Diada de Sant Jordi
On April 23rd, Catalonia celebrates its most romantic tradition. Streets fill with stalls selling books and roses as couples exchange gifts: a rose for her, a book for him.
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November
Todos los Santos & Castañada
November 1st brings roasted chestnuts, sweet panellets, cemetery visits and autumnal traditions across Spain, with Catalonia's Castañada being the most distinctive regional celebration.
June
Primavera Sound
Primavera Sound is one of Europe's most acclaimed music festivals, held annually at Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona. Known for its cutting-edge lineup spanning indie, electronic, hip-hop, pop, and experimental music, it attracts over 200,000 visitors from around the world.
August
Festa Major de Gràcia
Each August, the Gràcia neighborhood erupts into a spectacular celebration where streets compete to create the most imaginative decorations from recycled materials, with live music and communal dinners.
May
Aplec del Cargol
The Aplec del Cargol in Lleida is the world's largest snail-eating festival and a Fiesta of National Tourist Interest. Over three days, 200,000+ visitors consume around 12 tonnes of snails cooked in dozens of styles, while enjoying live music, competitions, and Catalan traditions.