Traditional Folk Dancing

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Photo by Christian Bertrand courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona.

The city of Barcelona has around twenty esbarts (traditional dance groups) in its districts. The vast majority have a child and youth section, and they are the stars for the Festes de Santa Eulàlia! Children take center stage, and as part of the city's annual winter festival they will be sharing their best folk dances to the beat of the Cobla Ciutat de Terrassa.

The display will span two days, and a total of eight different dance groups will be performing. Saturday audiences will enjoy the dances of Esbart Vila de Gràcia, Esbart Sant Martí, Esbart Ciutat Comtal and Esbart Català de Dansaires. On Sunday it will be the turn of the Esbart Joventut Nostra, Esbart Maragall, Esbart Sant Jordi and Ballets de Catalunya.

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.