Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover all the Christmas celebrations that Poble Sec has prepared for this holiday season. Our guide compiles the main events and activities so you can fully enjoy the festive season in this emblematic Barcelona neighborhood.
The heart of the celebrations is concentrated in Plaça del Sortidor, where the traditional Christmas market comes to life among the cobblestone streets. Along Carrer Blai, local shops decorate their windows, while Paral·lel lights up with festive decorations. Visitors will find cultural activities at the El Sortidor Civic Center and Christmas shows at the Grec Theatre, creating a festive route that connects the neighborhood's most emblematic points.
Contact information and details below.
Unique location on Barcelona's Avinguda de la Catedral with over 160 stalls selling Christmas products.
The Fira de Santa Llúcia is a Christmas tradition that has been celebrated since 1786 in Barcelona's Avinguda de la Catedral. It features over 200 stalls with Christmas products, including nativity scenes, decorations, Christmas trees, and handicrafts.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Santa Lucia Christmas Market
Market with over 100 stalls selling Christmas and handmade products.
The Fira de Nadal de la Sagrada Família is a traditional Christmas market held in the Sagrada Família square since 1962. It offers a variety of products to decorate the home, including Christmas trees, nativity scenes, and general Christmas decorations. It also features food and gift sectors, where handmade and traditional products are sold.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Sagrada Familia Christmas Market
Find Santa Claus handing out candies and musical activities.
The Fira de Reis de la Gran Vía is a traditional Christmas market offering a wide variety of gifts and seasonal items. You can find Santa Claus handing out candies, leave your letter to the Royal Page, and enjoy musical and entertainment activities.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Kings Market
Selection of the best national and international designers and artisans.
Festivalet is an annual fair of handicrafts and design that brings together the best national and international designers and artisans. It takes place in the old Fabra i Coats factory in Barcelona and offers a unique opportunity to buy directly from the creators products of proximity.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Festivalet
Gastronomic celebration with local products and sustainable workshops.
The Mercat de Mercats Christmas Market is a gastronomy festival that brings together the best producers and chefs from Catalonia in Plaça de Catalunya. It offers a variety of tapas and dishes prepared by experts, as well as workshops and presentations on sustainable gastronomy.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Market of Markets
Unique parade route through several streets in Barcelona's city center with an illuminated procession.
The Cavalcada de Reis is a Christmas event where the Magi Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar parade through various streets in Barcelona's city center, accompanied by a procession of dancers, musicians, and illuminated characters. The parade begins with the welcome by the Brincadeira company and continues with the paje Estel and the renewed star carriage, lighting the path of the Magi.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Night of the Three Kings Parade
Pyrotechnic show at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc.
New Year's Eve in Barcelona is an official celebration that starts with a pre-show at 21:30h at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, followed by a main show at 23:00h featuring scenic arts and fireworks. At 0:00h, the 12 chimes are celebrated and 12 grapes are eaten, culminating in a pyrotechnic show until 0:15h.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: New Year's Eve in Barcelona
Iconic floral decorations and diverse cultural activities.
The Festes del Roser is a traditional celebration in Barcelona's La Rambla, featuring thematic guided tours, workshops, and discounted access to museums. The variety of activities makes it ideal for all ages.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Festes del Roser
Explore Barcelona's architecture in over 200 buildings.
The 48h Open House Barcelona festival offers over 200 architectural, cultural, and urban activities in six cities.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: 48H Open House Barcelona