What's on in Barcelona

June

SÓNAR (International festival of advanced music and multimedia)
Barcelona
Running for over 13 years the Sónar festival plays host to a variety of dance and electronic music fused with contemporary arts and advanced multimedia. Various musical tastes are catered for in both the day and night time activities. In the day the events take place in the Centre of Contemporary Culture, ranging from exhibitions, presentations and visual screenings to live performances. In the evening the action takes place in Calle Botánica with a variety of well-known acts performing throughout the night. The festival is extremely popular with both the public and the trade so book early!

June - July

Barcelona Pride
Various Locations
Three weeks of events (many free) including the famous parade! Fiesta!

June - July

Barcelona Summer Festival
Barcelona
The Barcelona Summer Festival or the "Grec Festival" began in 1976 as a theatre festival. Nowadays it is one of the most popular cultural events on the Barcelona summer calendar. Top names in the field of music will be headlining. There will also be a variety of performing arts on offer throughout the 4 week programme.

September

Fiesta of La Mercé
Barcelona
The Fiesta of La Mercé is a celebration of the Virgin Mercy. During the four day fiesta the city is transformed by mythical creatures and cultural activities. Fire-breathing dragons take to the streets alongside fantastic dance groups, costumed devils and various musical groups. Fireworks are also popular, particularly suring the "Carrefoc" when a procession of costumed devils, dragons and eagles take to the street. There are also human towers created by "castellers", street theatre workshops and kite displays.

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