all the colourful joy and sunshine that Bcn has to offer... Don't just travel to a city, become part of it. We're here to guide you, one awesome podcast at a time! #LiveLikeALocalTravelLikeALegend

Publisher

UnCommon Tourist

Category

history · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Feb 2024

Latest episode

5 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Sept 2026

   EP 38: September in Barcelona - "fallin'" into a new month!

   Other wise, stay hydrated, practice patience, find shade, make friends and have fun! Do Barcelona a little slower, it's so worth it. Well folks, officially "fall" (or autumn!) begins on September 22nd and we're hungry for cooler nights, warmer coffees, and the fast approaching boniato season! In the meantime, here's a run down of awesome things going on in Barcelona in Setpember! As mentioned on todays episode: The Phylloxera Plague Festival (http://www.festadelafiloxera.cat/)- 7th-8th Sept Festival of Poblenou (www.festamajorpoblenou.org) - 10th-20th Sept Diada - Catalan Celebration Day - 11th Sept Diada open doors at the Generalitat (https://web.gencat.cat/ca/generalitat/qui-som/seus-govern/palau-generalitat/portes-obertes ) Mexican Festival (https://www.mexcat.org/bcn-vive-mexico ) - 12th-13th Sept Gallery Festival (https://graf.cat/en/events/event/bgw-2026/ ) - 17th-20th Sept READ Festival (https://www.read.barcelona/ponents/) - 16th-18th Sept La Merce (https://www.barcelona.cat/lamerce/es ) - Barcelona Celebration Day! - 23rd-27th Sept BAM Festival (https://www.barcelona.cat/lamerce/en/bam-barcelona-accio-musical) - 22nd-26th Sept Barceloneta Festival (https://www.barcelona.cat/culturapopular/en/festivals-and-traditions/festa-major-de-la-barceloneta )- From 29th Sept into October Magic Fountain Hours until Sept 27th (https://www.barcelona.cat/en/what-to-do-in-bcn/magic-fountain/magic-fountains-show-times) --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website (https://uncommontourist.com/) Browse, enjoy & contact us ( hello@uncommontourist.com ) to book YOUR private, awesome experience in BCN! Designed by us, created for you! Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/uncommontourist/) (https://www.instagram.com/uncommontourist/)To be wow-ed by our mediocre approach to marketing and self-promotion but also to see cool pictures of Barcelona & things we're doing!

2. 

   30 Jun 2026

   EP 37: July: Hot Events to Be Cool in a Barcelona Summer!

   Holy Heatwave Batman! The summer is here and Barcelona is staying cool with music, festivals and a practice of patience! On this episode, we talk about: BARTS Festival (https://barts.cat/ ) - June 26 - July 21 This festival features concerts in a unique setting at Poble Espanyol. This year there is Rueben Blades, Belle and Sebastion and that little old band from Texas ZZTop! Tour de France in Barcelona (https://www.letour.barcelona/en) July 4th - 6th For the first time in its 123-year history, the Tour de France will start in Barcelona. Expect major road closures and a great atmosphere! Vijazz Festival - Vilafranca del Penedès (https://vijazzpenedes.com/ ) July 4th - 6th This year a highlight is Esmerelda Spalding. If good wine and great jazz if your thing, it's worth a venture out of town! Blues Festival Nou barris (https://www.festivalbluesbarcelona.com/) July 4th - 6th Celebrating 23 years of this festival with great blues artists both local and international. Cool baby! Grec Festival (https://www.barcelona.cat/grec/en) June 26 - July 31st This festival features a wide range of performances including theater, dance, music, and circus acts, with events happening across the city, as well as the iconic Grec Theatre on Montjuic. Pride Barcelona (https://www.pridebarcelona.org/en/pride-2026/) June 26 - July 18th Pride Barcelona 2026 aims to be a demonstration of strength, unity and commitment between the city, its citizens and the entire LGTBIQA+ community. Under the slogan “All realities, one pride”, the campaign is born from the desire to highlight the diversity that makes up our community and July 19th at 18:00 the parade starts from Universitat along Grand Via until Sant Joan and then down to the Arc. Cruïlla Festival (https://www.cruillabarcelona.com/en/ ) July 8-11th This open-air festival features a diverse lineup of artists and offers music alongside art, comedy, and more. This year Suede, Pixies, David Byrne (of DUMBARTON!), Faithless, & Garbage. Sala MontJuic (https://www.salamontjuic.org/en/ ): 10th July -5th august. open air cinema at the Castle - plan your travel up there with extra time and water! Festa Majors: Poble Sec (https://guia.barcelona.cat/es/detall/dates-festa-major_1298115612.html) 17th - 26th July Raval (https://www.barcelona.cat/es/que-hacer-en-bcn/verano/fiestas-mayores/festa-major-del-raval-1333141358) 9th - 12th July Mens World Cup Final! July 19th - where to watch it? Well it depends on who is playing... Other wise, stay hydrated, practice patience, find shade, make friends and have fun! Do Barcelona a little slower, it's so worth it. --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website (https://uncommontourist.com/) Browse, enjoy & contact us ( hello@uncommontourist.com ) to book YOUR private, awesome experience in BCN! Designed by us, created for you! Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/uncommontourist/) (https://www.instagram.com/uncommontourist/)To be wow-ed by our mediocre approach to marketing and self-promotion but also to see cool pictures of Barcelona & things we're doing!

