Ciutat Vella Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Ciutat Vella and surrounding areas
Ciutat Vella shines through the Christmas season with festive events and Christmas markets clustered around La Rambla and Plaça Catalunya, where historic streets are draped in lights. The Fira de Santa Llúcia and the Three Kings Parade 2025 bring traditional crafts, nativity scenes and joyful gatherings to the old quarter. Visitors can enjoy winter celebrations, holiday attractions and family activities while discovering Catalan festive customs against a backdrop of medieval architecture and bright lights.
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Christmas Markets
27 eventsBarcelona's oldest Christmas market
Christmas Parties
14 eventsIconic street party with drone and fireworks show.
Christmas Shows
12 eventsOratorio by Joan Lamote de Grignon with renowned choirs and orchestra.
Christmas Lights
11 eventsInteractive light installations in a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Other Christmas Activities
36 eventsSpectacular drone and fireworks show on New Year's Eve
Editor's Picks (6)
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New Year's Eve in Barcelona
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Iconic street party with drone and fireworks show.
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New Year's Eve Chimes at Montjuïc
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Spectacular drone and fireworks show on New Year's Eve
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Barcelona New Year's Eve Festival at Poble Espanyol
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Barcelona's largest New Year's Eve festival with 4 stages
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Fira de Santa Llúcia Christmas Market
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Barcelona's oldest Christmas market
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New Year's Eve Fireworks and Drone Show at Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina
(Barcelona)
Spectacular drone and pyrotechnics show by Groupe F.
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New Year's Eve Party at Poble Espanyol
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Barcelona's largest open-air New Year's Eve festival
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Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.
Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.
Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.