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Barcelona moves from one celebration to the next: La Mercè in late September, the Festa Major de Gràcia in August, Santa Eulàlia in February, the Sant Joan midsummer night and each neighbourhood's own festa major, with giants, human towers, fire runs and street concerts, alongside music and culture festivals.

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This page lists the festivals and fiestas coming up in Barcelona, with the place and dates of each.

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  1. Women's Race

    Sunday, 22 November 2026 09:00Several dates3 dates

    Participation in sporting events is not only a matter of speed and endurance, but also of health and bringing people together. It is time to show that women are strong and united!

    • Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina
    • €14

  4. Foodie Black Week

    9-15 November 2026 Several days

    For a few days, Barcelona becomes a menu to explore by neighbourhood. Foodie Black Week brings together restaurants, gastro bars, cocktail bars, and other leisure venues with special offerings created just for this gastronomic week.

  5. Series «Following the sun. Uncovering the gaze»

    Saturday, 21 November 2026 12:00Several dates6 dates

    At Museu Tàpies, looking ceases to be an automatic gesture and becomes a practice. In its third edition, «Following the sun. Uncovering the gaze» proposes an uncomfortable yet necessary exercise: dismantling what is taken for granted.

    • Museu Tàpies (Fundaciò Antoni Tapies)
    • €5

  6. The Day of the Holy Innocents

    Monday, 28 December 2026 Several dates4 dates

    28 December is the Day of the Holy Innocents. The celebration includes the tradition of carrying out practical jokes, deceptions and light-hearted pranks, with people pretending to be others or sharing false news or events for amusement.

    • Catedral de Barcelona
    • Free

  7. Three Kings Parade

    Tuesday, 5 January 2027 18:00Several dates4 dates

    The Three Kings Parade is a Christmas tradition celebrated in many cities in Spain and other countries. Barcelona’s is one of the largest and most spectacular in Spain.

    • Font Màgica de Montjuïc
    • Free

  8. Family-film programme in libraries «Verdi Kids»

    Sunday, 15 November 2026 12:00Several dates13 dates

    The Verdi Kids programme brings family cinema to Barcelona’s libraries for the centenary of Verdi cinemas, celebrated in 2026. In collaboration with Biblioteques de Barcelona, the series offers a selection of films for all audiences, bringing the best children’s and youth cinema to neighbourhoods and turning libraries into spaces for cultural encounters.

    • Free

  9. Family Film Series «Everything That Dances»

    Saturday, 12 December 2026 17:00Several dates6 dates

    What happens when a chair refuses to be sat on, a shirt learns ballet, or stones start to move? Everything That Dances starts from a simple idea: if you look at things differently, almost anything can become dance.

    • Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona
    • Free

  11. Festival Curtcircuit

    13-14 November 2026 20:30Several dates66 dates

    One of the most important festivals returns to stages across Catalonia, drawing attention to the preservation of small venues.

    • €12

  12. Clot-Camp de l’Arpa Festa Major

    30 October - 15 November 2026 Several dates3 dates

    The Festa Major unfolds as a tapestry of tradition and community joy, inviting residents and visitors to immerse themselves in a celebration spanning three weekends full of colour, music and popular culture.

    • Free

  13. Festa Major of Verneda-Sant Martí

    6-15 November 2026 Several dates3 dates

    The Fiesta Mayor of Verneda-Sant Martí is an explosion of tradition and popular culture that every November transforms this Barcelona neighbourhood into an epicentre of joy and community. During the first two weeks of November, the streets come alive with a variety of activities that capture the festive spirit and cultural heritage of the area.

    • Free

  14. New Year's Eve Party 2026 at Poble Espanyol

    Thursday, 31 December 2026 22:30Several dates3 dates

    Celebrate the start of 2027 in the most spectacular way. The festive atmosphere and unique architecture will make for the best New Year's Eve party in Barcelona, surrounded by friends and loved ones.

    • Poble Espanyol
    • €45

  17. Pantalla Barcelona Film Series

    From 27 October 2026 Long run6 dates

    Cinema returns to the neighbourhoods of Barcelona with stories about identity, family, and belonging. From 27 October to 21 March, the Pantalla Barcelona cycle will offer 165 free screenings across 23 civic centres in the city.

    • Free

  18. Manga Barcelona Festival

    5-8 December 2026 Several dates4 dates

    A festival for those who have never read manga. And for those who know everything about Japanese culture!

    • Fira de Barcelona
    • from €4

  19. Barcelona Wine Week

    8-10 February 2027 10:00Several dates3 dates

    Step into the heart of Spain's wine heritage at Barcelona Wine Week (BWW), an unparalleled wine-industry gathering held at the iconic Recinto Montjuïc de Fira de Barcelona from 8 to 10 February. This fair, celebrating its fourth edition, is establishing itself as the essential meeting point for wine enthusiasts and professionals.

    • Fira de Barcelona
    • €50

  20. Llum BCN

    5-7 February 2027 Several dates4 dates

    Barcelona will once again traditionally host its annual light-art festival in the Poblenou neighbourhood. Visitors will enjoy works by international creators and local artists. Many lights, immersive light installations and shows will blur the boundaries between art, science and technology.

    • Free

  21. Christmas season in Barcelona

    6 December 2026 - 1 February 2027 Several dates4 dates

    Christmas is a magical time celebrated with a great diversity of traditions all over the world, and Barcelona is no exception. During this season, the Catalan city is transformed, offering a range of events that make this time an unforgettable experience. From its traditional Christmas markets to family gatherings, Barcelona experiences Christmas in a unique way, combining the old with the modern.

