Sant Joan 2024: Five plans to celebrate a midsummer's night in Catalonia
The night of Sant Joan arrives with options all over Catalonia to enjoy the revelry
Friday, 21 of june of 2024 - 22:40
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Souvenirs intended for the locals: these are the new (old) posters of La Rambla
The Pòsters de la Rambla collection seeks to recover the charm of posters linked to the city of Barcelona
Thursday, 13 of june of 2024 - 23:12
The video for Dua Lipa's new single: Barcelona, Sagrada Família, 'castells' and water sports
The municipal swimming pools of Montjuïc are the setting for the music video for Dua Lipa's 'Illusion'
Friday, 12 of april of 2024 - 21:40
Barcelona's Sant Jordi 2024 will see the books and roses celebration return fully to La Rambla
Catalonia's epic festival of books and roses, the Diada de Sant Jordi, returns on Tuesday April 23rd
Monday, 8 of april of 2024 - 23:27
The press in Seville, dumbfounded by the presence of Jordi Turull in the city for Holy Week
A writer 'catches' the general secretary of Junts in the queue to visit the 'Señor del Gran Poder' religious sculpture
Thursday, 28 of march of 2024 - 23:14
Who's got the bean? And who is king? US consulate in Barcelona acts out a Catalan 'Reis' tradition
As the 'Tortell de Reis' is served on January 6th, that's when the fun begins, as the staff of the US Consulate found out
Friday, 5 of january of 2024 - 22:09
MAP | The Three Kings in Barcelona: where to see the parade on January 5th
The traditional 'Reis' parade is back with the Three Kings touring Barcelona in extravagant and colourful floats
Thursday, 4 of january of 2024 - 22:40
Civil Guard includes Palau de la Música concert, with pro-independence chants, in Tsunami case
Terrorism investigation summary includes protest at end of traditional Orfeó choral concert on December 26th, 2019
Friday, 15 of december of 2023 - 22:47
The PP and Vox definitively de-Catalanize the 'Diada' of Mallorca
The PP-Vox majority on Mallorca's council has shifted the island's annual festive day from December 31st to September 12th
Thursday, 14 of december of 2023 - 23:16
Rosalía, Daft Punk or Chic: the Sónar-created soundtrack to the Pyromusical at Barcelona's La Mercè
Barcelona's 'festa major' closes on Monday 25th with the fireworks and music spectacle, this year selected by the Sónar team
Friday, 22 of september of 2023 - 13:51
La Mercè 2023: all the information on Barcelona's 'festa major'
From concerts to 'castellers', here's our guide to Barcelona's La Mercè 2023 festivities, from September 22nd to 25th
Monday, 18 of september of 2023 - 17:38
Five things you mustn't miss at the Festes de Sants 2023
They're on now and until August 27th! Don't miss the street festivals in Barcelona's Sants neighbourhood
Monday, 21 of august of 2023 - 22:54
Spanish culture ministry obstructs plans to declare the Catalan rumba a UNESCO heritage item
The Platform for the Defence of the Catalan Rumba explains that the label "Catalan" has made the process more difficult
Friday, 11 of august of 2023 - 19:01
Festes de Gràcia 2023: all the details of Barcelona's most wonderful street parties
The uptown district of Gràcia begins its annual summer 'festa major' on August 15th. Here's our guide.
Thursday, 10 of august of 2023 - 05:30
Catalonia's sardana dance has now inspired a platinum disc, thanks to The Tyets' 'Coti x coti'
From the dancefloors to the beaches, the reggaeton-sardana tune 'Coti x coti' has almost a million listens a month on Spotify
Tuesday, 8 of august of 2023 - 22:10
The traditional Canigó Flame arrives in Barcelona, amid new calls to defend the language
Midsummer flame arrives at the Generalitat palace in a context of concern about anti-Catalan moves in València and Balearics
Friday, 23 of june of 2023 - 18:34
Best activities to celebrate Sant Jordi 2023 in Barcelona the Catalan way
Discover all of the best ways to celebrate Sant Jordi 2023, the special Catalan holiday of love, in Barcelona
Saturday, 22 of april of 2023 - 10:00
Books and roses, culture and love: Sant Jordi 2023 in Barcelona and Catalonia
Everything is ready for the celebration that many Catalans regard as the most beautiful day of the year: Diada de Sant Jordi
Saturday, 22 of april of 2023 - 01:42
What are Catalans like? CEO survey asks about personality traits, favourite foods and football
Above all, many Catalans have a strong sense of responsibility - and almost half say they are Barça fans
Wednesday, 5 of april of 2023 - 21:08
Sant Jordi 2023 in Barcelona: everything you need to know about Catalonia's most romantic day
Learn all about the history, traditions and importance of Sant Jordi, April 23rd, the authentic day for lovers in Catalonia
Monday, 3 of april of 2023 - 05:30
Easter in Barcelona 2023: parades, traditional sweets and celebrations
Celebrate the incredible Easter traditions during Setmana Santa 2023 in Barcelona and enjoy the different events in the city
Tuesday, 28 of march of 2023 - 05:30
No nativity scene in Barcelona's Plaça Sant Jaume; instead, a nocturnal projection
Barcelona city council has substituted the physical display with an interactive projection on the facade of the city hall
Tuesday, 13 of december of 2022 - 23:12
The 'superbowl' event of Catalonia's human-tower sport returns: VIDEOS
Chants of "Independence!" fill the stadium at the biennial big date of this spectacular Catalan tradition
Monday, 3 of october of 2022 - 22:08
La Mercè 2022: all the information on Barcelona's 'festa major'
From concerts to 'castellers', here's our guide to Barcelona's La Mercè 2022 festivities, from September 23rd to 26th
Friday, 23 of september of 2022 - 22:33
An aberrant video from 'The New York Times' mutilates a Catalan icon
Dozens of Catalans react with rage or despair after the US daily sends their great meal-time tradition through the mill
Saturday, 17 of september of 2022 - 02:19
Why call it Crown of Aragon? Let's say: Catalan Crown (Part I)
Wednesday, 27 of july of 2022 - 17:50
A midsummer night's message: special care with fire when celebrating Sant Joan 2022
Municipal fire restrictions will affect Thursday night's celebrations while Catalan government urges special caution
Wednesday, 22 of june of 2022 - 20:04
Berga's Patum festival draws pro-independence fervour - and a noise complaint | VIDEO
After two years lost to Covid, the UNESCO-recognized Patum returns to the Catalan town - but now faces a noise complaint
Friday, 17 of june of 2022 - 23:15
Sant Jordi 2022: What's planned for April 23rd in Catalonia?
Barcelona's literary superblock is a new feature for 2022 in the wonderful Catalan book and rose festival, Sant Jordi
Thursday, 21 of april of 2022 - 19:24
Catalonia's 'mona': the chocolate-flavoured Easter treat given to godchildren
Aimed at kids, these elaborate chocolate-based treats change every year: what are the star 'mones de Pasqua' for 2022?
Friday, 15 of april of 2022 - 01:51
The 3 Kings can come, despite Covid: January 5th parades in Catalonia to go ahead
Covid rules should permit the traditional family-oriented parades to continue
Friday, 24 of december of 2021 - 20:54
Batlle blames pro-independence leaders for Barcelona's riotous booze parties
Monday, 27 of september of 2021 - 21:35
"Get out of our neighbourhoods, Colau", the chant that surprised Barcelona's mayor
Thursday, 23 of september of 2021 - 22:49
Diada 2021 | All the key protests and events of Catalonia's National Day
Friday, 10 of september of 2021 - 20:04
