Last updated: 11 de November de 2024
Plan your perfect holidays in Vilapicina i la Torre Llobeta with our practical festive events guide. Discover all the celebrations and activities that our Barcelona neighborhood offers during this Christmas season.
From Plaza de la Torre Llobeta, the heart of our celebrations, to the decorated streets of Passeig de Fabra i Puig, you'll find traditional markets, living nativity scenes, and cultural activities. The neighborhood comes alive with festive lighting, while the shopping areas offer an authentically Catalan Christmas experience, connecting with the celebrations in the Nou Barris district and the rest of Barcelona.
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Vilapicina i la Torre Llobeta Holiday Light Displays
Switching-on of the Christmas lights
- What to Expect
- Street and plaza lighting with innovative designs.
- Description
- The Christmas lights in Barcelona will be turned on November 23 and will remain until January 6. The city is illuminated with over 100 kilometers of streets and plazas decorated with renewed and energy-efficient lights. The Christmas lighting includes the Passeig de Sant Joan, which is illuminated for the first time, and other iconic spaces such as Plaça d'Urquinaona and La Rambla.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Switching-on of the Christmas lights
Vilapicina i la Torre Llobeta Holiday Markets and Shopping
Santa Llúcia Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Unique location on Avinguda de la Catedral in Barcelona.
- Description
- The Fira de Santa Llúcia is a Christmas tradition in Barcelona dating back to 1786. It features a wide variety of Christmas products, including nativity scenes, Christmas trees, decorations, and handmade gifts.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Santa Llúcia Christmas Fair
Sagrada Familia Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Market with over a hundred stalls in the Sagrada Familia square.
- Description
- The Fira de Nadal de la Sagrada Familia is a traditional Christmas market held since 1962 in the Sagrada Familia square. It features various sectors, including Christmas trees and plants, nativity scenes and decorations, food, and handmade gifts.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Sagrada Familia Christmas Market
Port Vell Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Children's activities and creative workshops in a maritime setting.
- Description
- The Christmas Fair at Moll de la Fusta offers 30 days of performances and creative and fun activities every day, including children's workshops and live music performances. Located at Moll de la Fusta, this attractive space surrounded by boats, color, and sea scent, is perfect for enjoying lighting, cuisine, and holiday stalls.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Port Vell Christmas Fair
Design Market Barcelona
- What to Expect
- Careful selection of innovative and high-quality products.
- Description
- The Design Market Barcelona is a market for independent designers featuring the best products and creations in fashion, accessories, home and personal items, contemporary jewelry, handmade products, publications, graphic elements, furniture, illustration, lighting, and limited-series artworks.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Design Market Barcelona
Vilapicina i la Torre Llobeta Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Concert at Palau de la Música Catalana
- What to Expect
- Holiday concerts with renowned soloists and orchestras.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert at the Palau de la Música Catalana features a variety of holiday concerts with renowned soloists and orchestras, including classical and jazz music.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Christmas Concert at Palau de la Música Catalana
New Year's Concert at Palau de la Música Catalana
- What to Expect
- Waltzes and polkas by the Strauss family with humor and optimism.
- Description
- The New Year's Concert at the Palau de la Música Catalana features a selection of waltzes and polkas by the Strauss family, conducted by Isabel Rubio and the Orquestra Simfònica del Vallès. The program includes works by Antonín Dvořák, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonard Bernstein, and Johann Strauss, offering a concert full of humor, wit, and optimism.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : New Year's Concert at Palau de la Música Catalana
Christmas Classics by Candlelight
- What to Expect
- Live music under candlelight in historic and iconic locations.
- Description
- Candlelight concerts offer a unique experience under the light of candles, featuring a variety of musical genres including classical music, jazz, and pop tributes. The concerts take place in spectacular locations, creating an immersive and emotional atmosphere.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Christmas Classics by Candlelight
Christmas Concert at Santa Maria del Mar Church
- What to Expect
- High-quality musical performances with a variety of genres.
- Description
- The Christmas Concerts at the Basilica of Santa María del Mar feature a variety of musical performances, including Handel's Messiah, Estrella Morente, Zenet, and Begoña Alberdi. This event is part of the Festival Mil·lenni, celebrating its 24th edition.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Christmas Concert at Santa Maria del Mar Church
Living Nativity Scenes in Món Sant Benet
- What to Expect
- Representation of classic and medieval scenes with video projections.
- Description
- The Living Crib of Món Sant Benet is a unique and ambitious representation of the birth of Jesus, combining classic scenes with cutting-edge effects like video projections. It includes numerous medieval scenes, including monastic life and everyday scenes from the village.
- Where
- Món Sant Benet | More Info : Living Nativity Scenes in Món Sant Benet
Carillon Concert at Palau de la Generalitat
- What to Expect
- Live carillon performances with live keyboard visualization.
- Description
- The Carilló del Palau de la Generalitat features a series of concerts programmed each season, which can be heard from within the Palau, the Pati dels Tarongers, or the Galeria Gòtica. These concerts include the visualization of the instrument's keyboards through a closed-circuit television. The entry is free, and the approximate duration of each concert is 60 minutes.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Carillon Concert at Palau de la Generalitat
Natalis: Christmas at Poble Espanyol
- What to Expect
- Exploration of five magical Christmas worlds.
- Description
- Natalis at Poble Espanyol offers an unforgettable experience with five magical worlds filled with decorations and lighting. Visitors can explore Wishland, where they will deliver letters to Santa Claus; Ilusionarius, a world of magic and illusion; Tradicionarius, where traditional Christmas customs are revived; Candy Fun, a sweet and colorful world with workshops and games; and Elfland, a magical corner inhabited by Christmas characters.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Natalis: Christmas at Poble Espanyol
Johann Strauss: Grand New Year's Day Concert
- What to Expect
- Classical concert with ballet that has conquered all of Europe.
- Description
- The Johann Strauss New Year's Concert features the most famous waltz titles, including "The Beautiful Blue Danube" and the "Radetzky March," in a production that has captivated over 5 million spectators.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Johann Strauss: Grand New Year's Day Concert
Vilapicina i la Torre Llobeta Other Holiday Activities
Royal Camp at the Oasis in Nou Barris
- What to Expect
- Customized activities for each participant with a focus on Christmas.
- Description
- The Christmas Casal in Nou Barris provides a safe and fun environment for children aged 3 to 15, with activities such as crafts, workshops, and games related to Christmas.
- Where
- Barcelona | More Info : Royal Camp at the Oasis in Nou Barris