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La Diada, celebrated on September 11 is Catalonia’s National Day which commemorates the fall of Barcelona on September 11, 1714.

Nowadays, the Diada has become a popular, festive day of protest, on which Catalan people massively and peacefully rally for Catalan independence. Since 2012, huge demonstrations have filled Barcelona and Catalonia’s streets, with hundreds of thousands of demonstrators taking to the streets every year to assert their right to self-determination every year.

This year’s 11th of September protest will take place in five different cities: Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona, Lleida and Tortosa

America’s Cup 2024
Starting in late August, and carrying on through September and October, the America’s Cup comes to Barcelona! The world’s most prestigious sailing regatta sees incredibly fast A75 craft skim the waves at up to 100 kmph, in a series of head-to-head contests. The best way to watch the America’s Cup is from a boat, where you will have front lane view of the action!
Enjoy it like never before!

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Festa Major del Poblenou – Street festival/party

Date: September 6 to September 15

As a yearly tradition, Barcelona’s neighborhoods take turns hosting their versions of a neighborhood block party. In September, districts of Barceloneta, La Ribera, and Poblenou all hold Festa Major. Festa Major del Poblenou transforms this residential area into a street part of sorts. The bars, restaurants, and cafés are bustling with activities and free concerts across the neighborhood.

Barça, the only football club to have a proprietary store at Madrid Barajas airport💙❤️

L’únic club de futbol amb botiga pròpia a l’aeroport de Madrid Barajas.

El Barça, único club de fútbol con tienda propia en el aeropuerto de Madrid Barajas.

Second only to the Festa Major de Gracia in terms of summer revelry, the Festa Major de Sants is another chance to attend one of Barcelona’s district parties. Expect decorated streets, DJs, workshops, live concerts, castellers and no shortage of boozing and carousing. Most of the action takes place in the streets just behind (west of) Sants Train Station, although there are also some stages in and around the Industrial Park. This is actually my favourite Festa Major in the whole year with a delightfully local vibe.

37th America's Cup Louis Vuitton
It's the showtime!!!!

Escalivada is a traditional Catalan dish made with peppers, aubergines and onions. The name escalivada comes from the Catalan verb escalivar, meaning to cook slowly in ashes for a char-grilled result. However, this recipe uses the more common method of oven roasting the vegetables. It’s a wonderfully simple dish that is perfect to enjoy on its own with a glass of wine and some crusty bread, and you'll often find it on menus as an appetizer or as an accompaniment to a hearty meat dish. Sometimes instead of adding anchovies it is paired with sausage, such as butifarra or fuet, or goats’ cheese. Escalivada can be enjoyed at any temperature.

There's no greater performance location than Gaudi's spectacular Art Nouveau mansion's rooftop, whether you're visiting Barcelona in August or at any other time. Not only can you enjoy rare evening access to one of Barcelona's most spectacular views, but you can also attend a performance on the Dragon Roof Terrace. Rock and roll, jazz, opera, soul, flamenco, and other genres are all represented in the concerts.

Such a beautiful trophy-laden journey. It would be an achievement at any club-not just Barcelona. People underestimated Sergi’s contribution due to the stars he played with during his time. Great to see the club organizing a proper goodbye for a club legend, the last Guardiola’s boy.

Festa major de Gràcia del 15 al 21 d'agost

Party like the locals during this free-to-attend street festival that is beloved by toddlers and teens, and parents and pensioners alike. Different streets compete to win the prize of the best-dressed pavements, following a mix of local and pop culture themes… so expect to find anything from grand nautical set pieces to bizarre homages to popular kids programmes, like Paw Patrol. Decorations aside, entertainment comes in the form of live music, DJs and pop-up bars, while you can also find parades, workshops and demonstrations of health-and-safety-defying Catalan traditions like castellers (human castles) and correfoc (fire runs). Just wander into the Gracia district between 15th and 21st August inclusive, and follow your nose to find the action.

Festa major de Sant Roc, 13-17 Agost.

If you’re looking for something authentic and traditional, then look no further than the city’s oldest barrio party.

