Last updated: December 01, 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
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.
Sants-Montjuic Holiday Markets and Shopping
Santa Llúcia Christmas Market
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.
Sagrada Familia Christmas Festival
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.
Kings' Fair on Gran Via
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.
Espinelves Fir Tree Fair
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.
Sants-Montjuic Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Market in Plaça de Catalunya
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.
Barcelona New Year's Eve
Celebrate New Year's in a cosmopolitan and exclusive atmosphere at CDLC, with an exquisite menu and live music.
Fireworks at the Magic Fountain
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.
Flamenco Show
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.
Night Tour of Casa Mila
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.
Barcelona Christmas Tour by Bus
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.
Sants-Montjuic Other Holiday Activities
The World of Banksy
The Banksy Museum in Barcelona offers an immersive experience with over 130 works by Banksy, highlighting his mastery in street art and social critique.
Walk through the Gothic Quarter
Passejada pel Barri Gòtic is a guided tour that explores Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, highlighting its architecture and history.