Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas season in Manlleu with our complete holiday guide. We offer detailed information about all activities and celebrations taking place in our Catalan city during these special dates.
Fra Bernadí Square becomes the heart of celebrations, with its traditional Christmas market and local craft stalls. The old town of Manlleu, along the Ter River, hosts numerous festive activities, from the living nativity scene to Christmas decoration exhibitions, while Plaça Sant Bernardí hosts carol concerts and children's activities.
Contact information and details below.
Christmas lighting in iconic Barcelona locations.
The city of Barcelona is illuminated with Christmas lights in iconic places like Paseo de Gràcia, creating a colorful and magical atmosphere.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Lights on La Rambla
Unique location on Avinguda de la Catedral in Barcelona.
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, decorations, Christmas trees, and handmade gifts.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Fira de Santa Llúcia Christmas Market
Market with over a hundred artisanal 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 are divided into four sectors: Christmas trees and plants, nativity scenes and decorations, food, and gifts.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Sagrada Familia Christmas Market
Children's activities and traditional events in a maritime setting.
The Port Vell Christmas Fair offers a variety of creative and fun activities for children of different ages, including workshops, shows, and traditional attractions. Located in the Moll de la Fusta, this event is a meeting point to enjoy lighting, cuisine, and festive stands by the sea.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Port Vell Christmas Fair
A place to buy directly from the creators products of proximity.
Festivalet is an artisan and design fair that brings together the best national and international designers and artisans at the old textile factory Fabra i Coats. It offers a wide variety of handmade items, from original Christmas gifts to local gastronomic products.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Artisan Food Fair
Regular liturgical celebrations in Catalan and Spanish.
Masses at Barcelona Cathedral are held regularly, offering services in Catalan and Spanish both in the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament and the High Altar. The timings include 09:00, 11:00, 12:00, and 19:15 in Catalan, as well as 12:00 in Spanish. Sundays and holidays feature additional services.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Midnight Mass
Christmas concert with classical and film score repertoire.
The Orquestra de Cambra d’Acordions de Barcelona (OCAB) presents a Christmas concert featuring a selection of classical and film scores, directed by Jesús Otero and featuring Consol Grau on castanets. The repertoire includes works by Strauss, Brahms, Sibelius, Morera, and Granados, among others.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Concerts
Guided nighttime tour with live commentator in Catalan, Spanish, and English.
The Barcelona Christmas Tour allows you to enjoy the holiday decorations and lighting in the city streets while discovering the traditions and secrets surrounding these dates.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Walking Tours
Parade through several streets in the center of Barcelona with floats and dancers.
The Cabalgata de Reyes Magos is a traditional event in Barcelona where the Magi Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar arrive in the city on a boat and then proceed with a parade through several streets in the center, accompanied by floats and dancers recreating holiday stories and songs.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Three Kings Day
Santa Claus stroll through Fabra i Puig streets.
Santa Claus will visit Fabra Centre on December 14 and 15, strolling through the surrounding streets and greeting children while visiting associated shops to choose gifts.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Visit from Father Christmas
Fireworks show at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc.
New Year's Eve in Barcelona is an unforgettable celebration that starts with a show at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, followed by bell-ringing and fireworks. Afterward, people head to nightclubs and bars to continue the party.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: New Year's Eve in Barcelona