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.
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Fires de Sant Narcís
Ten days honouring Girona's patron saint with castells competitions, correfoc fireworks, sardana dancing, fairground rides, and concerts.
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.
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.
December
Fira de Santa Llúcia
Barcelona's oldest Christmas market (since 1786) fills the square in front of the Cathedral with nativity scene figures, caganers, Christmas trees and traditional Catalan holiday crafts.