Barcelona kicks off the Christmas season

This years, Barcelona kicks off the Christmas season with a packed calendar of festive things to do and new unmissable attractions and events to put in your diary. Don't miss them!

Celebrating Christmas is, in itself, an eagerly awaited event. But celebrating Christmas in Barcelona surpasses all expectations. Enjoy Christmas in Barcelona: you'll remember it all year.

Christmas is the time of year when families get together again, a time for Christmas fairs, lights, presents and good wishes. In Barcelona, we also celebrate traditions in a different and unique way. Come and discover them!

Nativity scenes, parades, workshops, fairs and lots of things to discover. This December and January, Barcelona will have lots of plans for the festive season. Here's a round-up of the ones you can't afford to miss when you go out with the kids.

You can taste Christmas in Barcelona too. The kitchens at the city's restaurants and hotels stay open and make the most of the season to prepare mouthwatering menus full of traditional Christmas dishes. Come and try them!

From Christmas sweet treats, like turrón and neules, to decorations, hand-crafted goods, jewellery, fashion and details that the whole family will love. Here are a selection of places where you can buy the most traditional and most original gifts!

Enjoy Christmas comfortably with CheckBarcelona, ​​the intelligent WebApp that informs you of the crowds in real time.

If you want to find out even more about Barcelona and discover everything it has to offer over the festive season, check out our event calendar which features all the activities that are available!

Barcelona offers a plethora of unforgettable experiences for your visit to the city. There are some great options – with kids, your wife, husband or partner, or friends – you can experience and give this Christmas.