Taronjada, Dance of the Carnaval Giants & Fireworks Display

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This year, the Santa Eulàlia Festivities begin on Fat Thursday, coinciding with the start of Carnaval. So after the Passejada de les Laies, the winter festival merges with the festive spirit of Carnaval. Rodanxó and Rodanxona, the Carnival Giants, will perform their traditional Arribo dance in Sants during the first Taronjada of the afternoon. They will then make their way to Plaça Sant Jaume to visit the giantess Laia, where a second Taronjada will take place as they dance once again to the music of the Cobla Sant Jordi-Ciutat de Barcelona. The day will draw to a close with a spectacular fireworks display, bringing the festivities to an end with a blend of tradition and the joyful spirit of Carnaval.

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.