Expert recommendations of the top events—with tips on how to best experience these celebrations.
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Dia deSant Jordi
April 23, the feast of Saint George, patron saint of Catalonia. People celebrate by exchanging gifts of books and roses.
Dia deSant Joan
June 24, celebrating the summer solstice. Outdoor celebrations all over the city: fireworks, bonfires, live bands. Tip: Best parties are on the beach at Barceloneta.
Festa deBarcelona Grec
Mid-June through earlyAugust. Annual festival of music, theater, and dance. Performers from many different countries and cultures, at venues all over the city—including the open-air Greek amphitheater on Montjuïc. www.barcelonafestival.com
Summercase
Mid-July weekend music festival. Music from mainstream pop to experimental in the Parc del Fòrum. Past festivals included groups like Chemical Brothers, Flaming Lips, and Massive Attack. www.summercase.com
Festa Major de Gracia
Week of August 15. Popular festival in one of the city’s liveliest districts. Street food, live bands, floats, theatricals, all-night block parties.
Festes dela Mercè
Week of September 24. Feast of Our Lady of Mercy, patroness of Barcelona; the city lays on a full palette of concerts, exhibitions, athletic meets, fireworks, parades of gegants (giant figures) and castellers (human towers) in the Plaça deSant Jaume. www.bcn.cat/merce
