Barcelona Marathon
The Barcelona Marathon runs throughout the city and passes several of Antoni Gaudi’s designs. This…
25th December, Christmas
Christmas celebrations for the family start from the 24th and carry on into the early…
2nd December, Fiesta de Santa Llucia
These are Christmas fairs held at Placa de la Seu, Placa Sant Jaume and various…
Festival Internacional de Jazz (International Jazz Festival)
This is a festival celebrating jazz music and goes on over the whole month at…
24th September, Fiesta de La Merce
This event consists of parades, dancing and sporting events at various venues throughout the city.…
11th September, Diade Nacional de Catalunya (Catalonia National Day)
The National Day of Catalonia is a Public holiday celebrated throughout the city with parades,…
Mid August, Festes de Sants
After the conclusion of the Gracia festival, the Sants district celebrates with children’s games, music,…
15th August, Festes de Gracia
A religious festival from the Gracia quarter; the residents decorate the streets and party all…
Fest de Grec-Barcelona
This is a month-long festival celebrating both international and national performing arts at various venues…
24th June, Verbena de Sant Joan (St. John’s Day)
The Saint John’s Day brings concerts, dances and fireworks! People gather in the streets and…
Pasqua Granada
The Pasqua Granada is a local religious holiday cum musical procession that is celebrated throughout…
Corpus Christi
Several religious processions are held at various venues throughout the city including L’Ou com Balla…
Formula One Grand Prix
The Formula One Grand Prix held at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo is one…
Diade de Sant Jordi (St. George’s Day)
The St. George book and rose festival (similar to St. Valentine’s Day) is held through…
Trofeo Conde de Godo de Tennis
This is a Tennis Championship, held at Reial Club de Tennis, and is a symbol…
Holy Week Festivities
There are several festivals throughout the week at various venues throughout the city, with singing…
3rd March, Festes de Sant Medir
The Festes de Sant Medir is a religious festival with parades and choral singing at…
6th January, Epiphany
Parades and loud music are taken out in the streets throughout the city. It is…


















