Sardana Dancing

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The city’s winter festival begins with a traditional sardana gathering performed by the Cobla Sant Jordi – Ciutat de Barcelona. The square will fill with dance circles, as residents of all ages join in and follow the rhythm of the music.

One of the most special moments will come when the Passejada de les Laies (The Walk of the Laias) enters Plaça de Sant Jaume. The music won’t stop, however. The cobla will continue playing and the sardanes will keep sounding to give way to the first dances that mark the start of the celebration.

What to Do for Festes de Santa Eulàlia

Celebrated in the days surrounding February 12th, the Santa Eulàlia festival program is packed with things to do and see. From parades and exhibits filled with gegants (giants), capgrossos (bigheads) and fire-breathing beasts to giant castells (human towers), traditional dances and correfocs (fire runs), you're sure to find something to delight and amaze you.

But if all the festivities of La Mercè get to be a bit too much, why not take a culture break? Many of the city’s museums observe the holiday with a jornada de portes obertes (open doors). To make the most of your time, take a look at our interactive map with all the locations that are throwing open their doors for free: Free Museums in Barcelona for Santa Eulàlia.

See our page about the Festes de Santa Eulàlia for info on the festival's events and discover the story behind one of the biggest celebrations on Barcelona's calendar and the many traditions that make this beloved Catalan holiday so special.

For more events check our online events calendar.