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

Until 22 November at 12 noon, you can enter the draw to participate in the Three Kings Parade. Go ahead, add your name!

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 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.