Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the must-see Christmas attractions in El Prat de Llobregat with our complete event guide. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this festive tour offers all the season's highlighted activities.
The historic center of El Prat transforms during the holidays with the traditional Christmas market in Plaza de la Vila, where local craft stalls and typical Catalan gastronomy create a festive atmosphere. Calle Major and its surroundings host nativity scene exhibitions, while Parc Nou lights up with winter decorations. A few steps away, the Torre Balcells Cultural Center presents Christmas performances and workshops.
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The only fair in the world with over 160 spaces selling strictly Christmas products.
The Fira de Santa Llúcia is a Christmas tradition held in Barcelona's Avinguda de la Catedral, featuring over 200 stalls selling Christmas products and crafts.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Santa Llúcia Christmas Market
Traditional market with over a hundred stalls.
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 beginning of December and can be visited until Christmas. The numerous stalls that fill the square are divided into four sectors: Christmas trees and plants, nativity scenes and traditional figures, food with sweet shops, and a gift sector with artisanal products, jewelry, and clothing.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Sagrada Familia Christmas Market
Traditional children's activities in a port setting.
The Port Vell Christmas Fair is an event that offers a variety of creative and fun activities every day, including children's workshops, live music performances, and traditional attractions.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Port Vell Christmas Fair
Area with artisanal stalls and holiday decorations.
The Mercado de Sant Nicasi in Gavà is a traditional event celebrating the Fiesta de Sant Nicasi with a variety of artisanal and local products, children's activities, and holiday decorations.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Artisans Market
Daily liturgical celebrations in Catalan and Spanish.
The masses at Barcelona Cathedral offer a rich and culturally significant religious experience, with daily services in Catalan and Spanish.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Midnight Mass
A show with illuminated drones at 250 meters high.
A fireworks and drone show welcoming 2024 in Barcelona, featuring pyrotechnics, light, and music that symbolize the city's imagination and its residents' desires.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: New Year's Eve Fireworks
A concert honoring the founder Pepita Sellés with a selection of new pieces.
The Orquestra de Cambra d'Acordions de Barcelona (OCAB) presents its Christmas Concert, a musical event that combines classics and soundtracks with the masterful interpretation of its musicians.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Concerts
Flamenco concerts with international artists at various venues in Barcelona.
The De Cajón Flamenco Festival in Barcelona features a series of flamenco concerts with prominent artists at various locations in the city. The events include performances by notable figures such as Miguel Poveda, Blue Tomasa, Yerai Cortés, and Chicuelo, among others.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Flamenco Show
Procession through several streets in Barcelona's city center with floats and characters.
The Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos is a traditional parade that begins with the arrival of the Three Wise Men in Barcelona, followed by a royal procession featuring floats and characters that traverse several streets in the city center.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Three Kings Parade
Letter collection and candy distribution by Santa Claus.
The visit of Santa Claus at the Sagrada Familia is a special event where Santa Claus collects letters and distributes candies to the children in a traditional and joyful atmosphere.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Father Christmas Visit at Sagrada Familia
Unique artwork by Picasso using blue ballpoint pen technique.
The caganer is an artwork created by Pablo Picasso in 1970, made with blue ballpoint pen on cut paper. It measures 10 cm x 9.1 cm and is part of the collection at the Picasso Museum in Barcelona.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: The Defecating Figure
Historical recreation with iconic Catalan figures.
The traditional Barcelona Nativity Scene is a recreation of the era of Saint Francis of Assisi, featuring classic scenes such as the birth, the announcement, and the journey of the Magi. It includes a scene of Saint Francis and iconic Catalan nativity figures like the caganer.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Nativity Scene
Swimming in Barcelona's port during Christmas.
The Copa Nadal is a traditional swimming event in Barcelona's port, where participants dive into the sea to celebrate Christmas Day.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Swimming Cup
Ice rink in a modernist complex with a light show and a giant Christmas tree.
The ice skating rink in Plaça de Catalunya offers an ice skating experience in a historically and culturally relevant setting, with a Christmas light and decoration display.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Ice Skating Rink in Plaça de Catalunya
Ice skating in a historically and culturally significant environment.
The ice skating rink at La Sagrada Familia offers a unique ice skating experience in a historically and culturally significant environment. The rink is designed to accommodate all ages and skill levels, providing a welcoming and safe atmosphere for ice skating.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Ice Skating Rink at La Sagrada Familia
10 km race with two modalities: popular and international.
The San Silvestre Night in Plaça Espanya is a unique sports event that brings together runners from around the world for a 10 km run through the streets of Madrid. The popular race is accessible to any runner over 16 years old, while the international race is more selective, limited to 2,000 participants with a qualifying time under 39 minutes for men and 45 minutes for women.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: New Year's Eve in Plaça Espanya