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Sants-Montjuic Christmas 2024

The best holiday event site on earth.

Last updated: 11 de November de 2024

Discover the Christmas joy in Sants-Montjuïc! This guide presents all the community events and activities that transform our Barcelona district into a festive destination. Visitors will find detailed information about traditional Catalan celebrations.

The heart of festivities centers on Plaza de Sants, where the traditional Christmas market offers local crafts and typical products. The Can Mantega Gardens and España Industrial Park host family activities, while Poble Espanyol presents exhibitions and craft workshops. Along Passeig de Sant Antoni, local shops display festive decorations, creating a welcoming atmosphere that connects the neighborhood's various celebratory spaces.

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Sants-Montjuic Holiday Light Displays

Christmas at Park Güell

What to Expect
Light display in the Hypostyle Hall during Christmas.
Description
Park Güell joins the city of Barcelona's light display to celebrate the Christmas festivities. The Hypostyle Hall will be lit up from November 23 to January 7, from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
Where
Barcelona | More Info : Christmas at Park Güell
Tags : Christmas lights, Park Güell, light display, Christmas festivities

Sants-Montjuic Holiday Markets and Shopping

Santa Llúcia Christmas Market

What to Expect
The only fair in the world with more than 160 spaces selling Christmas products.
Description
The Fira de Santa Llúcia is a Christmas tradition celebrated in the heart of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, in front of the Cathedral. With over 200 stalls, it offers a wide variety of Christmas products, including nativity scene figures, decorations, Christmas trees, and local handicrafts.
Where
Barcelona | More Info : Santa Llúcia Christmas Market
Tags : Fira de Santa Lúcia, Christmas, Barcelona, handicrafts, Christmas decorations, Christmas trees.

Sagrada Familia Christmas Festival

What to Expect
Market with over a hundred artisanal 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 early December and can be visited until Christmas. The numerous stalls 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
Tags : Christmas Market, Sagrada Familia, holiday shopping, artisanal goods, gifts.

Kings' Fair on Gran Via

What to Expect
Specialized stalls for toys and sweets, as well as crafts and accessories.
Description
The Fira de Reis de la Gran Via is a Christmas market that stretches across several blocks of the Gran Via, offering a wide range of products and gifts for Christmas and Three Kings' Day.
Where
Barcelona | More Info : Kings' Fair on Gran Via
Tags : Christmas Market, Three Kings' Fair, Holiday Gifts, Crafts, Churros

Espinelves Fir Tree Fair

What to Expect
Sale of Christmas trees and local handicrafts.
Description
The Fira de l'Avet d'Espinelves is a Christmas celebration held in the village of Espinelves, in the Osona region. During this fair, you can find stalls dedicated to the sale of Christmas trees, local handicrafts, and typical regional products such as sausages, cheeses, and nougats. Additionally, there are activities programmed to enrich the fair's offerings, including live demonstrations of artisanal arts and crafts.
Where
Espinelves | More Info : Espinelves Fir Tree Fair
Tags : Christmas Tree Fair, local handicrafts, typical products.

Sants-Montjuic Holiday Shows and Entertainment

Christmas Market in Plaça de Catalunya

What to Expect
Cultural and artistic celebration in Plaça de Catalunya.
Description
The Plaça de Catalunya Christmas Market is an unparalleled celebration combining music, street arts, and digital art. For fourteen days, the square transforms into a vibrant stage with participatory cultural proposals, daily music and art performances, and a digital art installation at the Universitat square.
Where
Barcelona | More Info : Christmas Market in Plaça de Catalunya
Tags : Christmas Market, Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona, music, street arts, digital art.

Barcelona New Year's Eve

What to Expect
Gala Dinner with elaborate menu and live music.
Description
Celebrate New Year's in a cosmopolitan and exclusive atmosphere at CDLC, with an exquisite menu and live music.
Where
Barcelona | More Info : Barcelona New Year's Eve
Tags : New Year's, gala, exquisite menu, live music, exclusive atmosphere.

Fireworks at the Magic Fountain

What to Expect
A show featuring illuminated drones and fireworks on Avenida de la Reina Maria Cristina.
Description
The Foc de Artifici a la Font Màgica in Montjuïc features a grand display of fireworks and illuminated drones, symbolizing the celebration of the new year with iconic images of the city and its hopes for the future.
Where
Barcelona | More Info : Fireworks at the Magic Fountain
Tags : Fireworks, drones, New Year's celebration, Montjuïc.

Flamenco Show

What to Expect
Variety of flamenco palos in an authentic and passionate atmosphere.
Description
Gran Gala Flamenco is a flamenco show that combines the passion and technique of authentic Spanish flamenco, offering a unique experience through the most traditional flamenco palos.
Where
Barcelona | More Info : Flamenco Show
Tags : flamenco, Andalusian culture, traditional art, dance show, Spanish music

Night Tour of Casa Mila

What to Expect
Nighttime visit with an audiovisual show on the rooftop.
Description
The nighttime visit to Casa Mila offers a unique guided experience through the building's various areas, including the rooftop with an impressive audiovisual show.
Where
Barcelona | More Info : Night Tour of Casa Mila
Tags : Nighttime visit, Casa Mila, audiovisual show, rooftop, projections.

Barcelona Christmas Tour by Bus

What to Expect
Guided tour with live commentator in Catalan, Spanish, and English.
Description
The Barcelona Christmas Tour allows you to enjoy the holiday decorations and lighting in the city streets, visiting iconic places like Plaza de Cataluña, Paseo de Gracia, and the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia.
Where
Barcelona | More Info : Barcelona Christmas Tour by Bus
Tags : Christmas tour, live guide, iconic places, holiday lighting.

Sants-Montjuic Other Holiday Activities

The World of Banksy

What to Expect
Works by Banksy from around the world in a single exhibition.
Description
The Banksy Museum in Barcelona offers an immersive experience with over 130 works by Banksy, highlighting his mastery in street art and social critique.
Where
Barcelona | More Info : The World of Banksy
Tags : street art, permanent exhibition, urban art, social critique

Walk through the Gothic Quarter

What to Expect
Discover the rich history and architecture of the Gothic Quarter.
Description
Passejada pel Barri Gòtic is a guided tour that explores Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, highlighting its architecture and history.
Where
Barcelona | More Info : Walk through the Gothic Quarter
Tags : Gothic Quarter, history, architecture, guided tour