Events in Barcelona

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) […]

Sorry, no posts matched your criteria.

Stay in touch

Love Barcelona? Subscribe to our newsletter and we'll share our latest stories, events you shouldn't miss, deals, discounts and much more! It's free.

We also share stories and events on Facebook.