Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas celebrations in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample with our festive event guide. We offer detailed information so that both locals and visitors can fully enjoy the neighborhood's festivities.
From the historic Plaza del Doctor Letamendi to the illuminated streets of Enric Granados, the neighborhood transforms with traditional markets, artisanal nativity scenes, and cultural activities. Visitors will find local craft stalls, typical Catalan food tastings, and musical performances distributed throughout the main avenues and squares of the district.
Contact information and details below.
Nighttime bus tour of Barcelona's iconic landmarks with live guide.
The Barcelona Christmas Tour offers a nighttime bus tour through Barcelona's most iconic landmarks, highlighting the city's Christmas traditions and secrets. The tour features the city's festive lights, including the Sagrada Familia Christmas Market, La Pedrera, and Sant Antoni Market.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Barcelona Christmas Bus Tour
The only fair in the world with more than 160 stalls dedicated to Christmas products.
The Fira de Santa Llúcia is a Christmas tradition in Barcelona dating back to 1786. It features over 200 stalls selling Christmas items, including nativity scenes, Christmas trees, home decorations, and local handicrafts.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Santa Llúcia Christmas Market
Market with over a hundred stalls in the Sagrada Familia square.
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
Traditional Christmas market stalls with gifts and seasonal items.
The Fira de Reis de la Gran Via is a traditional Christmas market offering a wide variety of gifts and seasonal items. You can find everything from toys to handmade crafts and enjoy activities like Santa Claus visits and the music of the Porca and Sant Antoni devils.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Kings’ Market on Gran Via
Traditional and creative activities for the whole family in a maritime setting.
Nadal al Port is a Christmas fair offering a variety of creative and fun activities for children of different ages, including workshops, shows, and traditional Christmas events.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Port Vell Christmas Market
Christmas market with alternative products and workshops for all audiences.
The fifth edition of the Fábrica Lehmann Christmas Market offers a unique experience with handmade and local products, music, and street food, and workshops for children and adults.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Antiga Fàbrica Lehmann Christmas Market
Sustainable consumption game with a roulette and interactive activities.
The 9th Fair of Sustainable Consumption and Social and Solidarity Economy takes place in Plaza de Catalunya from December 15 to 29. It features a variety of artisanal products, clothing, food, and educational activities for the whole family. It focuses on sustainable consumption and social and solidarity economy, with a focus on sustainable textiles and food.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Market for Sustainable Consumption and Social and Solidary Economy
Largest pot in Catalonia with a capacity for 1,600 liters of soup.
The Caldes de Montbui Christmas Market celebrates a new edition from December 5 to 10 with a hundred stalls set up in the historic center and a wide range of family activities. The largest pot in Catalonia will be heated to prepare the traditional thermal soup, with tastings of beef stew and legumes cooked with thermal water.
Where: Caldes de Montbui | More Info: Caldes de Montbui Christmas Market
Unique gifts and handmade items created by new creators and makers from Barcelona.
BCN Makers Pop up Market is a market where you can find unique, handmade, and design gifts in a fantastic setting. Here you can discover products made by new creators and makers from Barcelona.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: BCN Makers Pop up Market
Fashion designers and artisans in a festive setting.
Estació Disseny is a Christmas market offering fashion designers, accessories, interior design, and art. Located at the Estación de Francia, it features creative and handmade products.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Estació Disseny
Carefully selected products designed by experts.
The Design Market Barcelona is an independent designers' market organized by FAD every Christmas. It features the best products and creations in fashion, accessories, home and personal items, contemporary jewelry, handcrafted products, publications, graphic elements, furniture, illustration, lighting, and limited-series artworks.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Design Market by FAD
Interactive experiences and craft workshops in a Christmas atmosphere.
Poble Espanyol transforms into five worlds filled with illusion and fantasy during Christmas. Discover Wishland, where dreams come true, and enter Ilusionarius, Tradicionarius, Candy Fun, and Elfland. Also, enjoy craft workshops, light tunnels, and activities for all ages.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Poble Espanyol Christmas Market
Discover references to the legend of Sant Jordi hidden in the old hospital.
The Sant Pau Modernist Recinto is filled with cultural activities to celebrate Sant Jordi's Day, including concerts, readings, and jam sessions.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Sant Jordi Christmas
Midnight liturgical celebration presided by Cardinal Joan Josep Omella.
The Barcelona Cathedral celebrates Christmas Eve with vigil masses at 6:00 PM and 7:15 PM, followed by the opening of the cathedral for nighttime celebrations at 10:15 PM. At 10:45 PM, the Office of Reading will take place, including the Sibyl's Song, and at midnight, the Midnight Mass will be celebrated presided by Cardinal Joan Josep Omella with the participation of the Francesc Valls Choir.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Misa de Medianoche en la Catedral