Christmas Events for Kids in Barcelona (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

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For 2026, we confirmed 41 Christmas events for kids in Barcelona. The season opens on November 19 with Show “Els Llums de Sant Pau. El Petit Príncep” (The Little Prince) and runs until March 14 with Circus show “Cyborg” by Circ Raluy Legacy. Of these, 21 are free. Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in Spain.

The short version

  • Kids’ Christmas events confirmed for 2026 in Barcelona, Corbera de Llobregat, La Garriga and Mataró: 41
  • First: Show “Els Llums de Sant Pau. El Petit Príncep” (The Little Prince), Barcelona, November 19
  • Free events: Workshop “A la recerca del Tió” (Minielèctric) (In Search of the Tió), The Tió at Centre Cívic La Sedeta, Lletra petita, Llibres a escena: show 'No riguis del meu avet' (Don't Laugh at My Fir Tree), by Núria Alonso, Nadal infantil a la Guatlla (Children's Christmas at La Guatlla), Family show “Tió de Nadal”, Lletra Petita, Llibres a escena: English story time 'We disagree about this tree', by Santa's Helper and more

Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by town, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (registration, ages, what is included).

At a glance: Christmas events for kids in Barcelona

Kids’ Christmas events
41 confirmed for 2026
Towns
Barcelona, Corbera de Llobregat, La Garriga and Mataró
Season
November 19 to March 14
Free events
21
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Free 21Ticketed and paid 20

Free Christmas events for kids in Barcelona

Christmas craftsFree

Workshop “A la recerca del Tió” (Minielèctric) (In Search of the Tió)

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Centre Cívic l'Elèctric, in Vallvidrera, offers an adventure afternoon to welcome the tió de Nadal. Kids and teens head into Collserola for a scavenger hunt to find the tió and celebrate its arrival once again this year.

The website asks you to bring a flashlight, which is essential for the adventure. The activity is free, with advance registration and limited spots, handled by phone, email or the center's WhatsApp.

Parent tip: Bring a flashlight and warm clothes, because the activity is outdoors in Collserola.

Host
Centre Cívic l'Elèctric (Ajuntament de Barcelona) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Cívic l'Elèctric, Carretera de Vallvidrera a les Planes, km 6,5, 08017 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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The Tió at Centre Cívic La Sedeta

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Before the holidays begin, Centre Cívic La Sedeta organizes the Tió party with the Casal Infantil. The afternoon offers games, workshops and other experiences designed to enjoy as a family, and ends with the moment of making the Tió “poop” its presents.

The activity is free, but you need to reserve a spot through the center's website, by phone or in person. Spots can be reserved starting at 10 am on the Monday two weeks before the activity. The party starts at 5 pm and doors open 15 minutes earlier.

Parent tip: Reserve ahead: spots open two weeks before. Arrive with a few minutes to spare, since doors open 15 minutes early.

Host
Centre Cívic La Sedeta (Ajuntament de Barcelona) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Cívic La Sedeta, Carrer de Sicília, 321, 08025 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas story timeFree

Lletra petita, Llibres a escena: show 'No riguis del meu avet' (Don't Laugh at My Fir Tree), by Núria Alonso

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Storyteller Núria Alonso, of Suc de contes, brings a show of Christmas stories to the Biblioteca Joan Maragall as part of the Lletra Petita series. The heroes of these stories face all kinds of setbacks: a Christmas with no fir tree, no caganer (the traditional squatting figure in Catalan nativity scenes) or no gifts, and they have to find a way to make the holiday just as they had dreamed.

With imagination, good humor and a little magic, the session is meant for children ages 3 and up. Admission is free and open, but capacity is limited, so it is best not to cut it close. The library is in Sant Gervasi, in a quiet area to visit with little ones after school.

Parent tip: Limited capacity: arrive a few minutes early to be sure of a spot.

Host
Biblioteca Joan Maragall (Biblioteques de Barcelona) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Biblioteca Joan Maragall, Carrer de Sant Gervasi de Cassoles, 85, 08022 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Nadal infantil a la Guatlla (Children's Christmas at La Guatlla)

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Centre Cívic Font de la Guatlla invites you to celebrate Christmas as a family with a kids' afternoon organized by its children and youth committee. Admission is free.

