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Cinema a la Fresca Sala Montjuïc 2024
After several succesful seasons and having obtained a faithful and stable audience, it is time for the new season of Sala Montjuïc. This open-air cinema has already become a classic for summer evenings in Barcelona and continues to take place in the emblematic Montjuïc Castle.
Live music to make the evening more enjoyable, short films and films from all over the world fill the publicity board of this unique cinema which has managed to a space for itself within the city’s summer cultural programme. Because of the quality and variety of its programme, because of its accessible price, because of the magic of the location and because Sala Montjuïc is not just a cinema, it is a lovely place for meeting and social coexistence.
Dinner with stars at Observatori Fabra
Gastronomy and stars once again take a leading role at the Fabra Observatory in Barcelona's summer nights. An original suggestion that combines scientific dissemination and astronomic observation with gastronomy, at one of the most privileged viewpoints of the city of Barcelona.
After enjoying a menu designed specially for the occasion, a 30 minutes scientific dissemination conference will reveal you the mysteries of the universe and will invite you to discover the museum, through the Noucentist room and the telescope, to the large dome, which preserves original elements. From the dome you will be able to observe distant constellations, stars and a large part of the solar system, with a telescope from 1904. This is one of the largest and oldest telescopes still in use in Europe.
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.
The Gastronomic Fair of Barcelona's markets is celebrating a new edition this year. A big festival in Plaça de Catalunya to discover and enjoy local tapas and dishes prepared by market stallholders from all over Catalonia, with sustainability and food reuse as the main themes.
In 2024, the Mercat de Mercats, is part of the Cultural Regatta, the programme of activities that accompanies the celebration of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup in Barcelona.
Feel the asphalt beneath your feet and relish the sense of achievement of crossing the finishing line and maybe even beating your personal best by taking part in one of Barcelona's most prestigious sporting challenges.
With more than 100 editions under its belt, the Jean Bouin (named after the eponymous French long-distance runner who took part in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics and beat various world records; he was killed in the First World War) has earned the honour of becoming the oldest running race in Barcelona.
The event, which is deeply rooted in the city's sporting culture, attracts all kinds of top-level runners every year, with over 11,000 people taking part in the two Open events (5km and 10km) and 2,000 entrants in the youth categories. The Jean Bouin is organised by Mundo Deportivo, Spain's oldest sports newspaper and one that belongs to the Grupo Godó, Catalonia's leading communications group.
Mahou Rock Grill at Poble Espanyol
The most rocker and awesome festival is back at Poble Espanyol. Discover the magnificent combination that arises from the passion of barbecued meat and rock.
Music from the leading tribute bands of today will be the co-stars of the event. And to accompany the good music, you can try barbecued ribs or delicious burgers, together with a cold beer.
Pantalla Pavelló is a cycle of alfresco movies, where movies are projected directly onto the travertine wall of the Pavelló Mies van der Rohe.
This year, the series collaborates with the Consulate General of Switzerland in Barcelona to select the three featured films, which, as usual, reflect and focus on the relationship between the built environment and the people who inhabit it.
1/7 - The Mies van der Rohes
5/8 - Concrete Love
2/9 - Skin of Glass
The festival of the Gràcia district is one of the most celebrated festivals during August in Barcelona. It is a popular festival that lasts for several days, with a wide range of activities, such as concerts, workshops and shows. The highlight of the festival is the traditional competition when streets are decorated and compete to achieve first place.
Besides the decorated streets, at the squares you have the option to hear live music, dance and taste typical gastronomy of the city.
The Festa de la Fil·loxera in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia is a popular celebration that recreates the town's victory, in 1887, over the terrible phylloxera epidemic that wiped out all the vineyards in the Penedès region. The celebrations include fireworks, music and all the traditional festival figures you would expect.
There's also a kids' version of the festival consisting of a processionfrom Plaça de l'Església. It is one of the most eagerly awaited events. The children wear small-scale replicas of the figures seen at the main celebrations: the phylloxera beetle, the figures with large heads depicting the local farmers, the small phylloxera larvae, figures representing the vines and a group of larvae. Because the procession is for kids no fireworks are involved.
Barcelona Dibuixa is a day-long event during which both well-known and emerging artists, illustrators, architects and designers hold fun workshops, at no charge, for everyone wishing to experience the world of drawing, in a free and spontaneous way.
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