Nadal 2024

The Solvern show, created specially for the occasion, will kick off Christmas in Barcelona. Twenty-eight performers will criss-cross five stages accompanied by 3D animation, lighting effects, smoke and fireworks.  

• Where: Passeig de Gràcia, between Ronda de Sant Pere and Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes
• When: 28 November, at 6 pm

A giant 20-point star in Plaça de Sant Jaume will enchant both young and old. For this first time, this year the traditional Nativity scene will be located inside City Hall.

• Where: Plaça de Sant Jaume
• When: from 29 November to 5 January, from 6.30 pm to 10 pm. 

The registration period to take part in the Three Kings Parade is now closed.

The results of the draw will be published on this website on Wednesday, 27 November, from 12 noon.

The Christmas Festival is back in Plaça de Catalunya with a programme of events including music, theatre, dance and street circus. There will be shows for all audiences. Don’t miss them!

• Where: Plaça de Catalunya
• When: 20 to 30 December

This Christmas, the traditional Nativity scene will be located inside City Hall and will pay tribute to the sea. It will feature iconic scenes and traditional figures.

• Where: Ajuntament de Barcelona (Carrer de la Font de Sant Miquel)
• When: from 29 November to 5 January

With the festive season fast approaching, keep an eye on this page for a wide range of cooking proposals, ranging from the most traditional Christmas dishes to more innovative and sustainable proposals that are made with local products.

Discover and enjoy our best-known traditions: the tió, Christmas day, Boxing Day lunch, nativity scenes, the origin of the caganer, performances of the Pastorets and practical jokes made on the Feast of the Holy Innocents.