It is a simple neighborhood plan, on Carrer del Rabí Rubèn, in Sants-Montjuïc, for a weekday afternoon at 5:30 pm.

Parent tip: To find out which activities there will be, call or ask at the center before you go.

Host
Centre Cívic Font de la Guatlla (Ajuntament de Barcelona) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Cívic Font de la Guatlla, Carrer del Rabí Rubèn, 22-26, 08014 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas showFree

Family show “Tió de Nadal”

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In this show by Cia. Corderroure, a little shepherd named Caganer tells of the adventures of looking after a tió de Nadal: feeding it and giving it water, keeping it warm at home and singing it songs every night. The story is touching and full of humor, with smiles for little ones and grown-ups alike.

Admission is free with advance reservation, online, by phone or in person at the neighborhood center, and space is limited. Doors open 15 minutes before the start.

Parent tip: Reserve your ticket ahead, because capacity is limited.

Host
Casal de Barri Comunitari Espai Putxet (opens in a new tab)
Where
Casal de Barri Comunitari Espai Putxet, Carrer de Marmellà, 13, 08022 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Lletra Petita, Llibres a escena: English story time 'We disagree about this tree', by Santa's Helper

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The Biblioteca Jaume Fuster, in Plaça de Lesseps, hosts a Christmas story time in English as part of the Lletra Petita series. It is told by Santa's Helper and tells the story of Bear and Mouse, who want to decorate the Christmas tree but cannot agree: one wants very bright lights and the other wants really big ornaments.

After the story, kids can decorate their own Christmas tree, so it is a full afternoon of story and craft. Admission is free and the Escola d'idiomes CIC takes part. It is a good way to practice English in a festive, relaxed setting. Address: Biblioteca Jaume Fuster, Plaça de Lesseps, 20-22, Barcelona.

Parent tip: It is free and no registration is mentioned; it is wise to arrive with some time to spare to find a seat.

Host
Biblioteca Jaume Fuster (Biblioteques de Barcelona) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Biblioteca Jaume Fuster, Plaça de Lesseps, 20-22, 08023 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Tió de Nadal (Centre Cívic Teixonera)

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Centre Cívic Teixonera organizes an activity for kids in which the little ones make the tió de Nadal “poop” its presents. It takes place in front of the center, on Arenys street, in the Teixonera neighborhood.

It lasts an hour and a half, from 5 to 6:30 pm, is free and needs no advance registration, which makes it an easy plan for a December afternoon.

Parent tip: No registration needed. Since it is in front of the center, dress the kids warmly.

Host
Centre Cívic Teixonera (Ajuntament de Barcelona) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Cívic Teixonera, Carrer d'Arenys, 75, 08035 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Casalet de Nadal: “Festa del Tió” (Tió Party)

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The tió comes to the Baró de Viver neighborhood and the Centre Cívic celebrates with an afternoon meant to share as a family. The celebration welcomes Christmas with magic, smiles and lots of holiday spirit.

Participation is free, with advance registration and limited spots. You can register in person at the center, Monday to Friday and on Saturdays, or online on the center's website.

Parent tip: You need to register beforehand; spots are limited.

Host
Centre Cívic Baró de Viver (Ajuntament de Barcelona) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Cívic Baró de Viver, Carrer de Quito, 8-10, 08033 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Recull i juga: “Vine a fer cagar el Tió!” (Come and Make the Tió Poop Presents)

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Several facilities and groups in the Bon Pastor neighborhood organize workshops, play areas and activities for all kids. The afternoon ends with entertainment by Espectacles CordeRRoure in which participants can make the tió “poop” its presents.

Admission is free, but you need to register and space is limited. You can reserve online on the center's website, in person or by phone.

Parent tip: Register ahead, because space is limited.

