These festivities of the most bohemian and multicultural neighborhood of Barcelona offer attendees activities of all kinds and for all ages: concerts, gastronomy, sports, workshops for children and adults, correfocs, performances, cinema, dance, games, open days and much more. La Rambla del Raval is one of the focal points of the festival, with numerous activities during the day and night, but the Festa Major del Raval extends to other streets, squares and spaces in the neighborhood.
The most important activities of the Raval Festival 2024
This year's Festa Major del Raval will offer a vibrant mix of culture, music and traditions for all tastes. For four days, from July 11 to 14, visitors will be able to enjoy a wide variety of activities and shows in different parts of the neighborhood. Here are the highlights not to be missed:
July 11th
The event begins at 7:30 pm at Plaza Vicenç Martorell with the "Tarde del Pregón y Pasacalles". Here you can enjoy a lively parade and the proclamation of the Festival by Janet Merida, spokesperson for the association Putas Libertarias del Raval. The evening will culminate with a concert and dance by the Raval's Band.
July 12th
On Friday we will have the "Fiesta Carabutsí", from 6:00 pm until 2:00 am. In addition, from 19:00 h to 00:00 h, the Rubió i Lluch Gardens will host a community day with concerts, dinner and other activities, while in the street d'en Robador the "Musical Fest Robadors" will be held from 19:00 h to 2:00 h. At the Monastery of Sant Pau, the Amoeba will offer a show from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. For the little ones and families, there will be chocolate, puppets and music in Hort de la Bomba street from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. At 20:30 h, the Jardines de les Voltes d'en Cirés will be the scene of a popular dinner for the festival. Don't miss the opera in front of the Palau Güell, in Nou de la Rambla, from 10:00 h to 00:00 h. Folch i Torres square will vibrate with Freedonia' s concerts and DJ's from 8:30 pm to 2:00 am, and the night will end with the Ameba Park Fest at Terenci Moix Square from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am.
July 13th
Saturday starts with family activities from 12:00 h to 14:00 h with "Oyayi in Fiesta Mayor: Mabuhay Concert Night" at Plaza Castella, dedicated to the Filipino community. The day will continue with the "Fiesta Mayor Flamenca" at the Calle d'en Robador from 4:30 pm to 3:00 pm. At 17:00 h, the Plaza Gardunya will be the starting point for the parade of giants and the plantada of giants. The afternoon continues with the parade of festive imagery and the Diada Bastonera, which will tour several streets of the Raval. At 19:00 pm, the Plaza de la Gardunya will host the Diada Castellera. The night will be enlivened with a popular botifarrada from 9:00 pm to 00:00 am. The Ameba Parkfest will return to Plaza Terenci Moix from 19:00 h to 2:00 h, while the special FLEASTOCK '24 Flea Market will take place in the Tarongers Garden from 18:30 h to 3:00 h. The day will conclude with Freedonia at the Fiesta Mayor in Plaza Folch i Torres from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am.
July 14th
The last day of the Fiesta Mayor begins at 12:00 h with a floral offering to the Virgen del Carmen in the Church of Carmen. In the evening, from 20:00 h to 23:00 h, attendees can enjoy the "Tabalada", a drum route that will start from the Plaza Pedró and continue through several streets of the neighborhood. This route will be linked to the "Correfoc", a fire and pyrotechnics show that promises to be one of the most exciting moments of the festival. Finally, the Plaza Sant Agustí will be the scene of the Habaneras from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm, putting the finishing touch to this celebration.
The Raval Festival is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of this emblematic neighborhood of Barcelona.
Activities in the neighborhood's cultural centers
The Raval Festival not only promises to be a celebration full of music, dances and parades, but also an opportunity to explore the most emblematic cultural spaces of the neighborhood. Here are some of the most outstanding activities you can enjoy during these festive days:
Liceu: Immerse yourself in the history and majesty of the Gran Teatre del Liceu with guided tours on Thursday, July 11 and Friday, July 12, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Don't forget to reserve your place by consulting the program.
CCCB: The Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona offers a free guided visit to the exhibition"Subúrbia: The Construction of the American Dream". Enjoy this fascinating exhibition on Friday July 12 in Catalan (from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm), Saturday July 13 in Spanish (from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm), and Sunday July 14 again in Catalan (from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm).
Filmoteca: Celebrate the 12th anniversary of the Filmoteca in the Raval with a series of special screenings. Check the program for details of the films to be screened.
Museu Marítim: On Sunday, July 14, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, visit the Maritime Museum and discover some of its impressive ships. An ideal experience for lovers of the sea and sailing.
Centre d'Art Santa Mònica: On July 13 and 14 at 12:00 h, you can enjoy guided tours of the exhibition "Time Machines. Redrawing the past and fabulating the future in prison". An artistic exploration not to be missed.
MACBA: The Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona will open its doors on July 12, 13 and 14 so that visitors can explore its collections without prior reservation. In addition, there will be various activities, some of which will require reservations, so check the program for more information.
Visits to the Neighborhood Churches: Several churches in the Raval will offer guided tours, giving you the opportunity to learn about their architecture and history in detail. Check the schedule in the program.
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