Barcelona all year round

A little Barcelona for every season.

Here are my posts for festivals, Catalan traditions, monthly guides, and holiday ideas. Find something worth looking forward to.

Market decorations in Barcelona at Christmas
Barcelona Christmas lights and the Magic Fountain

Barcelona Festivals, Events and Holidays

A starting point for the city鈥檚 celebrations, neighborhood traditions and dates worth putting on your calendar.

Coming up: November and December

Monthly events and dates change. Check the year and event details in each article before making plans.

Explore Barcelona month by month

Visiting Barcelona in March

Spring in Barcelona, starting with March.

Visiting Barcelona in June

June and the beginning of the summer season.

Visiting Barcelona in September

September as summer gives way to fall.

Caga Ti贸, a traditional Catalan Christmas figure

Caga Ti贸: A Very Catalan Christmas

A Christmas tradition with a surprisingly silly side. Because Barcelona has never been short on personality.

Neighborhood traditions and celebrations

Festa de Sant Mart铆

A look at the Festa de Sant Mart铆 neighborhood celebration.

More seasonal Barcelona guides

Browse more seasonal reading. Please verify the dates in older monthly articles before recommending specific events.