Host
Centre Cívic del Bon Pastor (Ajuntament de Barcelona) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Cívic del Bon Pastor, Plaça de Robert Gerhard, 3-4, 08027 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Storytelling and family Tió show: “Menjar-se un amic... Menjar amb amics” (Eating a Friend... Eating with Friends)

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Crispetu presents an oral storytelling show about friendships and meals. Traditional tales from different places around the world arrive with the imagery of Colombian landscapes, their flavors and their smells, and remind us that food brings friends closer and unites families.

When the stories end, the Tió “poops” its presents. It is recommended for ages 3 and up. The activity is in the assembly hall of Centre Cívic Sant Martí, is free and requires advance reservation.

Parent tip: Reserve your spot ahead on the center's website.

Host
Centre Cívic Sant Martí (Ajuntament de Barcelona) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Cívic Sant Martí, Carrer de la Selva de Mar, 215, 08020 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Children's show 'Neu de Nadal' (Christmas Snow), by Companyia Kali Teatre

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The company Kali Teatre presents 'Neu de Nadal', a show of about 45 minutes that mixes theater, clowning, puppets and shadows. Winter is coming, along with Christmas and Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer, but this year it is not snowing. Two cousins will do everything to bring on a snowfall: read stories, decorate the tree, sing carols and write letters to the Three Kings (Reyes de Oriente).

With play and audience participation, the show is about sharing, playing as a family and chasing dreams. It is for children ages 3 and up, admission is free and you must register beforehand at the Centre Cívic Guinardó because capacity is limited. Address: Centre Cívic Guinardó, Ronda del Guinardó, 113-133, Barcelona.

Parent tip: Advance registration is required at the Centre Cívic Guinardó (934 503 987); capacity is limited.

Host
Centre Cívic Guinardó (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Cívic Guinardó, Ronda del Guinardó, 113-133, 08041 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas story timeFree

Dissabtes familiars: story session 'Explica'm un Nadal' (Tell Me a Christmas)

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As part of its family Saturdays, the Centre Cívic Torre Llobeta, in Nou Barris, schedules a Christmas story session by the company Jomeloguisojomelo. A couple of stories are told and carols are sung to the rhythm of the guitar, while the dining room at home is decorated with all kinds of Christmas ornaments.

It is a calm, friendly program, ideal for small children in the late afternoon. Admission is free, but you must register first: you can do it in person at the center, on its registration website or by calling 933 585 614. Address: Centre Cívic Torre Llobeta, Carrer de Santa Fe, 2, Barcelona.

Parent tip: Reserve a spot beforehand in person, online or at 933 585 614.

Host
Centre Cívic Torre Llobeta (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Cívic Torre Llobeta, Carrer de Santa Fe, 2, 08031 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Theater “Els Pastorets” (The Shepherds, a traditional Catalan Christmas play) by Grup de Teatre Alisos

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The Grup de Teatre Alisos presents a slightly different version of Folch i Torres's Els Pastorets this year. You will find Lluquet and Rovelló, Satanassa and Llucifera, the Furies, the archangels Michael and Gabriel, the little angels, the Baby Jesus, Saint Joseph, the Virgin Mary and the whole crowd of shepherds, sheep included, plus other characters you will have to go and discover.

Both shows, Saturday, Dec 19 at 7 pm and Sunday, Dec 20 at 12 pm, are free with advance ticket reservation on the website, by phone or in person at Auditori Sant Martí.

Parent tip: Reserve tickets in advance; the Sunday 12 pm show is the most comfortable for kids.

Host
Auditori Sant Martí (Ajuntament de Barcelona) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Auditori Sant Martí, Plaça d'Angeleta Ferrer, 2, 08019 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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33rd Pessebre Vivent (Living Nativity) of the Torre del Suro in El Guinardó

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The Taller Sant Camil nativity is staged outside the Casa de Repòs Sant Camil, around the Modernista building of the Torre del Suro and the woods behind it. Visitors follow a route past still scenes on varied themes: disappearing trades, biblical scenes and scenes of everyday customs, with carefully designed lighting.

The actors are people with intellectual disabilities, who become life-size nativity figures every Christmas. The session on Monday, Dec 21 is at 6 pm, free and with no advance registration. Access is through the Ercilla or Garriga Roca passage.

