The Festival of Barceloneta is celebrated around the day of San Miguel (September 29). During the Fiesta Mayor there are sardana concerts, havaneres on the beach, correfocs, concerts, dances, a parade with the giants Pep Barceló and María la Nieta, and the cannon parade: a local dressed as a Napoleonic general carries a cannon and, as he shoots candies, it is very popular among children. The cannon passes through the streets of the neighborhood and each time it is fired the attendees pretend to fall and collect the candy. In addition to these activities, some streets are decorated by the neighbors who organize their own activities (music and dance mainly). This festival organized by the Association of Neighbors of La Barceloneta seems to have started in the mid-nineteenth century, on the occasion of the centenary of the constitution of the neighborhood.
The most important events and activities of the Festa Major de La Barceloneta in 2024
September 25th
The proclamation
Neus Bernaus, Cristina Barbero and Rosa Sabanés, in charge of the municipal equipment. The silver cannon is delivered and tributes are paid by the AAVV of La Barceloneta. The giants of Barceloneta participate from the Barceloneta market to the Barceloneta square, and the Raval's Band will perform with snacks and other surprises.
Time: 20:00 h.
Place: Plaça de La Barceloneta.
September 26th
Guided Route "La Barceloneta and the sea".
An itinerary that connects the past and the present to learn about the origins and evolution of Barcelona's most seafaring neighborhood. During the tour, with the help of an expert guide, we will meet people who will show us the architecture of the eighteenth century, the bombardments of the Civil War, leisure areas such as public baths or the historic "merenderos", the port activity, the world of fishing and sports, all linked to the sea. Free activity with limited places. Registration here.
Time: 19:00 h.
Place: Casa de la Barceloneta 1761 (carrer de Sant Carles, 6).
September 27th
Habanera singing with rum cremat.
Time: 19:00 h.
Place: Plaça de La Barceloneta.
Correfoc of the cannon
Dj + Havana d'primera + Dj
Time: from 21:00 to 23:00 h.
Itinerary: Passeig Marítim with Pepe Rubianes street, until Poeta Boscà square.
Young party
Party with DJ's and gifts for attendees.
Time: from 22:00 to 2:00 h.
Place: Poeta Boscà square.
Dance night
Live music to dance and have fun.
Time: from 22:30 to 2:00 h.
Place: Pescadors street.
September 28th
Children's party
Breakfast, inflatable games, workshops and face painting.
Time: from 10:00 to 13:00 h.
Place: Salvat-Papasseit street.
Sardana dance with the Cobla Sant Jordi.
Showing of the sardana groups.
Time: from 12:00 to 14:00 h.
Place: Poeta Boscà square.
Barcelona Tast
Exhibition of local commerce and gastronomy with workshops and live music.
Time: from 12:30 to 21:30 h.
Place: Port Vell.
Beastly fire
Parade with torches, correfoc and fire display.
Time: from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Torchlight parade: Andrea Dòria street, Plaça del Poeta Boscà and Miquel de Pedrola street.
Correfoc parade: Pepe Rubianes street, Passeig Joan de Borbó and Plaça de la Barceloneta.
Place fire display: Plaça de La Barceloneta.
Concert
Concert by Boris Michael and Walletboy Dj, electropop and dj to dance non-stop.
Time: from 22:00 to 3:00 h.
Place: Pescadors street.
September 29th
Ta-ka-tà Championship on the beach
Sport originating in Barceloneta, a mixture of beach volleyball and tennis, as it is played with a tennis ball but with the hand.
Time: from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place: Somorrostro beach.
Trabucaires and Canyon Party
Parade and departure of the Cannon in the streets of the Barceloneta neighborhood. With the accompaniment of General Lagarto's Dwarf.
Time: Trabucaires (9:00 h) and Fiesta del Cañón (10:00 h)
Place: the streets of La Barceloneta.
Parade of banners of the Barceloneta's choral associations.
Meeting of all the banners of the choral associations of Barceloneta, parading through different streets with the accompaniment of the Gigantón Miguelet and the Giants of Barceloneta.
Time: from 12.00 to 15.00 h
Itinerary: departure at Plaça Poeta Boscà and arrival at Plaça de la Maquinista.
Barcelona Tast
Exhibition of local commerce and gastronomy with workshops and live music.
Time: from 12:30 to 21:30 h.
Place: Port Vell.
Catalan Rumba
Catalan rumba concerts.
Time: from 13:00 to 14:00 h.
Place: Carrer del Mar.
Gospel Concert
By the group Little Light Gospel Choir.
Time: from 19:00 to 21:00 h.
Place: Plaça de La Barceloneta.
Closing of the Festa Major de La Barceloneta.
Performance of the musician Muchacho y los Sobrinos and laser show.
Time: from 22:00 to 23:00 h.
Place: Poeta Boscà square.
La Sardineta, a major festival within the Barceloneta's major festival.
La Sardineta is an association of agroecological consumption, founded in 2010 in the neighborhood of La Barceloneta, Barcelona. The organization promotes responsible consumption that respects both the environment and people. It focuses on the purchase of agroecological products that guarantee a fair price for producers, respect natural cycles and encourage local and fair marketing.
In addition, La Sardineta participates in neighborhood movements and organizes since its creation the Fiesta Mayor Sardineta, an event that is part of the Fiesta Mayor de La Barceloneta.
How to get there
Metro: L4 Barceloneta
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