The second B-Estival to be held at the Poble Espanyol featuring jazz greats Al Jarreau and George Benson, Yousou N'Dour, John Mayall and Alpha Blondy.

International hot air ballon meeting of 50 balloon teams competing over four days. Watch the balloons at dawn and dusk competing, also many exhibitions, workshops and music events. Don't miss the 'Night Glow' on 15th July at 10.00pm - a spectacular of balloons, music, lights and fireworks.

Following the success of her latest album 'Not Too late' Norah Jones has a date in Barcelona as part of her European tour. See her perform in the stunning Modernist Palau de la Musica, itself declared a World Heritage site.

A fantastic lineup for this festival held simultaneously in Barcelona and Madrid. All artists playin both cities and the venue in Barcelona is the Parc del Forum. Weekend tickets costs around 105euros which will get you in to see Arcade Fire, The Editors, Jarvis Cocker, Scissor Sisters, and PJ Harvey among many others.

The Tall Ships' Race is an international event bringing together upto 100 sail training Tall Ships from around the world. It involves thousands of young people in competitive events and this year he Mediterranea race series includes the host ports of Alicante, Barcelona, Toulon and Genoa. Its a great opportunity to get close to the beautiful ships, meet the crews and be part of this fantastic spectacle.