{"id":55669,"date":"2025-07-17T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/beste-events-augustus-barcelona\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T10:00:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T08:00:36","slug":"beste-events-augustus-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/nl\/beste-events-augustus-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"De beste evenementen die plaatsvinden in augustus in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For anyone who is planning to visit Barcelona<\/strong><\/a><\/span> in August,<\/strong> let us guide you to the best holiday you\u2019ve ever had with the best events going on. With high<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/span> temperatures<\/strong>, August is a popular month<\/strong> for tourists. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to plan ahead<\/strong>, explore your options and get a feel for what’s going on.\u00a0Barcelona offers an incredible nightlife<\/strong>, centuries of art<\/strong> and history,<\/strong> as well as mouth-watering cuisine and beautiful, endless beaches<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>. We don\u2019t blame you for wanting to visit, but let us guide you to experience the summer festivities<\/strong> in the city to make your holiday the best possible!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Music Festivals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Cap Roig Festival\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

In the stunning \u00a0Costa Brava<\/a>, the perfect place to spend a day or two<\/strong> away from the bustling city, you can find the <\/span>Cap Roig Festival<\/span><\/a>. Costa Brava<\/strong> is renowned for its stunning resort towns<\/strong> and fishing villages<\/strong>, as well as its beautiful beaches<\/strong>. The festival <\/span>is held in one of the Mediterranean\u2019s best botanical gardens<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>, overlooking the incredible Mediterranean Sea.\u00a0<\/span>In 2025, it celebrates its 25th anniversary<\/strong> with its biggest edition yet.
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Running from July 12th to August 18th, the Cap Roig Festival will feature 24 concerts, including performances by international artists like Simple Minds, James Blunt, Michael Bubl\u00e9 and Franz Ferdinand. This open-air festival is an ideal family activity<\/a>, as it features a diverse lineup of musicians across various genres. Additionally, it also includes Cap Roig Mini\u00a0on August 2nd, an area specifically designed for children’s programmes and entertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Festival Mas i Mas\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

For live music lovers,\u00a0from April 5th to September 27th 2025, <\/span>Festival Mas i Mas<\/a> provides everything from <\/strong>flamenco<\/strong><\/a><\/span> to classical music<\/strong>. They offer over 200 concerts<\/strong> at six classic Barcelona venues<\/strong>. One of their main locations is the amazing Palau de la M\u00fasica<\/strong>, which has a beautiful exterior<\/strong> and jaw-dropping interio<\/strong>r. Prepare for international artists showcasing the best jazz, flamenco, hip-hop, gospel, funk and rock<\/strong>!\u00a0<\/span>Many incredible artists and acts will be performing, such as Mar Vilaseca Quintet, Joe Lastie <\/strong>and Lauren Henderson<\/strong>, just to name a few.<\/p>\n

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CIRCUIT FESTIVAL<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

One of the biggest LGTBI festivities<\/strong> in the world, Circuit Festival<\/a>,\u00a0will be taking place from the 9th of August<\/strong> until the 17th<\/strong>. If you don\u2019t already know, Barcelona<\/strong> is one of the best destinations<\/strong> in Europe for the LGTBI community<\/strong>, due to its close-knit connections to<\/span> Sitges<\/strong>,<\/strong> which is home to some of the best gay bars, beaches and events<\/a><\/strong><\/span> in the world.\u00a0<\/span> The festivities of Circuit Festival take place in some of the best clubs in Barcelona<\/a><\/span>, such as Razzmatazz, Go Beach Club, Safari, Input<\/strong> and more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Street parties in Barcelona\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Festa Major de Gr\u00e0cia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

From the 15th to the 21st of August<\/strong>, prepare to experience one of the most anticipated events<\/strong> of the year for the district of Gracia<\/strong>. The streets will be decorated thematically<\/strong> with huge, stunning murals and handicrafts<\/strong>, full of colour and life<\/strong>. You will find live music, people dancing, cheap<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/span> drinks and food<\/strong>, as well as beautiful huge banners, giant flowers, papier mache giants<\/strong> and music from every direction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Throughout the week, the streets are alive with live music<\/strong>, local DJs<\/strong>, and traditional <\/strong>Catalan<\/strong><\/a> dancing<\/strong>, while food stalls and pop-up bars serve tapas<\/strong><\/a>, street food<\/strong>, and refreshing drinks<\/strong> at affordable prices. The atmosphere is electric, with performances ranging from sardana dancers<\/strong> to rock bands<\/strong>, and cultural activities for both kids and adults. You’ll also spot giants and “castellers”<\/strong> (human towers), two icons of Catalan heritage, bringing history and community spirit to the forefront.<\/p>\n\n

