New Year’s Eve is just around the corner! How are you going to celebrate this special date in Barcelona? Here we share some ideas in case you are wondering what to do on New Year’s eve in Barcelona ;-)
“Campanades” at Font Màgica de Montjuic for New Year’s Eve in Barcelona
Here in Spain we have a very particular and special way of welcoming the new year. We celebrate what we call “Las Campanadas”. And what does this word mean exactly?
Las Campanadas is a popular ritual we follow for new year’s eve along with our family or friends, and it consists of eating pieces of grape during the last 36 seconds of the year, one every three seconds. Reunited all together, we eat them guided by the sound of the clock (normally the mythical huge clock placed at the popular square Plaza del Sol in Madrid or the one in La Font de Montjuic in Barcelona).
After this, we stand up with our glasses full of cava (typical beverage for these occasions), and share our best wishes with everyone. CHEERS!
If you want to experience this special ritual for Barcelona nye, you have the opportunity at La Font Màgica de Montjuic! Almost 70.000 people are reunited there in front of this Fountain, to say bye to the year that ends and to welcome in the new year. Also you will enjoy a show which combines music, magic lights from the fountain and a final fireworks show.
Here we share some important details in case you are in Barcelona and want to attend this special event for new year’s eve:
- Where: In front of La Font de Montjuic.
- When: December 31 around 23pm.
- How to arrive. Subway: España stop (lines 1 and 3). Subway service all night. Bus (day service): lines 9, 13, 37, 48, 55, D20 and H12 (until 22.30-23pm approximately). Bus (night service): lines N0, N1, N2, N13, N14, N15, N16, N17 (from 23pm and during all night).
- Free entrance.
Want to see how this party was last year? Take a look at this video from last new year in Barcelona:
Barcelona nightclubs for New Year’s Eve
After celebrating new year’s eve in La Font Màgica de Montjuic, you may want to party a little bit. In that case, here we share some of the most popular night clubs to celebrate new year in Barcelona.
Sala Razzmatazz
- Ticket for 40 euros (buying the ticket in advance).
- Ticket for 60 euros (buying the ticket the same night).
- Adress: Pamploma, 88
- How to get there: Marina stop (Subway L1).
Visit their website for more information: http://www.salarazzmatazz.com
Sala Apolo
- Ticket for 15,50 euros (buying the ticket in advance).
- Ticket for 18 euros (buying the ticket the same night).
- Address: Nou de la Rambla, 113.
- How to get there: Paral.lel stop (Subway L1 or L3).
Visit their website for more information: https://www.sala-apolo.com/en/
El Poble Espanyol
- Regular ticket for 35 euros (buying the ticket in advance).
- Regular ticket for 50 euros (buying the ticket the same night).
- Address: Avinguda Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13.
- How to get there: España Stop (Subway L1 or L3).
Visit their website for more information: https://www.poble-espanyol.com/en/event/festa-de-cap-dany-2016/
Sidecar Factory Club
A great option if you don’t want to spend much money. Great music at the lowest price for a different Barcelona nye: http://www.sidecarfactoryclub.com
- Address: Plaça Reial, 7
- How to get there: Subway L3 Liceu stop and L4 Jaume I stop.
We hope these ideas might have given you the answer to the initial question: What to do on New Year’s eve in Barcelona? Happy New Year’s Eve in Barcelona! :)