Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February

Annual winter festival for the whole family which celebrates Catalan culture and commemorates Saint Eulalia, the co-patron saint of Barcelona

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One of Barcelona’s biggest annual festivals commemorates Saint Eulalia, a 13 year-old Roman Christian martyr. The festival, led by the star of the festival, giantess Laia, fills the streets and squares of Ciutat Vella on the days around 12th February with giants, giantesses, devils, dragons, mules, eagles and lions made by children in the local schools. The festival showcases some of Catalonia’s unique cultural traditions that have been documented since the 14th century, including: folkloric music and dances such as the Sardana (traditional national dance of Catalonia), the Moixiganga (an ancient tradition combining popular dance and human towers), and other traditional music and dance shows performed in various key locations around the city.

Artesanal workshops and craft stalls selling local Catalan produce further promote the Catalan cultural identity. But the festival is not only for fun, it also aims to educate children in the political institutions in Barcelona and to demonstrate the values of shared responsibility and active citizenship, through speeches, exhibitions, workshops, open-house days, and the symbolic raising of the Penó de Santa Eulàlia flag on the City Hall.

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Festes de Santa Eulàlia/ Santa Eulalia Festival

Various locations in Ciutat Vella area of Barcelona

When

Every year on days surrounding February 12

Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February
Les Festes de Santa Eulália, Barcelona: every year on days around 12th February

Opening Hours

Monday:
Open 24 Hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 Hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 Hours
Thursday:
Open 24 Hours
Friday:
Open 24 Hours
Saturday:
Open 24 Hours
Sunday:
Open 24 Hours

Seasons

10 February 2024 - 12 February 2024

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