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Christmas Fair at Sagrada Família
Following the Catalan tradition of stands devoted to the Christmas holidays, Fira de la Sagrada Família offers many types of complements, from figures and accessories for the traditional nativity scenes to Christmas trees and various decorations. The handicrafts from different countries and by different artists also stand out. The festive atmosphere around this characteristic area of Barcelona is complemented with stands of craft foods such as torrons, cheeses, cold meats, sweets and chestnuts.
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The streets of Barcelona welcome Christmas with light and colour. From November 22nd , the Christmas spirit will light up until January. The motifs of the lighting are different and varied: you will find traditional lights and also highly innovative compositions which invite you to experience and enjoy what the city is planning for these festivities.
This year, “Barcelona Llums de Nadal” brings artistic light designs to every district, created by five winning studios in collaboration with ADI-FAD. More than 126 km of streets shine with festive installations, alongside over fifty illuminated fountains and creative shop windows by design schools. A dedicated Christmas map invites you to explore emblematic routes and enjoy the city’s glowing atmosphere.
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Fira de Santa Llúcia is a street market which has been held since at least 1786 in front of the Cathedral around Christmas time. You will find Christmas trees on sale there, as well as baubles, wreaths and mistletoe. However, the main attraction of this fair are the pieces used to set up the nativity scene: figurines, moss, the manger, fountains and the ineffable "caganer" that surprises us every year with new incarnations. During the Fair, there will be lots of activities and shows related to Christmas to enjoy, a tió gigante (giant man), dances and musical performances.
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Responsible Consumption and Social Solidarity Economy Fair
People in Barcelona know there's another way to give presents at Christmas. A way that looks out for the planet and human rights. This is why, for a number of years now, the Responsible Consumption and Social Solidarity Economy Fair in Plaça Catalunya has become the go-to place to find that special gift that is made locally, sustainably and responsibly, and showcases everything you'll find, all year round, in the different districts of the city.
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Christmas at PortAventura World
PortAventura is the perfect setting for Christmas holidays, with traditional decorations, full of Christmas trees, lights, wreaths and shiny snowflakes. It makes the park the best place to spend a family Christmas. Let yourself be moved by the happiness of the little ones and revisit your childhood dreams in what will undoubtedly be an unforgettable Christmas with your loved ones.
This year, the Royal Emissaries will arrive at Mediterrània Lake following the star that guides them on their way from the East. All the PortAventura World characters will join Santa Claus and the park dancers in the Christmas Parade, dancing to the rhythm of Christmas Carols created especially for the occasion.
And for the perfect finishing touch, the 5th January, their Majesties the Kings of the East visit PortAventura World to collect the children's letters and to hand out sweets to all the children who have been good during the year. -
Christmas at the museums and sites of architectural interest
During the Christmas holidays, the museums of the city are offering a very interesting alternative to get out of the house but without going out in the cold. It consists of various activities, workshops and proposals scheduled for these holidays, and which complement the interesting exhibitions currently being held. Many options, that will make your Christmas a cultural and artistic adventure.
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Fira de Reis Fair of the three wise men
The Spanish tradition of the Three Wise Men would not be the same without the Fair of the Three Wise Men that is organized every year along the avenue Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, between the streets of Muntaner and Rocafort. There you can find all kinds of toys, gifts, handicrafts and Christmas typical products. This year the fair will not miss its appointment with the city.
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In the midst of an impassioned debate on sustainability and unchecked consumerism, one of the causes of unprecedented climate change, DrapArt is an attempt to make us view recycling not merely as a critical tool but also from a positive angle linked to art.
Created to focus on art that uses recycled materials and objects, this festival continues to strike a chord promoting emerging artists, designers, craftspeople and other creatives from around the world who reuse and recycle their raw materials. -
Christmas Fair at the Molll de la Fusta
With Christmas comes a new edition of the Christmas market in Barcelona's Moll de la Fusta. Located in the Moll de Bosch i Alsina, this new edition promises even more fun and entertainment, as it adds new illuminations, a new synthetic ice rink, stalls for shops and eateries, a traditional carousel, new attractions and some of the Maritime Museum's boats specially decorated for the occasion. The venue also has a stage where various shows for the whole family will take place, organised by the city's cultural associations and organisations.
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Christmas concert in the Plaça de la Catedral Orfeó Català
One of Barcelona's most beautiful Christmas traditions is the annual concert given by the Orfeó Català and its children's and girls' choirs. This free concert is organised by Barcelona City Council and fills the heart of the city with harmonious melodies full of the spirituality associated with this time of the year.
