Last updated: December 01, 2024
The holiday season arrives at Barri de Sant Andreu! We present our complete guide with all the festive events you'll find in our historic Barcelona neighborhood, whether you're a local resident or visiting us during these special dates.
From the emblematic Plaça del Comerç to the traditional Rambla de Fabra i Puig, the neighborhood transforms with Christmas markets, artisanal nativity scenes, and cultural activities. The shops along Gran de Sant Andreu street decorate their windows, while the Sant Andreu Market offers typical seasonal products. In Plaza Orfila, the heart of the neighborhood, Christmas lights create a welcoming atmosphere that extends throughout all the main streets.
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Unique location on Avinguda de la Catedral with over 160 stalls selling Christmas products.
The Fira de Santa Llúcia is Barcelona's oldest Christmas market, located on Avinguda de la Catedral. It features over 160 stalls selling Christmas products, including nativity scenes, decorations, Christmas trees, and handmade gifts.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Santa Lucia Christmas Fair
Christmas market with artisanal products and artisanal food items.
The Fira de la Sagrada Familia is a traditional Christmas market offering a wide variety of festive complements, including figures and accessories for nativity scenes, Christmas trees, and various decorations. It also highlights artisanal products from different countries and artists, complemented by stalls selling artisanal food items.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Sagrada Familia Christmas Fair
Find Santa Claus handing out candies and free activities in the streets.
The Fira de Reis de la Gran Via is a traditional Christmas market held on Barcelona's Gran Via, offering a wide variety of gifts and handmade products.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Three Kings Christmas Fair
Animation program that gives visibility to the district's associative movements and young talents.
The Port Vell Christmas Fair is an event that offers a variety of creative and fun activities every day, including children's workshops, musical performances, and traditional activities for kids.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Port Vell Christmas Fair
Christmas theatrical presentation with music and comedy.
Els Pastorets is a musical and theatrical show that celebrates Christmas with a unique and emotional narrative, offering a rich and entertaining cultural experience.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: The Little Shepherds
Unique dramatic representation of the prophecy of the end times.
The Midnight Mass and The Song of the Sibyl are liturgical and dramatic traditions celebrated at Barcelona Cathedral. The Midnight Mass is a special mass held on Christmas Eve, while The Song of the Sibyl is a dramatic representation of the prophecy of the end times and the second coming of the Messiah.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Midnight Mass and Song of the Sibyl
A show that honors the essence of classic circus while venturing into the most daring paths of current artistic expression.
The Circo Raluy Legacy is a circus show that combines tradition and innovation, offering a unique and exciting experience with over 100 years of history and six generations of artists.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Raluy Circus
Unique route through iconic streets of Barcelona.
The Cavalcada de Reis is a traditional parade that begins with the arrival of the Three Wise Men at the Portal de la Pau, followed by a procession through several streets in the center of Barcelona, including the Avenida del Paral·lel, Ronda de Sant Pau, and Mercado de Sant Antoni, ending at the Font Màgica de Montjuïc.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Three Kings Parade
Skate rental and personalized extras.
The FC Barcelona ice rink offers a unique experience next to the Spotify Camp Nou, with varying schedules and prices. You can rent skates and enjoy different extras during your visit.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Ice Skating
Distribution of hot chocolate and glue noses in the streets of Barcelona.
L'Home dels Nassos is a traditional character who will distribute free hot chocolate and noses of glue throughout the streets of Barcelona, creating a festive and joyful atmosphere.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: The Man of the Noses
Three-stage race with an adapted course for safety and prevention measures.
The Cursa dels Nassos is an annual sports event held on December 31 in Barcelona. Participants run 10 kilometers on a well-marked course, with refreshment points at kilometer 5 and the finish line. The race is open to all citizens aged 16 and above, and minors under 18 must have parental or guardian consent.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Run of the Noses