barcelona festivals

La Mercè Festival Barcelona 2023: History and Traditions

Barcelona bids farewell to the summer with the biggest street party of the year: Les Festes de la Mercè 2023! Catch all the action from the “Fire Run” to the human towers! Check out our informative guide for all the highlights of this much anticipated event.

La Festa Major de Gràcia 2023 | Barcelona Summer Events

On August 15th, Barcelona becomes a vibrant display of colour as the much anticipated Festa Major de Gràcia kicks off! Considered to be one of the biggest street parties of the year, this event sees the neighbourhood of Gràcia come to life with home-made decorations, free concerts and much more.

Cruïlla Festival 2023 in Barcelona

Rock, hip-hop, jazz, electro and pop all come together for Barcelona’s most varied music festival: Cruïlla 2023. The event will take place this year with top names such as The Offspring, Rubén Blades, Placebo, Alt-J and more, make sure you get your tickets in quick!

Sant Joan Festival 2023 – Kicking Off Summer with a Bang

On the night of June 23rd, the city skies of Barcelona come alive in one of the most anticipated summer celebrations: the Festival of Sant Joan. Considered the official kick-off to summer, fireworks, bonfires and all night fiestas fill the beaches of Barcelona in honor of Saint John. Read on as we discuss this memorable night out!

Grec Festival 2023: Celebrating the Arts in Barcelona

The Barcelona Grec Festival kicks off on June 24th, 2023, lasting through to August 13th. Find out what’s new this year at this month-long stage arts festival offering the very best international acts in the fields of theatre, dance, music and even the circus!