Parent tip: Access is through the Ercilla or Garriga Roca passage. It is outdoors, so dress warmly.

Host
Taller Escola Sant Camil (opens in a new tab)
Where
Casa de Repòs Sant Camil (Torre del Suro), Carrer de Sales i Ferré, 60, 08041 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Children's entertainment 'La Gran Festa del Tió' (The Big Tió Party)

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The Centre Cívic Can Verdaguer, in Nou Barris, celebrates one of the most beloved Christmas traditions of Catalonia with 'La Gran Festa del Tió' (the Tió is a Christmas log that is fed and then 'poops' gifts), led by Carles Cuberes. There will be a story, a good handful of songs, carols, dance games and participatory dances to feed the tió and, at the end, make it poop.

It is an activity meant for children ages 3 and up and admission is free. However, registration can only be done in person at the center's front desk, starting Nov 2, and capacity is limited, so it is best to sign up early. Address: Centre Cívic Can Verdaguer, Carrer de Piferrer, 94-100, Barcelona.

Parent tip: Registration is in person only at the center's front desk (from Nov 2); capacity is limited.

Host
Centre Cívic Can Verdaguer (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Cívic Can Verdaguer, Carrer de Piferrer, 94-100, 08016 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Toy Factory at Fabra i Coats (Fàbrica de Joguines)

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The Sant Andreu district turns the Fabra i Coats site into the Three Kings' toy factory. Families can step inside and meet Their Majesties' team of helpers, who make sure every present is ready in time for the night of Jan 5.

It is open Dec 27 to Jan 4, except Dec 31 and Jan 1, from 5:30 to 9:30 pm. Admission is free, but you need to register and each person needs their own ticket. General registration opens Dec 10; on Dec 11, families with children with autism or intellectual disabilities and deaf people who use sign language can sign up.

Parent tip: Registration opens Dec 10 and each person needs a ticket, so sign up early.

Host
Districte de Sant Andreu (Ajuntament de Barcelona) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Recinte Fabra i Coats, Carrer de Sant Adrià, 20, 08030 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Workshop “Fanalets per a la nit de Reis” (Lanterns for Three Kings Night)

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Centre Cívic Can Clariana Cultural invites you to make lanterns to show off on the Three Kings night (noche de Reyes) in the Congrés i Indians neighborhood. The idea is to welcome the Three Kings and fill the streets with light.

The workshop is on Wednesday, Dec 30 at 5:30 pm and is free. It is a good idea to ask at the center about the recommended age and how to sign up before you go.

Parent tip: Ask at the center about the recommended age and whether you need to sign up.

Host
Centre Cívic Can Clariana Cultural (Ajuntament de Barcelona) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Cívic Can Clariana Cultural, Carrer de Felip II, 222, 08027 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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“Cap d'any infantil” Party (Trinitat Vella) (Kids' New Year's Eve)

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For the fourth year in a row, Centre Cívic Trinitat Vella invites kids to see off the year with music and lots of play in Plaça de la Trinitat. There is a countdown to welcome 2027 in an activity full of laughter and fun.

Participation is free, with advance registration and limited capacity, at 12 pm on Dec 30. Registration opened on Sept 3 and is handled at Centre Cívic Trinitat Vella, on Carrer de la Foradada.

Parent tip: Check with the center to see if spots remain, because capacity is limited.

Host
Centre Cívic Trinitat Vella (Ajuntament de Barcelona) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Plaça de la Trinitat, Plaça de la Trinitat, 1-3, 08033 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Casalet de Nadal: Cap d'Any infantil 2026 (Kids' New Year's Eve)

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Centre Cívic Baró de Viver offers a way to see off the year as a family with a party full of fun. Guests are invited to dress up nicely to enjoy the party favors, the photo booth, the good wishes and lots of surprises that welcome the new year.

The party is on Dec 31 at 11:30 am, so kids can celebrate in the middle of the morning. It is free and requires registration, which is handled through the Casal de Gent Gran Baró de Viver (the neighborhood seniors' center).

Parent tip: Register beforehand; the party is in the morning, ideal for young children.

