Enjoy the 2023 night of Sant Joan in Barcelona
The eve of Sant Joan is a magical night which sees families, friends and neighbours fill the streets in celebration.
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Arrival of the Flama del Canigó in Barcelona 2023
For more than fifty years, the Flama del Canigó has arrived in Barcelona, where it is received solemnly in Plaça de Sant Jaume.
The advice from civil protection and prevention: be careful with fireworks
Fireworks must be used with caution. Here is some basic advice to help you to enjoy a safe festive eve!
Every exposition, conference and open-door of Corpus Christi 2023
Every exposition, conference and open-door of Corpus Christi 2023 at Barcelona.
What’s the format for The Dancing Egg for Corpus 2023 with the drought?
Despite the drought, The Dancing Egg will be back in the streets and courtyards of Barcelona and adapting to the situation. Discover all the eggs you can visit this year, experiencing this quintessential Barcelona tradition in an innovative way.
The 700-year-old festival of Corpus Christi is back
Corpus Christi, one of the oldest events on the Barcelona calendar of festivals and traditions, is returning to the city, filling it with flowers as well as cultural and recreational activities.
What do we celebrate on Whit Monday?
Monday 6 June is Whit Monday, a festival that is not celebrated in the same way throughout Catalonia. As each local authority can chose, some make it a public holiday but others don’t.
El Raval celebrates St Rita's Day with a party full of red roses
22 May is St Rita's Day and the Convent de Sant Agustí in the El Raval neighbourhood will be playing host to a truly special party
Four different kinds of mona for our most deeply-rooted Easter tradition
The range of mona cakes on offer in our country is very varied and goes beyond the more commercial trends. Next to the characters most popular with children, you can find chocolate eggs of all sizes, spectacular creations that look like sculptures...
Barcelona Carnival 2023 kicks off with the Arribo and the Taronjada!
Fat Thursday is on 16 February, meaning we’ll be celebrating the arrival of Queen Belluga in the Arribo ceremony, followed by the Taronjada orange battle for Carnival in Barcelona.