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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Get ready to experience the Christmas season in Sant Andreu! Our guide presents all the festive activities you'll find in this historic Barcelona district, where both locals and visitors can discover the charm of the holidays.

The heart of the celebrations is concentrated in Plaza Orfila and Rambla de Fabra i Puig, where the traditional Christmas market comes alive with craft stalls and local products. The main streets of the district are transformed with festive lighting, while the Church of Sant Andreu del Palomar serves as a reference point for cultural activities and concerts taking place in nearby spaces, connecting historical heritage with contemporary celebrations.

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Sant Andreu Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

Unique location on Avinguda de la Catedral with over 160 stalls selling Christmas products.

Description:

The Fira de Santa Llúcia is an unparalleled tradition in Barcelona, featuring over 200 stalls selling strictly Christmas products, such as nativity scenes, figurines, moss, and home decorations. Additionally, there are more than 30 spaces dedicated to gift items like textile accessories, ceramics, jewelry, and leather.

Where: Barcelona | More Info: Fira de Santa Llúcia Christmas Market

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What to Expect:

Market with over 100 stalls of handmade crafts and traditional food.

Description:

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 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

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What to Expect:

Traditional activities for children in an attractive space surrounded by boats.

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The Fira de Nadal al Moll de la Fusta features 30 days of performances and creative and fun activities for the whole family, including children's workshops and live music shows.

Where: Barcelona | More Info: Port Vell Christmas Market

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Sant Andreu Holiday Shows and Entertainment

What to Expect:

Regular liturgical celebrations in Catalan and Spanish.

Description:

The masses at Barcelona Cathedral are held regularly, offering a rich spiritual and cultural experience. Services include masses in Catalan and Spanish, with varied schedules throughout the week and weekends.

Where: Barcelona | More Info: Midnight Mass

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Christmas concert featuring classical and film scores.

Description:

The Orquesta de Cámara de Acordeones de Barcelona (OCAB) presents its Christmas Concert at the Sala 2 Oriol Martorell of the Auditori. The repertoire includes arrangements by Pepita Sellés, works by Strauss, Brahms, Sibelius, Morera, and more, with the participation of Consol Grau as the castanet soloist.

Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Concerts

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What to Expect:

New carriages with choreographies and music from the Liceo Conservatory.

Description:

The Three Kings Parade is a traditional procession that runs through several streets in the center of Barcelona, filling the city with color and music. The Three Kings, Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar, will arrive in the city aboard the Santa Eulàlia boat and be received by the mayor and the giants of Barcelona. The parade includes new carriages, choreographies, and music from the Liceo Conservatory.

Where: Barcelona | More Info: Three Kings Day

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Sant Andreu Other Holiday Activities

What to Expect:

Traditional figures symbolizing fertility and everyday life.

Description:

The Caganer and the Tió de Nadal are traditional figures of Christmas in Catalonia, representing everyday life and fertility rituals. The Caganer is a character defecating, symbolizing the fertility of the land, while the Tió de Nadal is a log that children beat to get sweets.

Where: Barcelona | More Info: The Caganer and Tio de Nadal

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