Gràcia festival, “Festa Major de Gràcia”, is the largest and most well-known celebration in the Gràcia neighborhood. In addition to its numerous activities, concerts, and popular communal lunches, this neighborhood festivity is renowned for its significant doses of creativity. Gràcia’s streets transform into the most enchanting places, adorned with decorations that transport you to very different worlds. Today, we’ll tell you more about these festivities.
When is the Gràcia Festival celebrated?
The Gràcia Festival is usually celebrated during the third week of August, from August 15th to 21st. It’s a highly awaited event for everyone, reminding us that summer in Barcelona isn’t over yet, but we should make the most of its final stretch!
What is the origin of this Barcelona festival?
The origin of the Gràcia festival dates back to 1817 when the first references to the celebration were found. A curious fact: Did you know that the neighborhood of Vila de Gràcia was an independent municipality from 1850 to 1897?
What happens during these days?
The Gràcia festival offers around 900 activities, designed for people of all ages to enjoy. Among them, you’ll find ‘cercaviles’ (traditional parades through the neighborhood streets), castellers’ performances, concerts, popular meals… Not to mention the most iconic aspect: the decoration of the neighborhood streets!
Gràcia street festival
Neighbors and local businesses in the neighborhood work throughout the year on the decoration of their streets (brainstorming the theme, creating the designs, picking up the materials, building the structures, etc.). It’s an exercise in teamwork, creativity, and unity, resulting in incredible scenes. Strolling through the decorated streets of Gràcia during the Gràcia festivities is undoubtedly an experience you shouldn’t miss. And here, we’ll show you why:
Gràcia is a vibrant neighborhood with so many places to explore: cozy cafeterias, traditional restaurants where you can enjoy delicious Catalan food, iconic squares where you can stop by and have some drinks… In the Gràcia section of the website, you will find many articles to get to know this beautiful neighborhood better.