The traditional ceremony sees the first Christmas lights in Barcelona get switched on, with the rest of the lights around the city to follow straight after, featuring very different compositions and designs. This year’s ceremony is in Passeig de Gràcia on 28 November, at 6 pm, between Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Ronda Sant Pere.

Created especially for the occasion, the production Solvern is directed by Sigrun Fritsch and is a collaborative project between German and Catalan artists, with the urban dance company Iron Skulls and the scenographer Llorenç Corbella. The show combines urban dance, rap and visual effects, symbolising hope and cohesion through an immersive experience where 28 performers move between five stages in Passeig de Gràcia, with projections and fireworks.

Road closures

The event will mean the following traffic disruptions in Passeig de Gràcia, between Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Ronda Sant Pere:

-Closure of the central road section, from Sunday 24, at 4 pm, to Friday 29, at 9 am.
-Closure of the side lanes, Thursday 28, from 3 pm to 8 pm.
-Closure of Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes (section Passeig de Gràcia), Thursday 28, from 5 pm until the spectators leave the area.
–Parking prohibited in the central section, including motorcycles on the pavement from Saturday 23, at 7 pm, to Friday 29, at 9 pm.