Barcelona is set to host a variety of cultural and leisure activities this week, including the 53rd Feria de Abril de Catalunya and several vintage markets. The events, running from 20 to 26 April, offer options for all interests, according to El Periódico.

One of the main attractions is the 53rd Feria de Abril de Catalunya, which returns to the Fòrum park. This year's edition will offer free entry, a change from last year's controversial access charge. Organised by the Federation of Andalusian Cultural Entities in Catalonia (FECAC), the event will feature traditional Andalusian casetas, music, and gastronomy for ten days, concluding on 3 May.

Markets and Food Festivals Across the City

For those seeking unique finds, several street markets are scheduled throughout the weekend. Two Market presents 'Els 22 del Market' on Sunday, 26 April, at Soulivre (Llull, 68), featuring over 40 vintage shops with items priced under €30. The Flea Market's 'Bargain Garden' will be held on Sunday at the Sant Fèlix Africà parish courtyard (Sardenya, 29), offering over 50 second-hand stalls with everything at €10 or less.

The Residu Zero market on Saturday, 25 April, at Euromarket (Perú, 122), focuses on second-hand goods, with all items priced at a maximum of €1 or €2. Blackandwhite Vintage will also hold a 'everything for €2' market on 26 April, with its secret location to be revealed on Instagram. Beyond Barcelona, Sitges will host the Market Foraestocs on 25 April at Sant Sebastià beach, where local businesses will sell their stock outdoors.

Food enthusiasts can visit the All Those Food Market at Moll de la Fusta on 25 and 26 April. This market will feature street food from various chefs and live DJs.

Cultural Exploration and Theatre Productions

The 'Open Barri' cycle, part of the 48h Open House BCN festival, continues its mission to highlight lesser-known neighbourhoods in Barcelona. This week, the focus is on La Marina, located on the city's southern coast. The programme, running until 26 April, includes workshops, activities, music, and open doors to iconic local spots, such as Montjuïc Cemetery.

In theatre, 'Perfectes desconeguts' (Perfect Strangers), the first Catalan stage adaptation of the popular Italian film, is showing at Teatre Poliorama (Rambla dels Estudis, 115) until 26 April. The play, featuring actors like Marta Bayarri and Eduard Farelo, explores the secrets revealed when friends share their phone notifications during a dinner party.

Another successful production, 'La Presència', a thriller-comedy, returns to Barcelona at Teatre Borràs (Plaça Urquinaona, 9) until 3 May. This play has already seen over 50,000 spectators and a sold-out first run.

Exhibitions and Family Activities

An exhibition on Catalan mythology is touring Barcelona's libraries, with the Biblioteca La Fraternitat (Felícia Fuster i Viladecans, 8) hosting it until 29 April. This exhibition aims to reintroduce characters from national mythological bestiaries, such as 'El Serpent' or 'Joan de l’Os', which are often overlooked in favour of Celtic or Nordic traditions.

For younger scientists, the 'Termoshow' workshops at the CosmoCaixa Science Museum (Isaac Newton, 26) offer family-friendly activities explaining temperature changes in physical and chemical processes, including fires and volcanoes. These workshops run until 21 June.

Carlota Subirós directs 'Èdip & Antígona' at the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya (Plaça Arts, 1) until 31 May. This production combines Sophocles' three major tragedies: 'Oedipus Rex', 'Oedipus at Colonus', and 'Antigone', focusing on Antigone's voice for compassion and dignity amidst violence.

Finally, the 'Larios and Torreznos' tapas route, inspired by the character Paquita Salas, continues until 26 April. Several Barcelona bars, including Bareto Olimpic (Joaquín Costa, 25) and Priscilla Café (Consell de Cent, 273), are participating, offering these popular tapas.