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  Sant Medir Festival

  Every March, the children of Barcelona enjoy one of the "sweetest" festivals of the city. The streets and squares of the charming district of Gràcia become a festival of sweets, bands and horse carriages. This is the Sant Medir Festival and according to tradition originates from the Saint who lived in the year 303 in Barcelona under the Roman rule of Diocletian, who intensely persecuted Christians. According to legend, Sant Medir's beans grew immediately after they were planted and for this he was taken prisoner. A hermitage was built where the Saint lived to mark the starting point of the pilgrimage. In 1830, a baker from the district of Gràcia made a pilgrimage to the hermitage on his Saint's Day to thank the Saint for a honoured promise. Today, this pilgrimage has become a popular tradition with the participation of "colles" from the districts of Gràcia, Sarrià and Sants. Each year,

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  Summer in museums

  As every summer, the city's museums present a varied and engaging programme. A wide selection of themes —art, natural sciences, applied arts, history, archaeology…— shapes a rich and diverse cultural offer. Workshops, treasure hunts, routes, itineraries and guided visits are some of the many participation formats available. Summer holidays become an opportunity to explore the museums' more playful side. Over 180 activities and exhibitions in Barcelona's cultural venues cater to audiences of all ages from three years and up, offering an appealing option for leisure in the city.

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  Santa Eulàlia Festival

  The Santa Eulàlia Festival, the winter festival of Barcelona, is for all the family. During these magical days, tribute is paid to the brave Laia, the girl who rebelled to defend her aims. For the city of Barcelona, this girl was a symbol of solidarity, in defence of justice and commitment to young people. Santa Eulàlia and la Mare de Déu de la Mercè are co-patron saints of Barcelona. To celebrate this festival, different activities are organized for all the family. You can't miss the giants, the processions or the firework street run, human towers, sardanas dancing and musical bands throughout different routes of the city, apart from other activities for both young and old.
  On 12th February, the Santa Eulàlia feast day, several events are held, such as raising the Penó de Santa Eulàlia (reproduction of an old banner of the city) on the balcony of City Hall, sardanas dancing, giants...
  

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  Barcelona 1700 From stones to people

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  Jamboree

  It dates back to over half a century and can boast that it offers live music 356 days a year. The Sala Jamboree is the Barcelona temple of jazz par excellence, where great legends and young promises of jazz have played. Figures like Bill Coleman, Kenny Drew, Chet Baker, Ponny Poindexter, Art Farmer, Lou Bennet, Stéphan Grappelli, Kenny Clarke, Cecil Taylor, Elvin Jones, Steve Grossman and Al FosGordon have all been on stage.
  
  All styles are represented, from vanguard to Dixieland passing through bop, fusion, vocal jazz, mainstream, nu-jazz, tango-jazz, flamenco jazz and Latin jazz, without forgetting other Afroamerican styles such as blues and gospel.
  
  This venue is a cultural benchmark of Barcelona, which won the Gold Medal of the city.

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  Talents Jazz a La Pedrera

  Talents Jazz a La Pedrera, a unique experience, enjoying La Pedrera at night with live jazz on the roof terrace while contemplating one of the most spectacular views in Barcelona.
  Talents Jazz includes a free visit to the roof, the attic and the terrace, an emblematic, evocative place that invites you to experience the architecture, the night, the city and the music.
  These year La Pedrera presents a series of proposals with the most representative talent in jazz made in Barcelona to achieve an unforgettable live soundtrack for enjoying summer nights.
  
  

  
  

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  Musical evenings at the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes

  Every Thursday in July, the monastery hosts a new edition of the evening concerts, this year focused on female creativity. A programme that highlights the presence of women in music history through voices engaging in dialogue with tradition, revolution and innovation. Each concert becomes a unique space where female talent takes centre stage, offering fresh interpretations of musical culture across time.

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  Salón del Manga de Barcelona Manga Fair

  The time has come to get the cosplay costumes out of the wardrobe once again for this new edition of the manga fair in Barcelona. The fact that there has been an event dedicated to this Japanese art form for almost a quarter of a century demonstrates the commitment of fans of all ages, in and around the city, to the popular Japanese comic and its pop culture in general.
  
  For a whole week there will be appearances by scriptwriters and cartoonists from all over the world, new publications, film marathons and workshops that explore different aspects of manga and anime or offer the opportunity to dress up as our favorite characters. In addition, of course, to a large number of CD, DVD, comics, books, illustrations and merchandising stands.

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  Nits d'Estiu Summer nights

  Summer nights in Barcelona become a unique experience full of culture, music, and fun. With warm evenings and the city beautifully lit, Barcelona's venues open their doors to offer activities that invite you to enjoy summer in a different way. At Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, modernist art blends with concerts and evening performances on rooftop terraces, offering spectacular views over the city. The Poble Espanyol becomes a magical setting with live music, local cuisine, and popular culture. For classical music lovers, the Classical on the Beach series brings free seaside concerts—an unforgettable experience under the stars. And for film enthusiasts, Open-Air Cinema screens major films in iconic gardens and venues. All these offerings are designed to make the most of Barcelona's summer nights, turning each evening into a chance to experience the city like never before.

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  Sant Fèlix Day in Vilafranca

  Of all the memorable Catalan traditions, which include 'fire runs' and dancing 'giants', it's arguably the human towers that have the most impact on those watching them. To enjoy a true festival of these castells, head to Vilafranca de Penedès for its annual festa major, from the 29th August to the 2nd September, which commemorates the town's patron Sant Fèlix.
  
  The casteller groups that have more participated in the San Félix Day, August 30, have been els Xiquets de Valls (currently, the Colla Vella and the Colla Joves), the Castellers de Vilafranca and the Minyons de Terrassa. Even so, also has participated els Nens del Vendrell, Colla Jove Xiquets de Tarragona, els Xicots de Vilafranca, among others. Each human tower is an exemplary example of team work, from the crowd forming the supporting pinya at the bottom via the columns formed as each level rises and culminating with the youngest members of the crew scampering right to the very top to crown the construction, which is officially completed once the smallest of all (l'enxaneta) raises his or her hand. Cue thunderous applause.