Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover Terrassa's Christmas celebrations with our comprehensive event guide. We present the season's highlighted activities for residents and visitors, offering an authentically Catalan festive experience.
From Plaza Vella to Parc de Vallparadís, the city transforms with traditional markets and artisanal nativity scenes. The historic center hosts the main Christmas Market, while Vapor Ventalló presents Christmas exhibitions and workshops. The gardens and squares of the center display festive decorations and lighting, creating a route that connects the main points of interest in our Egara city.
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Terrassa Holiday Light Displays
Private Christmas Walking Tour
Explore Barcelona's most iconic sights and monuments during Christmas, discovering the traditions and secrets surrounding this time of year.
Terrassa Holiday Markets and Shopping
Santa Llúcia Christmas Market
The Fira de Santa Llúcia is the oldest fair dedicated to Nativity scenes and Christmas traditions. It features over 160 stalls selling strictly Christmas products, such as Nativity scenes, figures, moss, Christmas trees, and home accessories. Additionally, there are more than 30 stalls dedicated to gift items like textiles, ceramics, jewelry, and leather.
Sagrada Familia Christmas Market
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.
Port Vell Christmas Fair
The Port Vell Christmas Fair offers a variety of creative and fun activities every day, including children's workshops, live music performances, and traditional events.
Gastronomic Festival
The Gastronomic Festival is an event that celebrates the culinary richness of the region, with over 45 exhibitors including restaurants, individual chefs, spirit producers, and importers.
Terrassa Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Concerts
The Barcelona Chamber Accordion Orchestra (OCAB) presents its Christmas Concert, a musical event that celebrates the holiday season with a selection of classical and popular pieces.
Midnight Mass
The masses at Barcelona Cathedral offer a rich and culturally significant religious experience, with daily services in Catalan and Spanish.
Three Kings Parade
The Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos is a traditional parade that runs through several streets in the center of Barcelona, filling the city with color and music. The Three Wise Men, Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar, will arrive at the Portal de la Pau aboard the Santa Eulàlia boat, where they will be received by the mayor and the giants of Barcelona. The parade will then begin, featuring illuminated floats, dancers, and choreographies, culminating at the Font Màgica de Montjuïc.
Flamenco Shows
The De Cajón Flamenco Festival in Barcelona brings together the best flamenco artists in various locations across the city, offering a variety of styles and musical fusions.
Terrassa Other Holiday Activities
Caganer
The Caganer is an artwork created by Pablo Picasso in 1970, made with blue ballpoint pen on cut paper. It measures 10 cm x 9.1 cm and is part of the collection at the Picasso Museum in Barcelona.
Ice Skating
The FC Barcelona ice rink offers a unique experience next to the Spotify Camp Nou, with skate rental and additional options available.
Christmas Night in Restaurants
On Christmas Night, Barcelona's restaurants transform into ideal places to celebrate with friends and family. They offer special menus and cozy atmospheres, perfect for enjoying an unforgettable dinner.