La Patum de Berga
La Patum is a medieval festival of fire, music and mythical beasts celebrated in the mountain town of Berga during Corpus Christi week. Recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2005, it features fire-breathing demons, battling angels, giants and a climactic inferno called the Salt de Plens where the entire plaza erupts in flames. It is one of the oldest and most intense festival traditions in Spain.
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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.
Medieval Market of Vic
The Mercat Medieval de Vic is Catalonia's premier medieval event and one of the largest medieval markets in southern Europe. Every December, the elegant market town of Vic transforms its historic centre into a medieval world with over 500 stalls, theatrical performances, workshops and tens of thousands of visitors. Combined with the atmospheric winter setting and Vic's rich architectural heritage, it's a unique pre-Christmas medieval experience.
June
Sónar Festival
The world's premier festival of advanced music and digital arts, Sónar splits between daytime cultural events in the city centre and all-night electronic music at the Fira Gran Via.
September
Castells Festival Season (Catalonia)
The castells season in Catalonia runs mainly from spring to autumn, when local teams (colles castelleres) build human towers during festivals in towns across the region.