Popular festivals in Catalonia
Explore the popular and traditional festivals of Catalonia, with links to each celebration's history, main events and distinctive atmosphere.
Featured celebrations in Catalonia
- Amposta Festes Majors
Usual date: Around 15 August
Where it is held: Amposta - Amposta Market Square Festival
Usual date: Mid-May
Where it is held: Amposta - Balsareny Traginers Festival
Usual date: The Sunday before Carnival
Where it is held: Balsareny - Barcelona-Sitges International Vintage Car Rally
Usual date: March or April
Where it is held: Barcelona and Sitges - Encamisada de Falset
Usual date: Weekend closest to 17 January
Where it is held: Falset - Festivals in Gràcia en Barcelona
Usual date: 15–21 August
Where it is held: Barcelona - Festivals in La Mercè in Barcelona
Usual date: Around 24 September
Where it is held: Barcelona - Festivals in Santa Tecla de Tarragona
Usual date: 14–24 September
Where it is held: Tarragona