Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas joy in Manresa! Our guide compiles the most notable festive events and activities of the season, designed for both local residents and visitors who wish to explore our medieval city.
The Main Square transforms into the heart of celebrations with its traditional Christmas market, while the Basilica of Santa María de la Seo illuminates the nights with its spectacular decoration. Visitors will find local craft stalls, traditional Catalan gastronomy, and cultural activities distributed throughout the old town, from Born Street to Sant Domènec Square.
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Night tour through Barcelona's illuminated streets.
Explore Barcelona's main streets and avenues, admiring the Christmas lights and iconic buildings decorated for the holidays.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Lights Night Tour by Bus
The only fair in the world with over 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 with Christmas products, including nativity scenes, home decorations, Christmas trees, and handmade gifts.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Santa Lucia 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 front of the Sagrada Familia since 1962. It starts at the end of November or early December and can be visited until Christmas. The numerous stalls filling the square 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 and creative activities for the whole family.
The Fira de Nadal al Moll de la Fusta is an event that offers a variety of creative and fun activities for all ages, including workshops, live music performances, and children's attractions.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Port Vell Christmas Fair
Panoramic view from the rooftop of the Barcelona Cathedral.
Discover Barcelona during Christmas with a local guide, visiting the famous Fira de Santa Llucia, the rooftop of the Barcelona Cathedral, and the Food Artisans Market.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Merry Markets Christmas Tour
Variety of festive settings across the city.
The Christmas nativity scenes in Barcelona are an iconic tradition that offers a variety of festive settings across the city. From traditional nativity scenes to living nativity scenes, each one is a work of art that invites contemplation and admiration.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Nativity Scenes
Diversity of Christmas items and handmade crafts in historic markets.
The Christmas markets in Barcelona offer a variety of Christmas items, from trees and decorations to nativity scenes and handmade crafts. These historic markets, such as the Fira de Santa Llúcia and the Fira de Navidad de la Sagrada Familia, take place over several weeks in late November and up to Christmas Day.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Visit to the Christmas Markets
Liturgical celebration with participation of the Cor Francesc Valls.
The Christmas Night at Barcelona Cathedral is a liturgical celebration featuring vigil masses, readings, and the Midnight Mass presided by Cardinal Joan Josep Omella.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Eve at the Cathedral
Christmas parade with carriages and music in the streets of Sants.
The Barcelona Santa Claus Parade is a traditional event in the Sants neighborhood, where it parades through the main streets with carriages full of light, music, and festive atmosphere. It features dance schools, comparsas, giants, and the mounted band of the Urban Guard.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Father Christmases Parade
Midnight mass with medieval music.
The Midnight Mass at Barcelona Cathedral is a spiritual event where Christmas is celebrated with a traditional mass on the night of December 24.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Midnight Mass at the Cathedral