Last updated: 11 de November de 2024
Looking to experience the Christmas festivities in Santa Coloma de Gramenet? This guide will take you through all our city's holiday celebrations, whether you're a local resident or visiting from elsewhere.
From Plaza de la Vila, the heart of our celebrations, to the traditional Christmas market at Rambla de Sant Sebastià, the city transforms during this season. Visitors will find local craft stalls, traditional nougat and shortbread tastings, as well as typical family activities in Parque Europa and the Christmas light display along Avenida de la Generalitat.
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Santa Coloma de Gramenet Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Lights
- What to Expect
- Interactive installations and light and sound shows.
- Description
- Els Llums de Sant Pau is a Christmas experience that transforms the Sant Pau Modernist Recinto into a light and color spectacle, with notable new features and a fully renewed Christmas activity. Along the route, visitors enjoy a new video mapping, the 16-meter Christmas tree show, an ice skating rink, a giant tió, a nativity scene, and a 20-meter magical train where attendees can interact.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Christmas Lights
Santa Coloma de Gramenet Holiday Markets and Shopping
Santa Llúcia Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Multiple stalls with illuminated Christmas trees.
- Description
- The Fira de Santa Llúcia is a Christmas tradition in Barcelona dating back to 1786. It features over 200 stalls selling Christmas items, including nativity scenes, Christmas trees, decorations, and handmade gifts.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Santa Llúcia Christmas Market
Sagrada Familia Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional market with over a hundred stalls.
- 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 that fill 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
Port Vell Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Daily children's activities and creative workshops.
- Description
- The Port Vell Christmas Fair is an event offering 30 days of performances and creative activities for all ages, including children's workshops and live music shows. Located at the Moll de la Fusta, this Christmas market is a meeting point for port and maritime culture, featuring lighting, cuisine, and holiday stalls.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Port Vell Christmas Fair
Merry Markets Christmas Tour
- What to Expect
- Different historic and modern markets with handmade items.
- Description
- The Christmas markets and fairs in Barcelona offer a unique experience with a variety of handmade items and holiday decorations. From the historic markets like the Feria de Santa Lucía to the modern pop-up markets, each one has its own unique character.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Merry Markets Christmas Tour
Santa Coloma de Gramenet Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Concerts
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert with Pepita Sellés arrangements.
- Description
- The Orquestra de Cambra d’Acordions de Barcelona (OCAB) presents a Christmas concert with arrangements by Pepita Sellés, featuring works by Strauss, Brahms, Sibelius, and Morera, among others. This event honors the founder Pepita Sellés on the 50th anniversary of her death.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Christmas Concerts
Three Kings Day
- What to Expect
- Parade through central Barcelona streets with floats and dancers.
- Description
- The Three Kings' Parade is a traditional event in Barcelona where the Three Kings Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar arrive in the city on a boat and parade through several central streets, accompanied by a procession of floats and dancers.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Three Kings Day
Christmas Events at the Cathedral
- What to Expect
- Holiday celebrations with special masses and exhibitions.
- Description
- The Barcelona Cathedral offers a variety of events and activities during the holiday season, including special masses, exhibitions, and concerts.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Christmas Events at the Cathedral
New Year's Eve in Plaça de Catalunya
- What to Expect
- Public celebration with fireworks and music in Plaza Catalunya.
- Description
- The New Year's Eve in Plaza Catalunya is a public event featuring music, celebration, and a midnight fireworks display. The square is filled with life, music, and a lively atmosphere that invites everyone to participate.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : New Year's Eve in Plaça de Catalunya
Santa Coloma de Gramenet Other Holiday Activities
Midnight Mass
- What to Expect
- Daily liturgical celebrations in Catalan and Spanish.
- Description
- Masses at Barcelona Cathedral are held regularly, offering services in Catalan and Spanish throughout the day.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Midnight Mass
Nativity Scene
- What to Expect
- Recreations of classic nativity scenes inspired by artists of the time.
- Description
- The traditional nativity scene of Barcelona is located in the Pati del Museu Frederic Marès, where classic scenes such as the birth, the annunciation, and the journey of the Magi are recreated. Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the nativity scene is inspired by artists of the time, including Giotto di Bondone. It also features a scene of Saint Francis and some hidden scenes with iconic figures of Catalan nativity.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Nativity Scene
Ice Skating
- What to Expect
- Skate rental and access to facilities with specific dates and times.
- Description
- The FC Barcelona ice rink offers a unique experience next to the Spotify Camp Nou, with skate rental and access to facilities with specific dates and times.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Ice Skating
Christmas Dinner
- What to Expect
- Christmas menus prepared by renowned chefs.
- Description
- The top 10 restaurants in Barcelona offer exclusive and delicious Christmas menus, perfect for celebrating New Year's Eve with friends and family.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Christmas Dinner