The Santa Llúcia fair
In the heart of the Ciutat Vella district, the Santa Llúcia Christmas fair offers everything necessary to decorate the home at Christmas. This year the fair marks its 232st anniversary.
- Where: in front of the Cathedral
- When: 30 November to 23 December
A giant ‘tió’
As in previous years, the giant tió is back at the Santa Llúcia Fair, where kids will have up to 19 December to enjoy it.
- Where: in front of the Cathedral
- When: 1 to 19 December
Solidarity Christmas Walk
The Solidarity Christmas Walk is back: it covers the city’s streets and is collaborating in the food collection organised by Càritas.
- Where: sets off from Ciutadella Park (Pg Til·lers)
- When: 9 am, 16 December
Sagrada Família Fair
This fair features stalls of every kind: Christmas decorations, elements and plants, gift items and plenty more.
- Where: Plaça de la Sagrada Família
- When: 24 November - 23 December
Plaça Sant Jaume Nativity Scene
This year’s nativity scene, titled “Tots a taula” (Everyone at the table) has been designed by scenographer Sebastià Brosa with a theme of family meals and good Christmas wishes.
- Where: Plaça de Sant Jaume
- When: 23 November to 6 January
Classic nativity scene at the Museu Marès
Barcelona’s nativity scene makers association has created a traditional nativity scene featuring crafted wooden figures which represents woodlands in the Pedraforca area.
Fairy-Tale Shopping
The city’s commercial associations are offering recreational and cultural activities and proposals for everyone this Christmas.
- Where: Barcelona Comerç Foundation’s member organisations
- When: 21 December to 4 January
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Let's celebrate Christmas!
Follow the latest news on the Christmas festivities on Info Barcelona and social media networks.
Let’s enjoy culture!
Here’s what the city has to offer in the way of culture over the festive season: theatre, circus, dance, exhibitions, music, film and much more.
Toys do not have a gender
This Christmas, give toys and games that do not promote sexism. Buying toys is an act of responsibility, as play is a means of transmitting sets of ideas based around respect and equal opportunities.
The city gets lit up for Christmas
This year sees nearly 400 sections of the city’s streets lit up with Christmas lights from 22 November to 6 January, thanks to collaboration from neighbourhood shopkeepers. Enjoy them!
- Where: the city’s various streets
- When: 22 November to 6 January
Three Kings Parade
Every year, on 5 January, the Three Kings of the Orient arrive in Barcelona accompanied by their traditional retinue of magical creatures and surprising carriages. Find out all about it!.
- Where: Av. Marquès de l'Argentera
- When: 5 January, at 6 pm