Host
Centre Cívic Baró de Viver (Ajuntament de Barcelona) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Cívic Baró de Viver, Carrer de Quito, 8-10, 08033 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Campament Reial (Royal Camp)

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Pau Sense Treva sets up the Royal Camp again in the auditorium at Cotxeres de Sants, where families can walk through the camp of the Three Kings (Reyes Magos). Outside, in Plaça Bonet i Muixí, Passatge Fructuós Gelabert and the surrounding area, neighborhood groups fill the day with workshops and shows.

There will be crafts, a drawing contest, a radio workshop, a toy collection, a climbing wall, board games and giant wooden games, castellers, a correfoc (a street fire run with fireworks) and a hot chocolate party (chocolatada), among other things. It is free and open 10 am to 2 pm and 4 to 8 pm. The exact times for each activity will be posted on the Cotxeres website. Address: Centre Cívic Cotxeres de Sants, Auditori, Carrer de Sants, 79-83, Barcelona.

Parent tip: Check the Cotxeres-Casinet website for the time of each activity, which will be posted closer to the date.

Host
Centre Cívic Cotxeres de Sants (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Cívic Cotxeres de Sants, Auditori, Carrer de Sants, 79-83, 08014 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Mataró

Santa Claus paradeFree

Three Kings Parade (Cavalcada de Reis) of Mataró

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The Cavalcada de Reis of Mataró takes place on Jan 5, 2027. The city council (Ajuntament) has opened a call for the first time for residents who do not belong to the usual groups to join the procession. It offers 20 spots as extras for people over 14 on the new Serenins float, characters inspired by the city's old night watchmen (serenos) who protect the streets and guide the Three Kings.

The new float replaces the Harlequins float and keeps its structure. The time and route will be announced closer to the date. Pre-registration for extras closes Nov 22.

Parent tip: The time and route will be posted later on the city website. Mataró is in the Maresme area, about 30 km from Barcelona.

Host
Ajuntament de Mataró (opens in a new tab)
Where
Streets of downtown Mataró, Recorrido por el centro de la ciudad, 08301 Mataró (opens in maps)
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Christmas lights

Show “Els Llums de Sant Pau. El Petit Príncep” (The Little Prince)

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The Sant Pau Modernista Site is launching an immersive light experience dedicated to The Little Prince. With spectacular projection mapping, light installations, sets, music, live characters and interactive activities, families walk through the world of the book inside one of the most beautiful Modernista complexes in the city.

It is open Nov 19 to Jan 10, every evening until 9 pm, and closed on Dec 24, Dec 31 and Jan 5. General admission runs from €14.90 to €25.50 and the reduced rate, for kids ages 3 to 17, from €12.40 to €23; children under 3 get in free. There is an ice rink tied to the ticket, not suitable for children under 4.

Parent tip: You can only enter up to 30 minutes after your booked time. Gloves are required for the ice rink.

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Sant Pau Recinte Modernista (opens in a new tab)
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Sant Pau Recinte Modernista, Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167, 08025 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Visit with Santa

Natalis

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From Nov 28 to Jan 4, Poble Espanyol on Montjuïc becomes a Christmas village. Natalis offers an immersive visit where families explore fantasy worlds, talk with the people who live there and watch shows and performances with about twenty characters.

Little ones can hand their letter to Papá Noel until Dec 24 and to the Three Kings from Dec 26 to Jan 4. It is open 10 am to 8 pm on the listed days, with shorter hours on Dec 21, 24 and 26. There are special prices for large families and people with disabilities, which you request by email at the address given on the website.

Parent tip: On Dec 21 it is open 3 to 8 pm, on Dec 24 10 am to 2 pm and on Dec 26 4 to 8 pm. Buy your ticket on the official website; large families can ask for a special price by email.

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Poble Espanyol de Barcelona (opens in a new tab)
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Poble Espanyol, Avinguda de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13, 08038 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Visit with Santa

Olívia, viatge al cor del Nadal (Olívia, Journey to the Heart of Christmas)

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Olívia, viatge al cor del Nadal is a musical for the whole family, performed in the theater at Poble Espanyol. The story asks what is hidden in Santa's (Papá Noel's) sack and what presents children around the world have asked for, and follows Olívia on a journey through magical worlds. It combines original songs, carefully designed sets and moments of audience participation.