Held in honour of Saint Roc, who, according to legend, caught the plague upon a visit to the city but was nursed back to health by a local baker’s dog and protected the city against a later outbreak.

It’s like stepping into a time machine as the costumes, songs, and dances are pretty much the same as they were for the first edition in 1589. In the streets and squares of the Gothic Quarter, you’ll find performances of the Sardana (a traditional Catalan dance) and parades of papier mâché giants.

The highlight here is the chaotic correfoc, a sort of parade with adults and children dressed up as devils and lighting off firecrackers while a series of fire-spitting dragons fire off sparklers and fireworks in all directions.

What could be more fitting that visiting Barcelona’s Temple of August (or what remains of it), during the month named after the Roman Emperor? Only four columns remain of what would have been a sizeable 37-metre-long place of worship, but given that they are close to 2,000 years old these remnants are still impressive – and free to visit at centre d'excursionistes de Catalunya near Pl. Sant Jaume.

Festival Mas i Mas

This concert festival features over 200 performances spread over six iconic Barcelona venues. There's no better way to beat the summer heat than to listen to live music, whether it's a flamenco show in Tarantos or classical music at the Palau de la Musica. Check out a variety of jazz, flamenco, hip-hop, gospel, funk, rock, and other genres performed by local and international performers.

La Pedrera Night Experience.

Discover that La Pedrera is a masterpiece of nature, the very essence of Gaudí's work.

Accompanied by a guide, visit the Flower Courtyard, the Whale Attic hosting the Gaudí Exhibition and the Warrior Rooftop.

This unique visual show features multiple projections on the stairwells, special lighting and an accompanying soundtrack. And to bring the evening to a close, a glass of cava and sweetmeats.

Enjoy this totally unique and amazing immersive show at Casa Mila, one of the most iconic buildings in the city of Barcelona.

A small industrial village in Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the tranquility and beauty of the Modernist architecture that populates Colònia Güell will leave you transfixed!
Created by entrepreneur Eusebi Güell, it's notable for its unique architecture, including an unfinished church designed by Antoni Gaudí. The site offers insight into early 20th-century working conditions and Catalan Modernism architectural style.

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Esqueixada de bacallà is a traditional Catalan dish, a salad of shredded salt cod, tomatoes, onions, olive oil and vinegar and salt.

The name of the dish comes from the Catalan verb esqueixar, to tear or shred. The salt cod in the dish is always shredded with the fingers, never sliced or chopped, to achieve the correct texture.

Located between Montjuic mountain and Parallel avenue, the Poble-sec neighborhood houses an urban market. The neighborhood's biggest festival takes place in the second half of July. The festivities take place in a variety of iconic locations, such as the Plaza del Sortidor, the Tres Xemeneies, and the El Molino theatre, and are organized by numerous organizations. The programme emphasizes dancing and, above all, music, but there is also a strong presence of popular culture, with meetings with giants, castellers, and correfocs.

Dali Challenge

Immerse yourself in the life, work and obsessions of the surrealist genius through an audio story in podcast format and discover more than 60 digitised works in this immersive experience, where virtual reality, augmented reality, micro-mapping and other technological elements will transport you to Dalí's universe like never before. With a scenography and technology at the service of art, this exhibition will challenge your senses and knowledge of one of the icons of surrealism.

Opening hours: From Monday to Sunday from 10h to 22h.
Duration: 60 minutes
What does each ticket include? Full access to the experience.
Age: For all audiences
Location: Reial Cercle Artístic in Barcelona
Starting price: From €12
Important: You must bring headphones and a mobile to enjoy the audio story in podcast format

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Tibidabo Amusement Park.
This century-old park will give you one of the most magical experiences in life, as you are treated to some of the most visually stunning views of the city of Barcelona!

Grec 2024
Welcome to Barcelona's big summer festival. A wide selection of entertainments from every discipline – from circus, theatre and dance to concerts and much more – will fill the city with culture.
The Grec 2024 takes place from June 26 to August 4 with a program of 81 shows and more than 50 activities.

