Barcelona Christmas Events
Christmas time is always full of parties, events, dinners, school plays and market days and so it’s hard to know whether you’re coming or going. The chances are that you cant even count on two hands, let alone one hand the amount of invitations that you’ve said yes to, the things you have to go to and not to mention the things you actually want to go to. It can all be so stressful, especially when dates just seem to overlap and time just seems to run away. So below, you have a list of the most important events coming up this winter in Barcelona. Take a few minutes and have a read of this here guide, so that you know what you’re doing this winter.
Fira de Santa Llucia – 29th of November – 23rd of December
The Fira se Santa Llucia is held every December outside Barcelona’s Cathedreal where over 400 stalls and other festive treats such as the famous Nativity Scene will stand. Dating back to the year 1786, this fair is well established and can therefore offer a great atmosphere and a well developed reputation. One of the best loved activities of the fair is the infamous Catalan tradition of ‘caga tió’; not so famous outside of Catalonia, ‘caga tió’ is a huge smiley face log that children hit with a stick, that then drops out presents.
The Procession of The Three Kings – 5th of January
This is one event that you really, truly must attend. It’s Spain’s biggest Christmas event and Barcelona being one of Spain’s biggest cities, it’s sure not to disappoint. Hundreds upon hundreds of people will gather at the harbour steps to watch the arrival of the three kings in the procession of the Cabalgata los Reyes Magos. As they arrive on their impressive float, a beautiful display of fireworks will be set off, along with fog horns and loud cheers. A 21-gun salute will welcome their arrival, before they set on their way around the city, past its most famous monuments and eventually ending up at the foot of the magical Montjüic fountains.
Even though there are only two events listed above, I can guarantee that they will keep you and your family entertained for hours. Furthermore, these events won’t only give you hours of entertainment; they will also provide you with the opportunity to take a much deserved break from all of the crazy Christmas preparations. So, make sure to book your accommodation (alojamiento Barcelona) well ahead of time as the hotels (hoteles Barcelona) and apartments (apartamentos en Barcelona) tend to get booked up quite quickly, especially around Christmas time.
