UnCommon Tourist

UnCommon Tourist
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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

  1. Jun 30

    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 - 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 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 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 July 4th - 6th Celebrating 23 years of this festival with great blues artists both local and international. Cool baby! Grec Festival 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 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 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: 10th July -5th august. open air cinema at the Castle - plan your travel up there with extra time and water! Festa Majors: Poble Sec 17th - 26th July Raval 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 Browse, enjoy & contact us ( hello@uncommontourist.com ) to book YOUR private, awesome experience in BCN! Designed by us, created for you! Instagram 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!

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

  2. Jun 1

    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. June 7th - Free museums Sunday - here's all the options and check out the CCCB for the Beauty exhibit Angie is talking about! June 1st-7th Primavera a la Ciutat: 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 the main event! Tickets have to be bought in advance. June 4th-7th Ou Com Balla - The dancing Egg! A unique tradition during Corpus Christi June 9th-11th The Pope is in town. June 1st - 20th Marilyn Monroe Exhibition: celebrating the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe. June 18th - 20th Sónar Festival - 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 - 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 - expect a lot of noise, fires, street activities, and a dirty beach on the 24th! June 26th onwards through July Pride Barcelona - stay tuned to this website for the start of the celebrations! --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website Browse, enjoy & contact us ( hello@uncommontourist.com ) to book YOUR private, awesome experience in BCN! Instagram 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!

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

  3. Apr 28

    EP 35: MAY the fun be with you... What's happening this month!

    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: Free museums Sunday - here's all the options and here's where we are off to this weekend! Catalunya April Fair (Feria de Abril): Ends May 3, featuring tents with flamenco, food, and music. Free entrance. TUESDAY 5th MAY - BARCELONA (LA (2) DE APOLO) Poblenou Open Day - May 9th - a date with creativity 🎨 Check out the Poblenou Open Day: culture, art and unique experiences in the heart of the Creative District of Barcelona. May 8th - 10th Photography Festival 13,14,15,16 May - A ceramic festival with workshops, to get inspirations and buy stuff too. Tickets purchased for free but registration is only in catalan and spanish. 16th of may Nit de museos - The Night of the Museums is an initiative of the Council of Europe that this year reaches its 18th edition. 95 cultural centers will be open free of charge from 7:00 p.m. on May 16 until 1:00 a.m. on May 17. 44th Comic Barcelona 15–17 May New edition of the unmissable event for fans of comics and graphic novels! Fira Modernista i Fira del Comerç de Barcelona, 29, 30 & 31 of May Gaudi style energy in middle of exiample for food, music, great outfits, and live music! Caxia Forum Exhibits Botanical Darwin Exhibit --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website NEW WEBSITE?! What's Dis?? Check it out, same awesomeness, different look! Contact us and hello@uncommontourist.com to book YOUR private experience in BCN! Instagram 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!

    EP 35: MAY the fun be with you... What's happening this month!

  4. Apr 3

    EP 34: Fun things to do in April that WE actually wanna do!

    Yeeehaaaw! April is one of the BEST months in Barcelona! Why? Sant Jordi friends, it's baaaaack and we're here for all the flower, book-sharing, street festival fun of it! Check out our links below for other fun stuff we're checkin out this month! On todays episode: Live stream service at La Sagrada Familia - watch online for free! Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, - Flors al Mercat festival 16th - 18th April - OFFFF Festival 23rd Sant Jordi - city wide celebrations so walk about and soak it up! 25th & 26th - All those Food festival 25th & 26th - Festas Major in La Sagrada Familia Barrio --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website Book your private & UNFORGETTABLE travel experiences of Barcelona here! Or, you know, spend the rest of your life filled with regret. Instagram 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! Podcast Tour of Barcelona Wanna hear from us but not in a touchy-feely kinda way? Cool, here's our bespoke podcast companion guides of La Sagrada Familia or the City Bus Route.

    EP 34: Fun things to do in April that WE actually wanna do!

  5. Feb 28

    EP 33: March 2026 - What to do in Barcelona!