The show lasts about 50 minutes and is in Catalan. It is recommended for ages 2 and up. There are sessions at 12 pm and 5:30 pm, except on Dec 24, when there is only one, at 12 pm. A musical ticket includes access to Natalis, but not admission to Wishland for handing in your letter.

Parent tip: The musical ticket gives you access to Natalis. Wishland, where you hand in your letter, is paid separately.

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Poble Espanyol de Barcelona (opens in a new tab)
Where
Teatre Poble Espanyol, Avinguda de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13, 08038 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas crafts

Workshop “Decoració de Nadal de 5 a 8 anys” (Christmas Decorations for Ages 5 to 8)

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Zero Waste Bcn invites you to make Christmas decorations from reused materials and let creativity run free to decorate the home without harming the planet. You need to bring cardboard boxes, toilet paper tubes, papers, postcards, string and ribbons, plus something to draw or paint with.

The child must be accompanied by an adult. The price of €13.50 is per child and includes one adult. You need to register in advance, signed up as a user of the center, and spots are limited. The workshop is on Saturday, Nov 28 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Parent tip: Bring reusable materials from home (cardboard, paper, string) and something to paint with. You need to register as a user of the center.

Host
Centre Cívic Navas (Ajuntament de Barcelona) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Cívic Navas, Carrer de Las Navas de Tolosa, 312, 08027 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

BaBeBra & Mozart

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BaBeBra & Mozart is part of the Concerts Familiars al Palau series and is offered in the Sala Petit Palau during the Christmas break. It is a warm, intimate acoustic concert that pays tribute to Central European classical music, with Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and Brahms, among others, and modern arrangements so little ones and grown-ups can enjoy it together. It lasts about 50 minutes with no intermission.

It is not a Christmas-themed show, but it fits well as an outing for these days with young children. There are two sessions each day, at 11:00 am and 12:30 pm. Kids pay between €10 and €12 and adults between €16 and €18. The website reminds you that a ticket is also needed for the baby.

Parent tip: Buy a ticket for the baby too. Purchases come with an optional refund service up to 48 hours before, for 15% of the cost.

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Palau de la Música Catalana (opens in a new tab)
Where
Palau de la Música Catalana, Sala Petit Palau, Carrer del Palau de la Música, 4-6, 08003 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Family show “Titó El Musical” by Cia. La Superexcursió

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Titó returns to Teatre Tívoli with Tat, John C. and the Fa La La for the best outing imaginable, the Superexcursió. Lots of music, games and surprises in a family show of about 50 minutes made for the youngest in the house.

There are shows from Dec 5 to Jan 17, on Saturdays and Sundays and also on Dec 7, 8, 23, 28, 29 and 30 and Jan 4, at 10 am and 12 pm (on Dec 5 only at 12 pm). Tickets cost €22 to €26 plus booking fees and are sold at the theater itself. Address: Teatre Tívoli, Carrer de Casp, 8-10, Barcelona.

Parent tip: Morning shows fill up over the holidays; buy tickets ahead.

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Teatre Tívoli (opens in a new tab)
Where
Teatre Tívoli, Carrer de Casp, 8-10, 08010 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas crafts

One-off family workshop “Arbre dolç de Nadal” (Sweet Christmas Tree), ages 5 and up

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In this family workshop you learn to make a chocolate cake that you then decorate however you like, as if you were a professional pastry chef. The result is a colorful Christmas tree covered in sprinkles to share and celebrate Christmas as a family. It is taught by Cristina Kalvo and is for kids ages 5 and up.

The price is €14.31 for one adult and one or two kids, plus €5 for materials. It is on Saturday, Dec 12 from 10:30 am to 1 pm at Centre Cívic Vil·la Florida. You need to register beforehand, spots are limited and there are reductions and subsidies you can ask about at the center.

Parent tip: Registration is online or in person by appointment; ask at the center about reductions.