    • Free

  22. Valentine’s Day in Barcelona

    Sunday, 14 February 2027 Several dates3 dates

    Valentine’s Day, celebrated every 14 February, is a special date in Barcelona, as in many other parts of the world, dedicated to love and affectionate relationships. Although this festivity has its roots in Christian tradition and in the legend of Saint Valentine, a Roman priest who defied Emperor Claudius II’s orders to marry young couples, today it has become a universal celebration that transcends religion.

    • Free

  23. Canet Rock Festival

    Saturday, 3 July 2027 17:00Several dates4 dates

    The 12th edition of Canet Rock will be held with 25,000 people at Pla d’en Sala, enjoying artists such as Els Amics de les Arts and The Tyets, as well as a unique “La Banda CanetRock” show with more than 30 artists.

    • Pla d'en Sala en Canet de Mar
    • €30.5

  24. Sant Jordi Festival

    Friday, 23 April 2027 Several dates4 dates

    One of Barcelona’s most romantic days of the year. On 23 April, Barcelonans will give each other roses and books, and Sant Jordi will defeat the dragon.

    • Passeig de Gràcia
    • Free

  25. Good Friday

    Friday, 26 March 2027 Several dates5 dates

    Good Friday in Barcelona is a unique experience that combines deep religious tradition with the city’s rich history and culture.

    • Free

  26. Sant Medir Festival

    Wednesday, 3 March 2027 10:00Several dates5 dates

    An annual event, known for its unique blend of sweets, processions and pilgrimage, carries a rich history dating back to the 19th century.

    • Free

  27. OFFF Barcelona Festival

    6-8 May 2027 Several dates5 dates

    It is a unique opportunity to learn, find inspiration and connect with a global community of creators in design and digital art. Meet Le Cube, JteamLab, Clara Bakou, Onur Senturk and other professionals.

    • Disseny Hub Barcelona
    • from €330

  28. Comic Barcelona 2027

    7-9 May 2027 Several dates4 dates

    Every year, one of the most anticipated events for comic-strip lovers in Spain is held; we invite you to take the opportunity to explore this visual art and take part in interesting days.

    • Fira de Barcelona
    • €8

  29. Sónar 2027

    17-19 June 2027 Several dates4 dates

    Sónar 2027 arrives with a clear idea: it does not merely add names, it redraws the map. The festival’s 34th edition presents itself as a complete reconstruction of its own experience, from the architecture of the stages to the way audiences move, rest, discover and dance. The result is a bigger, more plural edition and, above all, one more conscious of what a festival that has spent decades operating as a seismograph of electronic culture means today.

    • Fira Gran Via
    • from €80

  30. Barcelona Rock Fest

    1-4 July 2027 Several dates4 dates

    This summer, if you love one of the world’s most popular music genres, Barcelona Rock Fest is your place.

    • Parc de Can Zam de Santa Coloma de Gramenet
    • €110

  32. Sant Joan Night

    23-24 June 2027 Several dates4 dates

    The night of 23 June is a magical night throughout Catalonia. It is when friends and families gather for dinner, bonfires are lit, music is played and fireworks are set off.

    • Free

  34. Circuit Festival

    7-15 August 2027 Several dates3 dates

    In 2008, Matinée Group unveiled a concept that would revolutionise the global party scene, bringing Circuit Festival to life. This innovation marked a before and after, bringing together for the first time the best parties, promoters and international artists in Barcelona, transforming it into the international gay capital during the summer.

    • €340

  35. Semana Santa in Barcelona

    21-28 March 2027 Several dates4 dates

    Semana Santa is one of the most important events for religious people. Many traditions take place during these very special days.

    • Free

  36. Dansa Metropolitana Festival

    4-21 March 2027 Several dates4 dates

    The major event eagerly awaited by lovers of art and dance, the Dansa Metropolitana Festival, spreads throughout Barcelona with urban dance at its centre.

    • from €28

  38. Night guided visit «La Pedrera Night Experience»

    When night falls, La Pedrera reveals an entirely different side. Antoni Gaudí's iconic building becomes the setting for an experience combining heritage, technology and visual shows in one of Barcelona's most distinctive spaces.

    • Casa Milà — La Pedrera
    • from €12

  39. Literary Route through Barcelona

    With International Book Day and Sant Jordi approaching, Estudio34 has designed a unique and immersive experience: the Barcelona Literary Route. This innovative proposal is the first interactive, downloadable guide that lets you follow in the footsteps of the characters and settings of more than 100 literary works set in the heart of Catalonia.

    • Free

  41. “Thursday Thirst” Offer at D9 Aribau

    At D9 Aribau, every Thursday becomes the ideal date to start the night in a good atmosphere and the best company. This venue is more than a bar: it is the epicentre of the perfect pre-party.

    • Restaurante y bar musical «D9 Aribau»
    • Free

  42. Guided visit to Jardí Botànic

    Jardí Botànic invites visitors to discover the secrets of Mediterranean vegetation on a guided visit that takes attendees through different corners of the planet. Accompanied by experts, visitors will explore species from California, Chile, South Africa, Australia and the Mediterranean basin, learning about their characteristics and ethnobotanical uses.

    • Jardí Botànic de Barcelona
    • Free

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