Plans for celebrating Halloween y Castañada in Barcelona

1. Castanyada EventFestivals

   

   When October draws to a close, roasted chestnuts return to the streets of Barcelona, bakery windows fill with panellets, and freshly baked sweet potatoes appear in many homes. This is the Castanyada, one of the most deeply rooted autumn traditions in Catalonia and a celebration closely linked to Todos los Santos.

2. Jackies Open Air Halloween [Balla Barcelona Festival] Event

   

3. Family show «Una castanyada de por» EventShows Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

   

4. La Castañera en La Pedrera Event

   

5. «Psicosi» in concert EventConcerts Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

   

6. Espectáculo «En Joan sense por i la casa encantada» Event

   

7. Castanyada Festival at Jardins de Can Farrero «Castanyada i xerinola» EventFestivals and fiestas

   

   You can also celebrate Castanyada to the rhythm of rumba. Jardins de Can Farrero will host Castanyada i xerinola, a festival that combines one of Catalonia’s most popular autumn traditions with live music and activities to enjoy with the family.

8. Experiencia interactiva «La Zona Barcelona» Event

   

9. Halloween in Catalunya en Miniatura EventFestivals and fiestas

   

10. Tasta’M de Castanyada Gastronomic Festival EventFairs

    

    The smell of roasted chestnuts and the taste of sweet potato will once again mark the arrival of autumn at the Mercado de Sant Martí. On Saturday 31 October, this Barcelona venue will host a new edition of Tasta’M de Castañada, a day that brings together food, music, and activities for all ages.

11. Nocturna Festival 2026 Event

    

12. Castaween at Museu de la Xocolata EventThings to do with kids Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

    

    Chocolate also has its most terrifying side. Museu de la Xocolata de Barcelona is celebrating Castaween 2026 with a programme of family workshops that combine the tradition of the Castañada, the aesthetics of Halloween, and creativity in the kitchen.

13. Mexican «Catrinas» Parade for Día de Muertos EventFestivals

    

    Discovering the traditions of Día de Muertos, the iconic Port Vell de Barcelona is transformed with a parade of Mexican «Catrinas», an explosion of colour and creativity that captures the essence of one of Mexico’s most emblematic festivities. Organised by the Mexico-Catalan cultural association Mexcat, this event turns the city’s most famous promenade into a vibrant stage where death is celebrated with joy and art.

14. Día de Muertos Cinema at El Palace Barcelona EventCinema la Dreta de l'Eixample

    

    Día de Muertos comes to the heights of Barcelona with two films that approach death in very different ways. On 31 October and 1 November, the Rooftop Garden at El Palace Barcelona will become an open-air cinema with screenings under blankets, popcorn, and views over the city.

15. Mercado Todo for €1 and €2 EventFairs el Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou

    

16. Castanyada at Can Portabella EventFestivals and fiestas

    

    Chestnuts, hot chocolate, and children's songs will be the highlights of an autumn afternoon in the Sant Andreu neighbourhood. On Friday 30 October, Casal de Barri Can Portabella will celebrate the Castanyada with a family-friendly programme combining games, food, and live music.

17. Halloween in the Mercado de los Encants Event el Fort Pienc

    

    Old objects always have a story behind them. Some, perhaps, are better left undiscovered. On 30 and 31 October, the Mercado de los Encants de Barcelona will celebrate Halloween with Circus, a haunted passage over 100 metres long inspired by the unsettling world of the circus.

18. Fiesta «YOKAI HALLOWEEN TARDEO by CHIMÚ» Event

    

19. Serial Killer Speakeasy Experience EventShows

    

20. Barcelona tendrá 63 puestos de castañas y ninguno en el Eixample
21. Experience «El Estudio Secreto» at Museu de Cera EventCinema el Barri Gòtic

    

    Museu de Cera de Barcelona opens the doors to its new immersive experience: El Estudio Secreto, a tour that pays tribute to the great monsters of classic cinema and the geniuses who made them possible. A proposal that combines history, make-up, special effects and suspense in a setting as emblematic as it is unsettling.

22. Party «KINYXX Open Air Halloween» EventFestivals el Besòs i el Maresme

    

    KINYXX Open Air Halloween brings its first edition in an open-air festival format to Parc del Fòrum. The event will take place on 30 October, on the eve of Halloween, with a night marked by music, costumes and the atmosphere of one of the Barcelona area’s great open-air venues.

23. Hop on The Top Open Air Halloween Festival EventConcerts el Besòs i el Maresme

    

    Hop on The Top Open Air Halloween brings its musical offering to Parc del Fòrum on 31 October as part of Balla Barcelona Festival. An open-air Halloween night built around hip hop, R&B, funk and soul.

24. ‘Throwback - Back to 80s, 90s & 00s’ party EventFestivals and fiestas el Besòs i el Maresme

    

25. Night Tour «Ghosts of Barcelona» EventDay trips Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

    

    When night falls, Barcelona is transformed. The streets that overflow with life by day become the setting for ancient murmurs, invisible footsteps and presences that seem to await the curious. The Night Tour «Ghosts of Barcelona» is not just a walk: it is an invitation to listen to the city’s other voice, the one hidden behind centuries and walls.

26. Concert «Candlelight: Halloween Classics» EventConcerts la Dreta de l'Eixample

    

    Mystery, elegance and a touch of horror come together on a unique night: «Candlelight: Halloween Classics», a candlelit concert where music brings to life the most fascinating shadows of cinema and popular culture.

27. Creepy Halloween Family activity at Poble Espanyol EventFairs el Poble-sec

    

    For six days, Poble Espanyol will transform from a peaceful village under the spell of Arsenia. Creepy Halloween Family will fill its streets with decorations, creatures, and little mysteries in a Halloween celebration designed for the whole family.

28. Churros con Chocolate | Halloween EventFestivals and fiestas el Poble-sec

    

    Churros con Chocolate is getting ready for a special, fun Halloween celebration. A night full of surprises is promised, with a wide variety of music and themed activities that will delight everyone attending. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy a unique experience in a festive and lively atmosphere, perfect for celebrating Halloween with friends and having an unforgettable night.

29. Halloween at Tibidabo EventShows Vallvidrera, el Tibidabo i les Planes

    

    For a few weeks, Tibidabo swaps its views of Barcelona for zombies, abandoned hotels, and characters who appear as night falls. From 3 October to 8 November, the park celebrates Halloween with activities of varying intensity for all ages.

30. Mascarada at Poble Espanyol EventFestivals and fiestas el Poble-sec

    

    Get ready for an unforgettable night. Mascarada Carnaval Edición is waiting for you—don’t miss it!

31. All Saints’ Day EventFestivals and fiestas

    

    All Saints’ Day is a characteristic autumn festival. During this day, tradition includes eating chestnuts and making panellets. It is also a date dedicated to remembering the deceased, with visits to cemeteries and floral offerings.

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