3. 

   1 Jun 2026

   EP 36: June in Barcelona - Festivals, Fires & Friendly Advice!

   May the fun be with you this month! There's a deeply artistic edge to the city this month and we wanna immerse you in all the events that sound awesome - let's dive in! On todays episode: June 4th (onwards) Max de Esteban - So Many Reports. So Many Questions contemporary capitalism and technology shape our world through photography, video, and installations. Find it here. (https://fotocolectania.org/en/exhibition/183/so-many-reports-so-many-questions-max-de-esteban ) June 7th - Free museums Sunday - here's all the options (https://uncommontourist.com/visit-barcelonas-best-free-museums-every-month) and check out the CCCB for the Beauty exhibit Angie is talking about! June 1st-7th Primavera a la Ciutat (https://www.primaverasound.com/es/barcelona/primavera-a-la-ciutat-barcelona): From June 1-7, 2026, this companion to Primavera Sound transforms Barcelona into a genuine urban music scene. It features free and accessible events, taking over city squares, parks, and venues. June 4th - 7th Primavera (https://www.primaverasound.com/es/barcelona ) the main event! Tickets have to be bought in advance. June 4th-7th Ou Com Balla - The dancing Egg (https://media-edg.barcelona.cat/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26125054/FulletoWEB_CORPUS_2026-comprimit.pdf )! A unique tradition during Corpus Christi June 9th-11th The Pope (https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-schedule-apostolic-journey-to-spain-announced.html) is in town. June 1st - 20th Marilyn Monroe Exhibition: (https://ma.to/event/marilyn-monroe-100-years-01-jun-2026 ) celebrating the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe. June 18th - 20th Sónar Festival (https://sonar.es/en/programme/line-up) - International Festival of Music, Creativity & Technology takes over the city. For the first time, it will take place entirely at the Fira Gran Via venue. June 19th - 29th Festa Major del Casc Antic (https://www.instagram.com/fm_cascantic/ ) - A highly traditional neighborhood festival with human towers (castells), parades, and open-air dinners throughout the narrow streets of the Gothic and Born districts. June 24th (celebration night 23rd) Sant Joan Festival (https://www.barcelona.cat/culturapopular/en/festivals-and-traditions/nit-de-sant-joan) - expect a lot of noise, fires, street activities, and a dirty beach on the 24th! June 26th onwards through July Pride Barcelona (https://www.pridebarcelona.org/en/) - stay tuned to this website for the start of the celebrations! --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website (https://uncommontourist.com/) Browse, enjoy & contact us ( hello@uncommontourist.com ) to book YOUR private, awesome experience in BCN! Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/uncommontourist/) (https://www.instagram.com/uncommontourist/)To be wow-ed by our mediocre approach to marketing and self-promotion but also to see cool pictures of Barcelona & things we're doing!

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5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

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91

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