Traditional festivals, cultural activities, concerts and sightseeing tours in nature. If you want to live Christmas out of Barcelona's regions, check out our events calendar!
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Events
Three Kings Festival in Igualada
If ever there was a pioneering cavalcade in Catalonia, it was, without a doubt, that of Igualada.
The Ametlla de Merola Pastorets
Come and see a performance which dates back to 1878. Come and enjoy the Ametlla de Merola Pastorets.
The Musical Pastorets
Would you like to see a musical version of the Pastorets? Come and see it for yourself in Arenys de Mar!
The First Living Crib Scene in Catalonia
The natural countryside of the Penya del Corb in Corbera de Llobregat becomes the stage for the first living crib scene in Catalonia.
Nit Viva
Discover what a farmer's everyday life was like more than a century ago thanks to the travelling Christmas show, Nit Viva.
Prats de Rei Living Crib Scene
When it gets cold and the nights are long and foggy, the Prats de Rei Living Crib Scene returns. Are you familiar with it?
The Súria Pastorets
With its origins in the 19th century, the Súria Pastorets (a typical Christmas play) are known for being true to the text written by Josep Maria Folch i Torres.
Bages Living Crib Scene
More than 5,000 people visit the Bages Living Crib Scene every year. What about you? Have you seen it?
The Mataró Pastorets
More than 300 people make the Mataró Pastorets possible. Come and see an important performance in the Barcelona region.
Pedra i Sang
Vine a pair l'escudella i els canelons amb l'espectacle Pedra i Sang. Reviu la tragicomèdia sobre l'assassinat de l'abat Biure al Monestir. No et perdis tan esperat musical!
Castrum Fidelis
Travel back in time and visit Castrum Fidelis. Castelldefels takes you back to the Middle Ages to coincide with the Town Festival.
The Espinelves Fir Tree Fair
This is a unique Christmas fair. Don't miss the Espinelves Fir Tree Fair if you want a good Christmas tree.
The Prat Poultry Fair
The Prat de Llobregat Poultry Fair, considered the Winter Town Festival, pays homage to the Pota Blava Chicken.
Fira del gall
In keeping with the tradition, just before Christmas, Vilafranca del Penedès holds the centenary Fira del Gall (Cockerel Fair).
Pi de Centelles Festival
Go out to look for the most beautiful pine tree in the region, decorate it and offer it to Santa Coloma. Welcome to the Centelles Pine Tree Festival!
Pastorets in Calaf
Since 1925, the town of Calaf has performed Els Pastorets (a kind of Christmas play), a performance that is enjoyed by adults and children alike.
The Fia-Faia Festival
"Fia-Faia nostro senyor ha nascut a la paia" (Fia-Faia our Lord was born in the manger). The residents of Bagà and of Sant Julià de Cerdanyola chant this every Christmas Eve.
Badanadal
Take the kids to one of the most complete Christmas Parks in Catalonia. Come and enjoy Christmas on ice at Badanadal!