La Fiesta del Tour de Barcelona: culture, sport and tradition to celebrate the Tour de France

1. Grand Départ of the Tour de France 2026 EventFestivals and fiestas el Poble-sec

   

   Catalonia will make history in 2026 by becoming the starting point of the Tour de France. From 4 to 6 July, the Grand Départ will put Barcelona at the centre of world cycling with three stages designed to offer spectacle from the first day and show some of the territory’s most emblematic landscapes.

2. Official presentation of the 2026 Tour de France teams EventFestivals and fiestas el Guinardó

   

   Before the competition begins, Barcelona will experience one of the most eagerly awaited moments of Grand Départ 2026: the official presentation of the Tour de France teams. On 2 July, two days before the race begins, the city will welcome the protagonists of the French tour in a public event combining sport, spectacle and heritage.

3. The Fiesta del Tour EventFestivals

   

   Barcelona is preparing to experience a celebration that will take the spirit of the Tour de France far beyond the competition. From 26 June to 5 July, La Fiesta del Tour will turn streets, squares and facilities across the city into a major outdoor stage with more than sixty free activities for all audiences.

4. ‘Tapeo Tour’ Tapas Route Event

   

   The arrival of the Tour de Francia in Barcelona can be savoured too. From 25 June to 9 July, the neighbourhood becomes a great gastronomic route thanks to Tapeo Tour, a route that invites you to discover 36 culinary offerings created especially for the occasion.

5. Institut Français pedals to the Filmoteca PlaceMuseums el Raval

   

   Cinema joins the cycling festivities with a free open-air screening of Les Triplettes de Belleville, the acclaimed animated film by Sylvain Chomet. A perfect opportunity to enjoy one of the great cycling classics in a summery, festive atmosphere.

   !Time 3 July, 22:00

   !Price free

6. Activities in the Jardins de les Tres Xemeneies PlaceAttractions el Poble-sec

   

   A day full of activities for all ages, with children's cycling events, creative workshops, live music, food, commercial exhibitions and sports competitions. A great meeting point where sport, culture and neighbourhood life come together to celebrate the arrival of the Tour.

   !Time 5 July from 11:00 to 21:30

   !Price free

7. Ball de Gegants

   The giants of historic Barcelona star in one of the most iconic events of Catalan popular culture. An ideal occasion to discover the city's festive traditions as part of the celebrations linked to the Tour. The party continues with another giant parade that will fill the square with music, colour and tradition. A showcase of Barcelona's festive heritage that brings popular celebrations closer to locals and visitors alike.

   28 June, 12:00 (Plaça de la Catedral) and 17:00 (Plaça Margarida Xirgu)

   free

8. Falcons de Barcelona show PlaceAttractions el Barri Gòtic

   

   The Falcons de Barcelona will put on a spectacular display of acrobatic human formations. Their impressive constructions, combining strength, coordination and balance, are one of the most unique expressions of Catalan popular culture.

   !Time 27 June, 11:00

   !Price free

9. La Fiesta del Tour at the Mercat del Guinardó

   The neighbourhood joins the celebration with a morning packed with activities. There will be a craft fair, local shops, zumba sessions, a cycling gymkhana for the little ones, and the clown and physical comedy show L'Actitud. A family-friendly event combining sport, entertainment and community life.

   27 June, from 9:00 to 14:00

   free

10. Open-air cinema and bicycle exhibition

    The Filmoteca de Catalunya joins the Fiesta del Tour with a free evening for the whole family. The night will begin with an open-air screening of E.T., el extraterrestre, followed by a spectacular bicycle exhibition led by Ot Pi, twelve-time world trial champion, along with other cycling-related surprises.

    4 July, 17:30

    4 €

    Place

    Filmoteca de Catalunya

11. Markets and the Tour, a perfect tandem

    During the Fiesta del Tour, forty municipal markets in Barcelona will be decorated with the competition's branding. Visitors will find special decorations, instant prize draws with official Tour de Francia gifts, and travelling photo booths set up in markets along the Grand Départ route.

    from 26 June to 5 July

    4 €

    Place

    mercados de Barcelona

12. Science & Cycling 2026 conference

    The INEFC de Barcelona hosts the eleventh edition of Science & Cycling, an international meeting bringing together researchers, coaches and cycling professionals to share the latest scientific advances applied to the sport. The programme will also include a demonstration area where companies and research centres will present new technologies and innovations for high-performance cycling.

    from 1 to 2 July

    from 145 to 565 €

    Address

    Institut Nacional d'Educació Física de Catalunya (Av. Estadi, 12*22)

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