After a long confinement, a de-escalation and a return to a certain normality that was baptized as the new normal, we reached selective confinements, curfews, temporary (and unfortunately permanent) closures of bars, restaurants and other businesses. By decree of a virus that has arrived with force at the gates of December, we will have a Christmas on probation. It is surprising for this reason, as throughout all these months of closings, openings, escalations, de-escalations, cancellations and postponements, numerous events have been held. The Internet and the virtual world have helped a lot, of course, but we are convinced that even without the digital, event organizers would have managed to keep a flame burning, that's what it was all about. We have tried to put this on the record, often fighting discouragement but not being carried away by it. This is how it will continue to be this Christmas, that of 2020, which will begin tomorrow in Barcelona with the lighting of lights.
Lighting the Christmas lights of Barcelona
The ceremony and the Christmas lights lighting party moves to the Ciutat Vella district. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will last approximately one hour. This year's show will be directed by the dancer Sol Picó and will offer live music. Eight dancers will represent a family with children, parents and grandparents confined to a flat, with the idea of reflecting on the emotions we feel during this pandemic. The event has been conceived to be televised (BTV) and without an audience, but depending on the evolution of the Covid-19 crisis, it will be possible to attend with limited capacity.
Children, Shows, Theater/Dance
26/11/2020 to 06/01/2021
Free event
Fira de Santa Llúcia - Christmas Market
The Fira de Santa Llúcia is the oldest and classic Christmas market in Barcelona (1786-2019, this year is its 234th anniversary). In its 282 stalls, which are installed on the Avenida de la Catedral in the Gothic Quarter just in front of the Cathedral, you will find handmade gifts, figures for nativity scenes, and lots of traditional Christmas decorative elements.
Local markets - Flea markets
27/11/2020 to 23/12/2020
Free event
Christmas Market of the Sagrada Familia
The Christmas Market at the Sagrada Familia is held opposite to the Sagrada Familia church since the 60s. Nearly a hundred stalls (this year it will be half) sell all kinds of figures and elements for cribs, Christmas trees and plants, gifts and food products and candies. No shortage of course of churros stalls and you will find also chestnuts and sweet potatoes stalls.
Local markets - Flea markets
28/11/2020 to 23/12/2020
Free event
Explore Barcelona with a Local at Christmas
The essence of Christmas in Barcelona is in the old town. On this visit, guided by a local of Barcelona, you will get to know the streets and alleys of the Gothic Quarter with special attention to the classic spaces of Christmas such as the Christmas market of Santa Llúcia (the oldest in Barcelona) located next to the Cathedral and the Nativity that each year is placed in the Plaza de Sant Jaume, where is the headquarters of the City Council.
Experiences
02/12/2020 to 06/01/2021
Christmas in the Poble Espanyol
Poble Espanyol will be filled with Christmas scenes in several of its streets, squares and shop windows. Strolling through this monument town of Barcelona you will discover the houses of the elves, the corner of the mailboxes, the eastern corner prepared for the arrival of the Three Wise Men and the House of Santa Claus. In the Plaza Mayor you will find for the first time a large Christmas tree and you can enjoy good live music and circus and magic performances. In the Tent, Emotion awaits you, a winter show of dance and acrobatics.
Children, Concerts, Shows, Theater/Dance
05/12/2020 to 05/01/2021