La Nit de Sant Joan is Spain’s biggest outdoor party and will be held on the night of June 23rd 2024.

The Bonfires of Saint John (Las Hogueras de San Juan) have their roots in summer solstice traditions of ancient times – fires were lit to defend against evil spirits believed to roam freely as the sun turned southward again.

Today these bonfires have found their way to the beach. From the beach you’ll see firework displays until sunrise, the chiringuitos (beach bars) stay open and you’ll be sure to meet a ton of people and maybe even take a night swim.

There’s also a normally a free electronic music party at Parc del Fòrum that has free entry till 3 AM.

You’ll be happy to know the Barcelona metro runs all night.

Fórmula 1 Gran Premi d'Espanya
Are you a lover of Formula 1? If so, you're in luck because you can enjoy three thrilling days at the Fórmula 1 Gran Premio de España, where you can see the superstars of motor racing in action.
21st–23rd June.

Concert Bruce Springsteen & E Street Band
Don't miss the concert Bruce Springsteen has lined up for you with the E Street Band. The Boss will be playing to a packed-capacity Olympic Stadium and performing his legendary songs.
20th and 22nd June

Sónar 2024
Take part in a unique landmark event and one of the world's most innovative festivals. Since 1994, Sonar has been breaking new ground and bringing us the latest in multimedia language and art and electronic music, making it one of the world's must-see events.
13th–15th June.

Rammstein
The leading exponents of industrial metal come to Barcelona's Olympic Stadium. A golden opportunity to see this legendary band performing live.
11th June.

World Environment Day
Join in the celebrations for World Environment Day by taking part in all kinds of activities committed to environmental sustainability and raising awareness of climate change. Now is the time!
5th June.

Corpus Christi and the Dancing Egg
Date: 30th May to 2nd June

This religious festival takes place on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday to mark the Feast of Corpus Christi.

The Dancing Egg refers to the tradition of placing a boiled egg into the jet of a fountain so it “dances” in the water. The fountain is decorated with flowers and fruit, and you can find a Dancing Egg in the Gothic Cathedral cloister as well as in some other courtyards and gardens such as the Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes and Frederic Marès Museum.

There is also a Sardana dance performance in Plaça de Sant Jaume at 7pm on Thursday 30th, and a procession the following Sunday beginning in Plaça de Sant Jaume leading to the Cathedral. You can spot the Gegants (giants) and other traditional Catalan festival figures like the lion and eagle in the procession.

Primavera Sound
Date: 29th May to 2nd June 2024

Primavera Sound music festival takes place at the end of May into the start of June. Top international music artists perform across three main days of live music (with two smaller events a day either side) at the Parc del Fòrum just outside the city centre.

Primavera Sound 2024 headliners include Pulp, Vampire Weekend, Lana del Rey, The National and PJ Harvey. It’s great fun and tickets are available for just one day or over the whole weekend.

The 18th edition of the Barcelona's Modernist Fair will take place on May 24th, 25th and 26th. This year, it is dedicated to the poet and playwright àngel Guimerà. A virtual leap into the Barcelona of the late 19th and early 20th centuries to stroll and enjoy a unique architectural and cultural heritage in the world.

Discover the daily life of the neighbors and businesses of a city that grew thanks to an artistic movement that shaped the landscape and personality of Barcelona and turned it into the world capital of Modernism.
Program: https://www.firamodernistadebarcelona.cat/en/modernista-fair/program

Faves a la catalana!!

In Catalunya, broad beans have formed part of the local cuisine since ancient times. Today it is a very popular dish, normally consumed during the harvest season, which lasts from February until late June. Made with mainly fava beans, stock and a small bit of botifarra negra, a Catalan blood pudding. Both a filling and hearty dish, this bomb is usually cooked in an earthenware dish.

Preparation:
Fry the pancetta, scallions and onion in a cooking pot until they begin to colour. Add the broad beans, herbs, sausage and a cup of water. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover with the lid and place on a low heat until the broad beans are cooked.