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Festa Major de Sants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Beginning on the 23rd of August 2025<\/strong>, is the Sants festival. Similar to the Festa de Gr\u00e0cia, you can expect a street full of party people<\/strong>, but in the Sants district<\/strong>. Everyone will be enjoying celebrations and dancing in the street dressed in bright and exciting colours. The streets in Sants<\/strong> will be decorated with colourful pieces<\/strong> bringing it to life. The 22 streets in this neighbourhood are all decorated with particular themes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This festival honours Saint Bartomeu<\/strong>, the patron saint of Sants, who was martyred and even flayed for his beliefs. At this festivity, they will have gegants<\/strong> (giant figures controlled by people), castellers<\/strong> (human towers) and diables<\/strong> (people dressed as devils who set off fireworks).<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Open-Air Cinema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Sala Montju\u00efc <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

When: <\/strong>27th June to the 6th August<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Where: <\/strong>Montju\u00efc Castle<\/em><\/p>\n\n

For those of us escaping the inclement climates of northern Europe, the idea of an outdoor cinema<\/a> 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 an independent movie. Sala Montju\u00efc has a great line-up of screenings throughout the summer. Arrive early and make sure you don\u2019t miss the live music and food trucks found in the grounds of the beautiful Montju\u00efc castle. Not your average cinema backdrop\u2026<\/p>\n\n

For tickets, film titles and schedule, find out more here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.salamontjuic.org\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Diada de Sant F\u00e8lix de Vilafranca del Pened\u00e8s<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Just under an hour outside of Barcelona by train<\/a>, the Diada de Sant F\u00e8lix in Vilafranca del Pened\u00e8s<\/strong> is one of the most iconic and thrilling celebrations of Catalan culture. Held annually around August 30th<\/strong>, this event is the highlight of the town\u2019s Festa Major and draws thousands of spectators.<\/p>\n\n

The main attraction is the castellers<\/strong>, teams that build towering human structures in the town\u2019s central square, Pla\u00e7a de la Vila<\/strong>. It\u2019s one of the most prestigious casteller events of the year, with top teams from across Catalonia performing their most daring formations.<\/p>\n

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Aside from the human towers, the festivities include parades, traditional dances, fireworks, and concerts in honour of Saint Felix<\/strong>, the town\u2019s patron saint. Getting to Vilafranca del Pened\u00e8s is simple; take a RENFE R4 <\/strong>regional train from Barcelona\u2019s Sants <\/strong>or Pla\u00e7a Catalunya<\/strong> station directly to Vilafranca del Pened\u00e8s, a scenic journey of around 45 to 55 minutes, perfect for a cultural day trip out of the city.<\/p>\n\n

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Where to Stay During August Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

With so many incredible events happening across Barcelona and beyond in August, staying in the right place can make all the difference. For comfort, convenience, and a local touch, booking with AB Apartment Barcelona<\/strong><\/a> is an excellent choice. With a wide variety of fully equipped apartments available across the city, you can find the perfect base for any kind of trip. Whether you’re planning to explore the lively street festivals, catch live concerts, or enjoy a relaxing evening in your own private space after a busy day of sightseeing, AB Apartment Barcelona<\/strong> offers short and long-term stays with all the amenities you need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Met hoge temperaturen, fantastische activiteiten en een aantal fantastische evenementen op komst, is augustus de perfecte tijd om Barcelona te bezoeken. Laat ons je begeleiden naar de beste evenementen van de stad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":54637,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[87,271,70,68,67,72,75,74,71],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-55669","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-catalan-traditions","category-dingen-om-te-doen","category-events","category-food-and-drink","category-local-life","category-places","category-things-to-do","category-tourist-guide","category-useful-information"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55669","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55669"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55669\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":74504,"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55669\/revisions\/74504"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54637"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55669"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55669"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55669"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}