Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas spirit in Vilassar de Mar! Our guide presents all the activities and events that make these holidays an unforgettable experience in our coastal city. Both locals and visitors will find everything they need to enjoy the celebrations.
The historic center of Vilassar de Mar transforms during the holidays with its traditional Christmas market in the Town Hall Square, where artisanal stalls offer local products and festive decorations. The old town streets, especially Carrer Sant Joan and its surroundings, host various cultural activities, while the Maritime Promenade provides a unique setting for outdoor events, with the Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop.
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The only fair in the world with over 160 spaces selling strictly Christmas products.
The Fira de Santa Llúcia is a Christmas tradition in Barcelona dating back to 1786. It features a variety of Christmas products, including nativity scenes, decorations, Christmas trees, and handicrafts. The event has over 200 stalls and takes place on Avinguda de la Catedral.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Santa Llúcia Christmas Market
Market with over a hundred artisanal stalls.
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 Market
Traditional activities for children in a maritime setting.
The Port Vell Christmas Fair features 30 days of performances and creative activities for the whole family, including children's workshops and live music shows.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Port Vell Christmas Fair
Artisanal stalls and local traditions.
The Christmas Market in Plaça de Sant Jaume offers a variety of holiday products and cultural activities, including artisanal stalls and local traditions.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Market in Plaça de Sant Jaume
Christmas concert featuring classical pieces and film soundtracks.
The Barcelona Chamber Accordion Orchestra (OCAB) presents its Christmas Concert with a selection of classical pieces and film soundtracks, directed by Jesús Otero and featuring Consol Grau as the castanet soloist.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Concerts
Holiday menus in elegant salons and Rooftop Garden.
During the holiday season, El Palace Barcelona offers a variety of special menus for Christmas Eve, Christmas, and St. Stephen's Day. Guests can enjoy traditional cuisine in elegant salons and the Rooftop Garden, with options like the Afternoon Tea and the Ginger House.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Dinners
A flamenco Christmas show blending tradition and modernity.
Así Canta Jerez en Navidad is a flamenco Christmas show that brings together over 20 young artists from Jerez to promote and disseminate Andalusian cultural and musical aesthetics. Led by Luis de Perikín, this event combines the traditional Christmas folk songs with contemporary and classic musical styles.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Flamenco
Live-guided nighttime tour with information in Catalan, Spanish, and English.
The Christmas Tour takes you through Barcelona's most iconic landmarks, discovering the traditions and secrets of Christmas. From Plaza de Cataluña, you'll enjoy the city's festive lights and decorations, visiting Paseo de Gracia, Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera, and Sant Antoni Market.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Walking Tour
Opera and symphonic music concerts in an iconic modernist building.
The Palau de la Música Catalana offers a variety of opera and symphonic music performances, including orchestra concerts, piano recitals, and choir performances. These events are notable for their rich cultural programming and unique modernist architecture.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Opera and Symphonic Performances
Daily liturgical celebrations in Catalan and Spanish.
Masses at Barcelona Cathedral are held daily with multiple services in Catalan and Spanish. Weekday services take place in the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament, while Sunday and holiday services are held at the High Altar.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Midnight Mass
Recreation of Sant Francesc’s era with late 19th-century clothing.
The traditional Barcelona Nativity Scene is exhibited at the Pati del Museu Frederic Marès, inspired by the painters of Sant Francesc d’Assís’s era, with a special reference to Giotto di Bondone. It features classic scenes like the birth, the announcement, and the Kings' Way, as well as a scene of Sant Francesc and some hidden scenes with iconic figures of Catalan nativity.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Nativity Scenes