Last updated: 11 de November de 2024
Discover the Christmas celebrations in the Sants neighborhood with our complete event guide. From locals to visitors, this guide will help you enjoy all the festive activities in the district.
The heart of the celebrations is located in Plaza de Sants, where the traditional Christmas market offers crafts and local products. The main streets, such as Carrer de Sants and Passeig de Sant Antoni, are illuminated with festive decorations, while Santa María Parish hosts carol concerts. A few steps away, the Parc de l'Espanya Industrial features light installations and activities for the whole family.
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Sants Holiday Markets and Shopping
Santa Lucia Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique location on Barcelona's Avenida de la Catedral.
- Description
- The Fira de Santa Llúcia is a traditional Christmas market in Barcelona, featuring over 200 stalls offering decorations, Christmas trees, nativity scene figures, and handmade crafts.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Santa Lucia Christmas Market
Sagrada Familia Christmas Festival
- What to Expect
- Market with over 100 stalls of artisanal goods and Christmas traditions.
- 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 Festival
Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Find Santa Claus handing out candies and enjoy free activities.
- Description
- 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 free activities like parades and entertainment.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Christmas Fair
Festivalet
- What to Expect
- Brings together the best national and international designers and artisans.
- Description
- 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 local products.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Festivalet
The Shopping Night Barcelona
- What to Expect
- Exclusive discounts and offers in a festive atmosphere.
- Description
- The Shopping Night Barcelona is a night of shopping and entertainment on Paseo de Gracia, where stores, restaurants, and hotels are decorated to celebrate the start of the holiday season. It features discounts, offers, and unique shopping opportunities, accompanied by concerts, performances, and other forms of entertainment.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : The Shopping Night Barcelona
Sants Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Three Kings Parade
- What to Expect
- Unique parade route through several central Barcelona streets with a lit-up royal procession.
- Description
- The Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos is a traditional parade that runs through several streets in the center of Barcelona, led by the Kings Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar. The parade includes dances, choreographies, and light characters, and begins with the welcome of the giants of Barcelona and the mayor.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Three Kings Parade
New Year's Eve in Barcelona
- What to Expect
- Pyrotechnic show with 125 flame generators and pyrotechnic elements.
- Description
- The Nochevieja 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 live performances and fireworks. At 0:00h, the 12 chimes are celebrated, and 12 grapes are eaten, followed by a pyrotechnic show until 0:20h.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : New Year's Eve in Barcelona
Children’s Festival
- What to Expect
- Dedicated space for early childhood with activities tailored for young children.
- Description
- The Festival de la Infancia is an annual event offering a wide range of activities for children and youth, including games, workshops, performances, and interactive exhibits. The festival also features a dedicated space for early childhood, where children can explore and learn in a fun way.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Children’s Festival
Dau Barcelona
- What to Expect
- Wide variety of games and activities for all ages.
- Description
- Dau Barcelona is a board game festival featuring a wide range of activities and games, from traditional to historical and role-playing. Suitable for families and people of all ages, it takes place at the old Fabra i Coats factory and various civic centers in Barcelona.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Dau Barcelona
Music in the Parks (in winter)
- What to Expect
- Christmas experience with five magical worlds.
- Description
- Natalis is a Christmas experience at Poble Espanyol featuring five magical worlds: Wishland, Ilusionarius, Tradicionarius, Candy Fun, and Elfland. Visitors can deliver their letters to Santa Claus, explore the magic and illusion of Christmas, and participate in handmade crafts and artisan workshops.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Music in the Parks (in winter)
Sants Other Holiday Activities
World Press Photo Barcelona
- What to Expect
- Guided tours by expert photojournalists.
- Description
- The World Press Photo Barcelona exhibition showcases the best visual journalism of the year, highlighting global conflicts, climate crisis, and mental health.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : World Press Photo Barcelona
Poblenou Open Night
- What to Expect
- An event that brings together artists, designers, and gastronomes in a night filled with creativity.
- Description
- The Poblenou Open Night is a cultural event where much of Poblenou's creative community opens its spaces for a night, offering a wide range of cultural activities such as exhibitions, workshops, concerts, and gastronomic proposals.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Poblenou Open Night