Last updated: 11 de November de 2024
Discover the Christmas spirit in el Clot! Our guide compiles the most notable events and activities that bring these holidays to life in our Barcelona neighborhood. Both locals and visitors will find everything needed to enjoy the celebrations.
The heart of festivities concentrates in Plaza del Mercado del Clot, where the traditional Christmas market comes alive among the neighborhood's historic streets. Visitors can stroll through Clot Park, illuminated for the occasion, and enjoy cultural activities at La Farinera Cultural Center, while commercial streets like Rogent dress up with festive lights and decorations.
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el Clot Holiday Markets and Shopping
Santa Lucia Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Multiple stalls with over 160 spaces selling Christmas products.
- Description
- The Fira de Santa Llúcia is a traditional Christmas market in Barcelona since 1786. It offers a wide variety of Christmas products, including nativity scenes, Christmas trees, decorations, and handmade gifts.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Santa Lucia Christmas Market
Sagrada Familia Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional market with over a hundred stalls.
- Description
- 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 can be visited until Christmas. The numerous stalls are divided into four sectors: Christmas trees and plants, nativity scenes and traditional figures, food, and gifts.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Sagrada Familia Christmas Market
Port Vell Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Synthetic and ecological ice rink.
- Description
- The Port Vell Christmas Fair offers a variety of creative and fun activities for children of different ages, including workshops, shows, and traditional attractions.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Port Vell Christmas Fair
Merry Markets Christmas Tour
- What to Expect
- Enjoy panoramic views from the rooftop of Barcelona Cathedral.
- Description
- Celebrate Christmas in Barcelona with a local guide. Visit the Gothic Quarter, Fira de Santa Llúcia, and the Food Artisans Market. Enjoy panoramic views from the rooftop of Barcelona Cathedral and taste traditional hot chocolate with churros.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Merry Markets Christmas Tour
Christmas Shopping
- What to Expect
- Large 4.50-meter-high Christmas tree decorated with 1,250 glass ornaments.
- Description
- At Käthe Wohlfahrt, you'll find a variety of Christmas decorations and handmade gift ideas. The store, located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, offers a unique atmosphere that inspires all visitors.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Christmas Shopping
el Clot Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Father Christmas Parade
- What to Expect
- Holiday parade through the longest commercial street in Europe.
- Description
- The Sants Christmas Parade is a holiday event where Santa Claus walks through the commercial streets of Sants, accompanied by tabalers and the Triangle de Sants Band and Majorets, from Madrid Avenue to Espanya Industrial Street.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Father Christmas Parade
Midnight Mass
- What to Expect
- Daily liturgical celebrations with multiple services in Catalan and Spanish.
- Description
- The masses at Barcelona Cathedral are held regularly, offering a rich religious and cultural experience. They are conducted in various times and languages, including Catalan and Spanish.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Midnight Mass
Three Kings Day
- What to Expect
- Unique parade route through several streets in Barcelona's city center with a procession of dancers and light characters.
- Description
- The Cabalgata de Reyes Magos is a traditional event in Barcelona where the Magi Kings Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar parade through various streets in the city center, accompanied by a procession of dancers, musicians, and light characters. The parade begins with the welcome of the Kings by the Brincadeira company and continues with various floats and choreographies that light up the path.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Three Kings Day
el Clot Other Holiday Activities
Ice Skating Rinks
- What to Expect
- Skate rental and access to facilities with date and time.
- Description
- The FC Barcelona ice rink offers a unique experience alongside Spotify Camp Nou, with skate rental and access to facilities with date and time.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Ice Skating Rinks
Visiting Museums
- What to Expect
- Free exhibitions and varied activities in multiple museums.
- Description
- The Night of the Museums is an event where museums in Barcelona and its metropolitan area will open their doors outside of regular hours, offering free visits to their permanent and temporary exhibitions, as well as workshops, concerts, and guided tours.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Visiting Museums