Barcelona’s Christmas Lights Ceremony

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Photo by Martí Petit courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

Barcelona kicks off the holiday season with a the annual "lighting of the Christmas lights" ceremony along Passeig de Gràcia marking the return of festive lighting to the heart of the city.

Featuring urban dance, rap and audiovisual effects, the opening show boasts 28 performers on five street stages along Passeig de Gràcia. Each stage will be displayed on large screens accompanied by 3D animation, light effects, smoke and pyrotechnics, creating an immersive, multi-dimensional visual experience.

For more events check our online events calendar.

Christmas in Catalunya

Are you curious about Catalan holiday traditions? Head over to our page Christmas in Barcelona, and you'll learn about the famous Catalan "pooping log" and the caganer. If you're looking for something Christmassy to do, check out our list of events in and around the city at: What's on in Barcelona: Christmas.