    Marching into a new month like wwwwhhhhhaaattt?! We're kinda surprised it's March already On todays episode: Colonial Guell - You can also get a train to Sant BOI! or drive 20 mins outside of Barcelona. Free Museums - check out some thoughts on our website! March 1st. MWC - Pre-purchasing of tickets is needed. Starts March 2nd. Sant Medir - Mostly in Gracia area. March 3rd. DroneArt - Drone light show available at Forum - 6th & 7th. Starts 21:00. Palo Santo Market - Poblenou area. ALL female market for International Womens Day. 7th & 8th Barcelona Marathon - go find someone to cheer on! And expect some additional road closures or diversions to foot traffic too! Maria Canals International Music Competition March 15–26 - Known as the "piano capital" event, featuring concerts at Palau de la Música Catalana and public pianos across the city. Sant Joseph Feast Day mass at La Sagrada Familia - Also Fathers Day - March 19th - book a place online. Passeig de Gourmets - March 13th-23rd - food sampling at reasonable prices --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website Book your private & UNFORGETTABLE travel experiences of Barcelona here! Or, you know, spend the rest of your life filled with regret. Instagram 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! Podcast Tour of Barcelona Wanna hear from us but not in a touchy-feely kinda way? Cool, here's our bespoke podcast companion guides of La Sagrada Familia or the City Bus Route.

    EP 33: March 2026 - What to do in Barcelona!

  6. Jan 29

    EP 32: F-F-F-February?! Free Museums, Fire Walkers, & Football (?!)

    Have a listen, ya filthy animals! On todays episode: Free Museums - check out some thoughts on our website! Feb 1st. Casa Batllo Light Show - Saturday AND Sunday night - 31st Jan & 1st Feb. Free! And get your hot chocolate next door at Faborit, inside Casa Ametller. Illum - Light and visuals. 6th-8th Feb. Festival of Santa Eulalia in Gothic Quarter.7th-12th Feb. SuperBowl Sunday - NFL Fans, we gotcha! Go SeaHawks! Go watch it: CoCoVail Beer Hall, George Payne, Belushi's. BCN Half Marathon - Go Jessica! Track your friends via the link or jsut go and scream and shout to offer some encouragement and enjoy the live music! Calçots season is upon us! Giant wood-fired spring onions - yum yum yum! Think street parties as much as restaurants, so follow the smell of fire and sound of wine-covered laughter! Check out: Nou Can Martí - Restaurant Carmen - Petit Hipica --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website Book your UNFORGETTABLE travel experiences of Barcelona here! Or, you know, spend the rest of your life filled with regret. You do you. Instagram 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! Podcast Tour of Barcelona Wanna hear from us but not in a touchy-feely kinda way? Cool, here's our bespoke podcast companion guides of La Sagrada Familia or the City Bus Route.

    EP 32: F-F-F-February?! Free Museums, Fire Walkers, & Football (?!)

  7. 12/11/2025

    EP 31: Our favourite Christmas markets in Barcelona!

    Well, we started a bit later this month because, quite frankly, we did. And we're headed straight into the busiest weekend of the month for festive market awesomeness! So we picked a few of our favourites to mention to you, alongside some hot chocolate recommendations and our own Christmas song and movie picks! Have a listen, ya filthy animals! On todays episode: The Market at the Cathedral The Market at the Port (with food and mulled wine as well as rides) The Market at La Sagrada Familia Angie's Favourite: The Market at Labrica Lehmann and the Hot Chocolate you NEED for walking around it The Design Market at Fabra i Coats The Design Market at Disseny Hub near Glories The lights in El Nacional And have yourself a merry little Christmas now x --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website Book your UNFORGETTABLE travel experiences of Barcelona here! Or, you know, spend the rest of your life filled with regret. You do you. Instagram 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! Podcast Tour of Barcelona Wanna hear from us but not in a touchy-feely kinda way? Cool, here's our bespoke podcast companion guides of La Sagrada Familia or the City Bus Route.

    EP 31: Our favourite Christmas markets in Barcelona!

  8. 11/01/2025

    EP 30: Barcelona in November - La Sagrada Familia Updates!!

    From the world's tallest church humble brag to endless free caffeine and early flashing Christmas lights, this month we got ALOT to share! Buckle up with a cup of coffee and let's go! La Sagrada Familia NEWS!! Free Museum Sunday Catrinas Parade Cheap Movies? Oh Yeah! Torres Belgarde Market Coffee Awards 2025 LOOP Barcelona and The program of the loop festival. Christmas Lights Switch On! Thanksgiving Ideas! CocoVail Beer Hall and Grand Hotel Central Barcelona: Our City, Our Archives (til Nov 23rd) --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website Book your UNFORGETTABLE biking or walking experience of Barcelona here! Or, you know, spend the rest of your life filled with regret. Instagram To be wow-ed by our mediocre approach to marketing and self-promotion but also to see cool pictures of Barcelona! Podcast Tour of Barcelona Wanna hear from us but not in a touchy-feely kinda way? Cool, here's our bespoke podcast companion guides of La Sagrada Familia or the City Bus Route.

    EP 30: Barcelona in November - La Sagrada Familia Updates!!
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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

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  • Creator
    UnCommon Tourist
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Alvaro Garza & Angie Pollacchi
  • Show Website
    UnCommon Tourist