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.
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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.
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.
February
Carnaval de Sitges
Sitges Carnival is Spain's most colourful and inclusive celebration. This charming coastal town near Barcelona transforms into a non-stop party with extravagant parades, drag competitions, and the legendary Rua de la Disbauxa (debauchery parade). Over 300,000 visitors join the fun.
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.