Festivals and traditions by district

Eixample

festa major

Festa major de Sant Antoni

Its festa major, held in honour of Sant Antoni - St Anthony-, marks the start of the city's celebration calendar.
castells

Festa Major de la Sagrada Família

The Sagrada Família provides the backdrop for most of the festa major, which is held round the Dia de Sant Jordi (St George's Day). For two weeks a host of activities are organised to liven up the neighbourhood and the people who live in it.

Festa major de la Dreta de l’Eixample

Since Modernisme is a characteristic trait of the area's architecture, the Dreta de l’Eixample wanted to make it the central feature of its festa major.
castells

Festa major del Fort Pienc

Fort Pienc's annual festival kicks off in the first fortnight in June and is concentrated in the local streets, squares and civic centres.