Festival
Cruilla Summer Music Festival 2019
Arriving in Barcelona during midsummer, Cruilla takes place each year at the epic Parc del Forum and showcases around 40 live performances by well-known artists, both Catalan and international. The name means 'crossroads' and you'll find an eclectic mix of […]
Sant Jordi’s Day 2024
It's the most romantic day of the year in Barcelona! To celebrate Catalonia's patron saint, Sant Jordi (aka St. George), the whole city will be decorated with roses, and flower kiosks on Las Ramblas and major streets will be doing […]
Primavera Sound Festival 2024
A clarion call for the start of summer, Primavera Sound is much anticipated by locals and international music-lovers alike. We're written extensively about the festival many times on this website, so if you've never been take a look at this […]
The Night of Sant Joan 2024
Celebrate the summer solstice in Barcelona during the Nit de Sant Joan, aka the longest night of the year (...well technically the shortest night, and the longest day!). Often called the Fiesta de San Juan by Spanish speakers, this is […]
Sala Montjuic Film Festival
Has it really been 21 years that this wonderful fiesta of film has lighted up the lives of Barcelona residents? The formula is simple and sumptuous. You bring a picnic and a chilled bottle of Cava, the festival organisers throw […]
Festa Major de Gracia 2024
The highlight of the year for many locals (except those that actually live in Gracia... who tend to go on vacation to escape the incessant noise!), this is the most famous of Barcelona's festes majors, the district street festivals that […]
Festa Major de Sants 2024
After the much-fêted Festa Major de Gracia, the Sants district festival is probably the most fun to visit for foreigners looking to get into the Barcelona summer groove. Many of the streets will be dressed up with kitsch but fun […]
La Mercè 2024
Europe's biggest street party (or so we're told!), La Mercè is essentially a city-wide festa major, as Barcelona becomes a stage for all manner of fun activities such as concerts, parades, street theatre, workshops, wine tasting, book fairs, as well […]
Halloween Events for 2024
Let's take a look at all the spooky goings on for Halloween 2024, from traditional customs and options for entertaining kids, to crazy boat parties and fancy dress club nights... La Castanyada Historically, Catalans celebrate All Saints' Day (1st November) […]
Sitges Carnival 2025
Glittering parades march along the beachfront whilst happy crowds of up to 300,000 merrymakers cheer them on in fancy dress. No matter that this is in the chilly middle of February - everyone is here to have a great time. […]
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