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  • Sant Jordi 2024

    Sant Jordi 2024

    This is one of the most keenly anticipated and widely celebrated Catalan public holidays. According to the traditional tale, Sant Jordi (Saint George) killed the dragon that used to live in Montblanc where it terrorized the local population, thus saving the king's daughter from certain death. Legend has it that a beautiful rose bush sprang up in the spot where the dragon's blood was spilled. From the 18th century onward, the Sant Jordi festival became widely identified as a Catalan 'fiesta' which these days arouses great popular, civic and cultural passion. On Sant Jordi's Day, lovers exchange a rose and a book and every town and city in Catalonia is filled with stalls set up to sell both.


  • Pride Barcelona

    Pride Barcelona

    Dates 2024 not yet confirmed

    There have been many achievements by the LGTBIQ+ collective, but every day we see news and activities that show us that there is still a long way to go in the fight for freedom, dignity and respect for this community. Pride Barcelona is a unique opportunity to raise the profile of LGTBIQ+ rights through acts of celebration and assertion.

    Visit Barcelona's official LGTBIQ+ website here:

    visitbarcelonalgtbiq.com




  • La Patum de Berga

    La Patum de Berga

    The Patum de Berga is a truly ancient traditional festival. It is cultural phenomenon that grew out of the theatrical performances that used to accompany the Corpus Christi processions in the Middle Ages. The event is focused on fire, music and a series of symbolic characters. These days, the Patum is as vibrant as ever; to the point it has been declared an event of Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. A small square in Berga, not far from Barcelona, concentrates all of the the energy, passion and magic of an unmissable festival.

  • The Sant Ponç Festival

    The Sant Ponç Festival

    The Sant Ponç Festival is one of the oldest and most traditional ones in Catalonia and is dedicated to medicinal remedies, aromatic herbs and culinary essences. The streets of Catalan towns are filled with stalls selling high quality gastronomic products. In Barcelona, the Sant Ponç Festival is centered on the Calle Hospital, which is transformed into a souk filled with the aromas and tastes of aromatic herbs, candy, chocolate, honey, artisan cheese, candied fruit and much more. Sant Ponç is the patron saint of herbalists and, according to the legend, upon coming to Barcelona and witnessing the widespread misery that prevailed, he began to prepare potions and medicinal remedies to cure the city's sick. In gratitude for his work, the Barcelonans decided to create a herb festival in his honor. The festival is rounded off with other activities that start on the night of 10 May with the decoration of the figure of the saint with herbs and flowers. The following day this is carried on a procession through the streets and there is a blessing of the medicinal herbs brought along by those in attendance.

  • Rec 0 Experimental Stores

    Rec 0 Experimental Stores

    The textile tradition of Igualada in the 19th century left an industrial neighborhood, the Rec district, full of factories. The Rec. O Experimental Stores initiative takes up the tradition and reinvents it through a temporary transformation. Over four days, the industrial areas will become pop up clothing stores where top brands will display their goods and samples at one-off prices. This circuit will also feature Rec Street Food, with food trucks, and the Rec Music Festival which will put on concerts throughout the different spaces.

  • Zurich Marathon in Barcelona

    Zurich Marathon in Barcelona

    Date 2025 not yet confirmed

    In its 46th edition, this race has become one of the most well-known marathons in Europe. The Zurich Marathon in Barcelona, Gold Label by l'IAAF, is a huge city festival where runners from around the world come and enjoy this fantastic long-distance race. They are backed by the good weather and more than 42 km of city circuit which winds through the most emblematic parts of the city. It becomes, according to its participants, one of the most spectacular race in the world.

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  • Cursa dels Nassos 2024

    Cursa dels Nassos 2024

    This long-standing Christmas tradition is the last race of the year for amateur runners. The Cursa dels Nassos (Race of the Noses) is held every year on 31st December. One of the most original, fun and festive races in the sporting calendar in order to bid the year farewell. Do you feel like running?

  • Tres Tombs Parade

    Tres Tombs Parade

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    Closely related to Carnival, the Tres Tombs feast is held –at least since 1826– in Sant Antoni neighbourhood, the heart of Eixample district.
    In homage to muleteers, wagoners and peasant farmers, the horse parade is performed by ancient carriages animal drawn and several riders. It always appears the Unitat Muntada de la Guàrdia Urbana (Horse Guards of the local police) and riders who escort Sant Antoni and Santa Eulàlia flags, the co-patron saint of the city. But, overall, there are amazing carriages such as a firefighter truck driven by horses, the Imperial carriage of the funeral services, a delivery carriage for wineskins, one for the rice growers and some other historical ones from Barcelona and other Catalan cities.
    The parade finishes in Plaça Sant Jaume, when the local authorities welcome the entourage.

    14th January: Tres Tombs de Sant Andreu del Palomar.
    20th January: Tres Tombs de Sant Antoni.

  • 104 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya

    104 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya

    Dates 2025 not yet confirmed

    In 2025, the region will be hosting the 104 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya, an edition that will show how deeply rooted this sport is in our region. To mark the occasion, top riders from around the world will come and take part in the different stages in the four provinces of Catalonia. These will include mountain passes that are only suitable for top-level cyclists.

  • Vida Festival 2024

    Vida Festival 2024

    Vilanova i la Geltrú's Vida Festival has consolidated itself as one of the most famous indie music events in the whole of Spain. In an incomparable setting, national and international stars are inexorably drawn to one of summer's most complete festivals. This year's highlights include performances from James Blake, Sílvia Pérez Cruz, Los Planetas and Vance Joy, to name but a few.

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