Festivals and traditions by district

Sants - Montjuïc

Fiesta Mayor de la Font de la Guatlla

Festa major de la Font de la Guatlla

The neighbourhood's festa major takes place over four or five days in the middle of June. It finishes on Saint John's day and starts the previous weekend. There is a whole host of activities for all kinds of people of all ages.
Festa major de la Marina

Festa major de la Marina

The festa major, which locals call "the Bacanals", is held round Sant Joan and lasts three or four days. Most of the activities take place round Plaça de la Marina, one of the central points of the neighbourhood.
Festa major del Poble-sec

Festa major del Poble-sec

The neighbourhood's festa major, its main festival, takes place in the second fortnight in July. The activities are divided among several emblematic spaces, including Plaça del Sortidor, Plaça de les Tres Xemeneies and the Molino theatre.
Festa major de Sants

Festa major de Sants

One of the main characteristics of the festival is that the neighbourhood's residents' associations decorate the streets and squares. But also very important is popular culture, which is present in various forms.
Festa major de la Bordeta

Festa major de la Bordeta

Bordeta's festa major, its main festival, is, in fact, the party of one street and two squares. These three centres each organise their own events, and on the last day of the festival they hold a joint event.
Festa major d’Hostafrancs

Festa major d’Hostafrancs

The Federació d’Associacions, Entitats i Comissions d’Hostafrancs collective organises the festa major. The federation has come up with a modern design for the festival, although it still respects tradition.