Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas joy in Sant Gervasi - Galvany with our comprehensive festive event guide. Whether you're a long-time resident or newcomer, we provide all the information needed to fully enjoy these holidays.
The neighborhood comes alive around Plaza Molina and Plaza de la Bonanova, where traditional Christmas markets fill the streets with color and festive atmosphere. Visitors will find local craft stalls, Catalan gastronomy, and typical decorations along Calle Muntaner and Via Augusta, while the Sant Gervasi Market offers fresh products and Christmas specialties throughout the season.
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Themed lighting in city streets and plazas.
The Christmas lights in Barcelona turn on November 23 and remain until January 6. The city is illuminated with over 100 kilometers of decorated streets and plazas, including the Paseo de Sant Joan, Plaza de Urquinaona, and Rambla.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Switching-on of the Christmas Lights
Unique location on Barcelona's Cathedral Avenue.
The Fira de Santa Llúcia is a traditional Christmas market in Barcelona dating back to 1786. It offers a wide variety of Christmas products, including nativity scenes, Christmas trees, decorations, and handmade gifts.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: 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 offers a variety of handmade products, Christmas decorations, traditional foods, and gifts. The market is divided into four sectors: Christmas trees and plants, nativity scenes and traditional figures, food, and gifts.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Sagrada Familia Christmas Market
Creative and fun activities for children of different ages.
The Port Vell Christmas Fair is a Christmas market offering a variety of activities and stalls with festive decorations and traditional products. Located at the Moll de la Fusta, this event is a gathering place to enjoy the lighting, cuisine, and children's activities.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Port Vell Christmas Fair
A space to promote independent creators.
Festivalet is an annual fair of independent design and craftsmanship that brings together the best national and international designers and artisans. It offers a wide variety of original products, from jewelry and clothing to artisanal bakery and cuisine.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Festivalet: Independent Craft and Design Fair
Difference between historical markets and modern pop-up markets.
The Christmas markets and fairs in Barcelona offer a unique experience with a wide variety of Christmas items, from trees and decorations to nativity scenes and handmade gift items. These historical and modern events create a festive atmosphere in the city.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Merry Markets Christmas Tour
Live music under candlelight in a spectacular setting.
Christmas Candlelight Concert features a unique musical experience under the warm glow of candles, with a variety of musical genres including classical, jazz, and pop tributes.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Classics by Candlelight
Waltzes and polkas by the Strauss family with humor, wit, and optimism.
The New Year's Concert at the Palau de la Música Catalana features a selection of classical works, including Antonín Dvořák's Slavonic Dance No. 8, Arthur Sullivan's The Mikado, and waltzes and polkas by the Strauss family. This traditional concert offers energy and optimism celebrating Viennese music and the modernist architecture of the Palau.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: New Year's Concert at Palau de la Música Catalana
Classic ballet performance with elaborate choreography and impressive costumes.
El Cascanueces is a classic ballet that tells the story of Clara and her journey to a magical world filled with beauty and fantasy. The music by Piotr Tchaikovsky and the choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov create an impressive show.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: The Nutcracker
Classical waltz and march performance by the Strauss Festival Orchestra and Ballet.
The Grand New Year's Concert by Johann Strauss features the most famous waltzes and marches by the king of waltz, including "The Beautiful Blue Danube" and "Radetzky March," in a show that has captivated over 5 million spectators.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Johann Strauss: Grand New Year's Day Concert
Decorated carriages and interactive choreographies.
The Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos is a traditional parade that runs through several streets in the center of Barcelona, filling the city with color and music. The Kings Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar will arrive on board the Santa Eulàlia boat and be received by the mayor and the giants of Barcelona. The royal procession includes decorated carriages, dancers, and choreographies, and will collect letters from children and girls along the route.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Three Kings Parade
Unique liturgical celebration with participation of the Cor Francesc Valls.
The Midnight Mass at Barcelona Cathedral is a liturgical celebration featuring vigil masses, a reading office, and the Midnight Mass of Christmas, presided over by Cardinal Joan Josep Omella.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Midnight Mass at the Cathedral
Magical decorations and lighting in five Christmas worlds.
Natalis at Poble Espanyol is a Christmas event that transforms the Poble into five magical worlds. Over 20 decorations and magical lighting fill the streets with joy, offering magic shows, circus acts, music, and chocolate for all audiences.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Natalis: Christmas at Poble Espanyol
Concert of bells with iconic film soundtracks.
The Carillon of the Palau de la Generalitat, with its fifty bells, presents an extraordinary concert featuring iconic film soundtracks like Indiana Jones, Mary Poppins, and Star Wars.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Carillon Concert at Palau de la Generalitat
Unique living nativity scene in a medieval monastery.
The Living Nativity Scene at Món Sant Benet is a unique spectacle combining the representation of a hundred actors with state-of-the-art effects. The different rooms of the medieval monastery are used to represent classic Christmas scenes, such as the Annunciation, the Birth of Jesus, and the Adoration.
Where: Sant Benet | More Info: Living Nativity Scene in Món Sant Benet
Christmas celebrations in a unique architectural setting.
The Sagrada Familia hosts a Christmas Fair with special activities and events celebrating the season.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Fair at Sagrada Familia
Open water swimming competition in Barcelona's harbor.
The Copa Nadal is an open water swimming competition organized by Club Natación Barcelona, involving a 200-meter swim in Barcelona's harbor.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Barcelona Swimming Club's Christmas Cup