Last updated: December 01, 2024
Get ready, Eixample! Our Christmas guide brings together the most notable events and activities to enjoy during these holidays. Designed for both residents and visitors alike, this guide presents a complete selection of celebrations and festive events in our district.
The heart of the festivities is concentrated around the iconic Sagrada Familia and its surroundings, where traditional markets adorn Passeig de Gràcia and Avenida Diagonal. The streets of Eixample come alive with festive lighting, while historic squares host concerts and cultural activities. Local shops and dining establishments participate with decorations and special offers, creating a festive atmosphere throughout the district.
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Eixample Holiday Markets and Shopping
Fira de Santa Llúcia Christmas Market
The Fira de Santa Llúcia is a Christmas tradition in Barcelona dating back to 1786. It features over 200 stalls selling Christmas products, including nativity scenes, Christmas trees, decorations, and handmade gifts.
Sagrada Familia Christmas Market
The Fira de Nadal de la Sagrada Familia is a traditional Christmas market held in the Sagrada Familia square since 1962. It starts at the end of November or early December and lasts until Christmas. The stalls are divided into four sectors: Christmas trees and plants, nativity scenes and traditional figures, food, and gifts.
Port Vell Christmas Fair
The Fira de Nadal al Moll de la Fusta is an event that offers a variety of creative and fun activities for children of different ages, including workshops, live music performances, and traditional activities.
Artisan Food Market
The Christmas markets and fairs in Barcelona offer a wide variety of holiday items, from trees and decorations to nativity scenes and handmade gift items. These historic markets, such as the Fira de Santa Llúcia and the Fira de Navidad de la Sagrada Familia, take place in iconic locations in the city and attract visitors from all over the world.
Eixample Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Midnight Mass
The masses at Barcelona Cathedral are held regularly, offering a rich religious and cultural experience. They are conducted in Catalan and Spanish, and can be attended both in the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament and the High Altar.
Christmas Concerts
The Orquestra de Cambra d'Acordions de Barcelona presents its Christmas Concert, a tribute to Pepita Sellés with arrangements of classics and popular pieces.
Caganer Figures
The Caganer is an artwork created by Pablo Picasso in 1970, depicting a male figure in an unusual position. This piece is part of the collection at the Picasso Museum in Barcelona.
New Year's Eve in Plaça Catalunya
The New Year's Eve in Plaza Catalunya is an event that combines music, fireworks, and traditional celebrations to welcome the new year. The square comes alive with people from all over, enjoying the music and the excitement of the moment.
Eixample Other Holiday Activities
Barcelona Swimming Club's Christmas Cup
The Copa Nadal is a swimming competition held every December 25th in Barcelona's port. Participants must swim 200 meters of open water from Portal de la Pau to Moll de la Fusta.
Three Kings Parade
The Three Kings Parade is a traditional procession that begins with the arrival of the Three Wise Men in Barcelona, where they are greeted by the city's giants and mayor. The royal entourage then starts a procession through several streets in the city center, accompanied by artists, dancers, and performance companies.