For anyone who is planning to visit Barcelona in August, let us guide you to the best holiday you’ve ever had with the best events going on. With high temperatures, August is a popular month for tourists. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to plan ahead, explore your options and get a feel for what’s going on.
Barcelona offers an incredible nightlife, centuries of art and history as well as mouth watering cuisine and beautiful endless beaches. We don’t blame you for wanting to visit, but let us guide you to experience the summer festivities in the city to make your holiday the best possible!
Music Festivals
Cap Roig Festival
In the stunning Costa Brava, the perfect place to spend a day or two away from the bustling city, you can find the Cap Roig Festival. Costa Brava is renowned for its stunning resort towns and fishing villages, as well as its beautiful beaches. The festival here has been known to be one of the Mediterranean’s best botanical gardens, overlooking the incredible Mediterranean sea.
This open-air festival is an ideal family activity, as it features a diverse lineup of musicians across various genres. Additionally, it also includes Cap Roig Mini, an area specifically designed for children’s programmes and entertainment.
Festival Mas i Mas
For live music lovers, Festival Mas i Mas provides everything from flamenco to classical music. They offer over 200 concerts at six classic Barcelona venues. One of their main locations is the amazing Palau de la Musica, which has a beautiful exterior and jaw dropping interior. Prepare for international artists showcasing the best jazz, flamenco, hip-hop, gospel, funk and rock!
CIRCUIT FESTIVAL
One of the biggest LGTBI festivities in the world, Circuit Festival, will be taking place from the 10th of August until the 18th. If you don’t already know, Barcelona is one of the best destinations in Europe for the LGTBI community, due to its close knit connections to Sitges, which is home to some of the best gay bars, beaches and events in the world.
The festivities of Circuit Festival take place in some of the best clubs in Barcelona such as Razzmatazz, Go Beach Club, Safari, Input and more!
Street parties in Barcelona
Festa Major de Gràcia
From the 15th to the 21st of August, prepare to experience one of the most anticipated events of the year for the district of Gracia. The streets will be decorated thematically with huge stunning murals and handicrafts, full of colour and life. You will find live music, people dancing, cheap drinks and food, as well as beautiful huge banners, giant flowers, paper mache giants and music from every direction.
Festa Major de Sants
Beginning on the 24th of August 2023, is the Sants festival. Similar to the Festa de Gràcia you can expect a street full of party people, but in the Sants district. Everyone will be enjoying celebrations and dancing in the street dressed in bright and exciting colours. The streets in Sants will be decorated in colourful pieces bringing it to life. The 22 streets in this neighbourhood are all decorated in particular themes.
This festival honours Saint Bartomeu, the patron saint of Sants, who was martyred and even flayed for his beliefs. At this festivity they will have gegants (giant figures controlled by people), castellers (human towers) and diables (people dressed as devils who set off fireworks).
Open-Air Cinema
Sala Montjuïc
When: until 2nd August
Where: Montjuïc Castle
For those of us escaping the inclement climates of northern Europe the idea of an outdoor cinema might sound crazy. That being said in recent years this trend has become a popular phenomenon and a great way to make the most of warm summer evenings here in Barcelona. Whether you fancy a blockbuster or independent movie. Sala Montjuïc has a great line up of screenings throughout the summer. Arrive early and make sure you don’t miss the live music and food trucks found in the grounds of the beautiful Montjuïc castle. Not your average cinema backdrop…
For tickets, film titles and schedule find out more here: https://www.salamontjuic.org/en/
The 2024 America’s Cup
The 2024 America’s Cup in Barcelona is set to be an exhilarating event this August. It brings together top sailors and cutting-edge sailing technology for a competition that captures global attention. Spanning from August 22nd through to the final duel in October, the America’s Cup is an event you don’t want to miss!
Various immersive experiences have been organised to cater to all ages and interests. For instance, the America’s Cup Experience allows participants to feel the thrill of this prestigious regatta as if they were aboard one of the yachts. Additionally, the Maritime Museum of Barcelona is hosting two exciting exhibitions that delve into the world of the America’s Cup. Whether you’re a sailing enthusiast or simply seeking an exhilarating experience, this event offers something for everyone!
If you are excited to check out these events in Barcelona this August, don’t forget to check out the apartments we have available for short term stays at AB Apartment Barcelona.
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