Last updated: 11 de November de 2024
Discover all the Christmas celebrations in Sarria-Sant Gervasi, where Catalan traditions come to life. Our guide compiles the district's most notable festive events so you can make the most of the season.
The historic neighborhood transforms with its traditional markets in Plaza de Sarria and festive lighting along Via Augusta. Visitors will find everything from local craft stalls to cultural activities at the Casa Orlandai Civic Center, while Santa Amèlia Park offers outdoor performances. The shops along Major de Sarria participate with traditional decorations and Christmas products.
Have suggestions or corrections? Contact us!
Sarria-Sant Gervasi Holiday Markets and Shopping
Santa Llúcia Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Unique location on Barcelona's Avenida de la Catedral.
- 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, decorations, trees, and handmade gifts.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Santa Llúcia Christmas Fair
Sagrada Familia Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Market with over a hundred stalls of handmade crafts and Christmas decorations.
- Description
- 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, and traditional foods.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Sagrada Familia Christmas Market
Port Vell Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Children's activities and traditional events in a maritime setting.
- Description
- The Port Vell Christmas Fair offers a variety of creative and fun activities for children of different ages, including workshops, shows, and holiday stalls. Located in the Moll de la Fusta, this attractive space surrounded by boats, color, and sea scent is a meeting point for the whole family.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Port Vell Christmas Fair
Christmas Markets Tour
- What to Expect
- Historic and modern markets with handmade items and holiday decorations.
- Description
- The Christmas markets and fairs in Barcelona offer a unique and exciting experience, with a variety of handmade items and holiday decorations that invite exploration and enjoyment of the holiday magic.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Christmas Markets Tour
Artisan Food Fair
- What to Expect
- You can buy handmade items directly from the creators.
- Description
- Festivalet is an independent craft and design fair featuring a wide variety of handmade and unique products created by local artists.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Artisan Food Fair
Sarria-Sant Gervasi Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Midnight Mass
- What to Expect
- Daily liturgical celebrations in Catalan and Spanish.
- Description
- The masses at Barcelona Cathedral offer a rich and traditional spiritual experience, with liturgical celebrations in Catalan and Spanish.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Midnight Mass
Shepherds' Play
- What to Expect
- Traditional Catalan theatrical representation with music and comedy.
- Description
- Els Pastorets is a traditional Catalan theatrical representation that tells the story of the shepherds on Christmas Eve. With a mix of music, dance, and comedy, this production offers a unique and emotional experience for all attendees.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Shepherds' Play
Christmas Concerts
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert featuring classical and film scores.
- Description
- The Barcelona Chamber Accordion Orchestra (OCAB) presents its Christmas Concert with a selection of classical and film scores, directed by Jesús Otero and featuring Consol Grau on castanets.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Christmas Concerts
Sarria-Sant Gervasi Other Holiday Activities
Feast of the Holy Innocents
- What to Expect
- Celebration with harmless pranks and jokes.
- Description
- The Day of the Holy Innocents commemorates the massacre of children under two years old ordered by King Herod. It is marked by harmless pranks and jokes, such as hanging paper dolls on people and publishing false news.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Feast of the Holy Innocents
Nativity Scene
- What to Expect
- Historical recreation of nativity scenes with 19th-century clothing.
- Description
- The traditional Barcelona Nativity Scene is displayed at the Pati del Museu Frederic Marès, featuring classic scenes such as the birth, the announcement, and the journey of the Three Wise Men. Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the nativity scene is inspired by artists of the time and includes a scene of Saint Francis and some hidden scenes with iconic figures of Catalan nativity.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Nativity Scene