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Barcelona Events

Barcelona 2012 events

March
01
Palau 100 Concert Season

The Palau de la Musica is one of the world's leading concert halls and certainly the most opulent in Barcelona. So good, in fact, that it was...

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March
03
Festes de Sant Medir

In the neighbourhood of Gràcia, the religious festival of Sant Medir is celebrated in full vigour as its streets convert into a carnival...

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March
25
Barcelona Marathon

Thousands of runners from around the world take to the streets of Barcelona for this big sporting event. The route, which changes every year,...

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April
19
Trofeo Conde de Godó de Tennis

The thrilling tennis tournament is held annually at the Trofeo Conde de Godo de Tennis on the ATP circuit between some of the world’s best...

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April
23
La Diada de Sant Jordi (Lover's Day)

One of the most celebrated events in Barcelona, Dia de Sant Jordi commemorates the death of the city’s patron saint, Sant Jordi (St George...

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May
20
Spanish Grand Prix (Formula 1)

Otherwise known as the 'Gran Premio de Espana de Formula One', the world's best 20 drivers compete here in one of the most important races of the...

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May
26
Primavera Sound

For three days in late May/ early June, the Parc del Forum becomes centre stage for a host of international DJs and musicians. Sponsored by...

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June
01
Corpus Christi

Religious processions and parades take over the streets of Barcelona throughout the month of June. Major boulevards in Barcelona are decorated...

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June
13
Barcelona Summer Festival (Grec)

Barcelona’s Summer Festival is one of the reasons why summer is the best time to visit the city. Popularly known as the 'The Grec', the...

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June
23
Festival of Saint John

Known as the 'Verbena de Sant Joan', this festival of fire takes place over the shortest night of the year, welcoming the arrival of the longest...

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July
03
Montjuïc de Nuit

Montjuic de Nit is a free annual cultural event when the museums, theatres, parks, gardens and sports facilities on Montjuïc hill in...

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September
22
Fiesta de La Mercé

The Fiesta de la Mercé promises to be the biggest party of the year, involving plenty of live music, spectacular fireworks and Catalonia...

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October
02
Festival Internacional de Jazz

Playing host to one of the most important jazz festivals in the world, Barcelona sets you in the mood for jazz every winter. The festival features...

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December
12
Fiesta de Santa Llúcia

The festivities to the "queen of light" begin with a noisy procession through the old town in which the narrow streets ring with the...

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Barcelona 2013 events

January
05
Three Kings Parade (Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos)

On 5 January every year, the evening before Twelfth Night (Epiphany, 6 January) the Thee Kings (or Three Wise Men of the New Testament) arrive by...

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