Host
Centre Cívic Vil·la Florida (Ajuntament de Barcelona) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Cívic Vil·la Florida, Carrer de Muntaner, 544, 08022 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

El Cascanueces (The Nutcracker), Kyiv Ballet

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The Kyiv Ballet returns to Barcelona this Christmas with The Nutcracker, one of the best-loved productions in ballet history. It combines Tchaikovsky's music with choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov and tells the story of Clara, the mysterious nutcracker and the journey to the kingdom of sweets, with moments like the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Grand Pas de Deux.

The company presents it as an experience for the whole family. Shows in the first week are at 8 pm on weekdays (Dec 15, 16 and 17) and at 5 pm on Dec 18, 19 and 20, which are the most convenient for going with kids. The website says the run goes until Dec 27.

Parent tip: The 5 pm shows (Dec 18, 19 and 20) are the best fit for children. Check times and tickets on the official website.

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Kyiv Ballet (opens in a new tab)
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Teatre Coliseum, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 595, 08007 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Caga Tió Solidari (Charity Tió Party)

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Centre Cívic Navas has a giant tió ready to “poop” presents for the neighborhood, and all it needs is a crowd of kids to come hit it with the stick and sing their hearts out. The entertainment is by La Minúscula and is designed for little ones ages 2 and up.

Tickets cost €4 per person, kids and adults alike, and this year's proceeds go to T'acompanyem, a neighborhood nonprofit that helps unemployed people train and find work. You need to register ahead because space is limited. Address: Centre Cívic Navas, Carrer de Las Navas de Tolosa, 312, Barcelona.

Parent tip: Register ahead on the center's website; each adult who comes with a child also pays for a ticket.

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Centre Cívic Navas (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Cívic Navas, Carrer de Las Navas de Tolosa, 312, 08027 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas crafts

One-off family workshop “Cuinant el Nadal en família” (Cooking Christmas as a Family), ages 5 and up

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This workshop invites you to spend Christmas as a family in the kitchen too. With Mar Mediavilla you discover 100% plant-based appetizers for the holidays, ideal to prepare together, with creative, festive recipes for a Christmas table full of color and flavor. It is a good chance for the youngest in the house to join in the cooking.

It takes place on Friday, Dec 18 from 5:30 to 8 pm at Centre Cívic Vil·la Florida, for kids ages 5 and up. The price is €14.31 for one adult and one or two kids, plus €6 for materials. You need to register and spots are limited.

Parent tip: Advance registration is required; ask at the center about reductions and subsidies.

Host
Centre Cívic Vil·la Florida (Ajuntament de Barcelona) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Cívic Vil·la Florida, Carrer de Muntaner, 544, 08022 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas story time

'Pessics d'història' series: 'Contes d'hivern' (Winter Tales) storytelling

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The Museu d'Història de Catalunya celebrates the start of astronomical winter with a story session meant to meet the cold with the warmth of words. It is an activity from the 'Pessics d'història' family series and has Catalan sign language interpretation, so it is an accessible option for many families.

It is aimed at families with children ages 3 and up and the meeting point is the museum lobby, in Barceloneta. Admission costs €2 and must be bought in advance. Once paid, it is not refunded if you cannot go, though it is refunded if the museum has to cancel the session. Address: Museu d'Història de Catalunya, Plaça de Pau Vila, 3, Barcelona.

Parent tip: Buy your ticket ahead of time because it is required. The meeting point is the museum lobby.

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Museu d'Història de Catalunya (opens in a new tab)
Where
Museu d'Història de Catalunya, Plaça de Pau Vila, 3, 08039 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Circus show “Cyborg” by Circ Raluy Legacy

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The Raluy family sets up its circus once again on the Moll de la Barceloneta and premieres “Cyborg,” a show that combines the essence of the circus with new forms of expression. It is one of Barcelona's classic holiday outings, and the historic big top is full of charm for kids.

Shows start on Dec 19, and during the Christmas break there are shows almost every day, usually at 5 pm and 8 pm, and on Sundays at 12 pm and 5 pm; on Dec 31 only at 5 pm. Tickets cost €15 to €60 plus booking fees. Address: Circ Raluy Legacy, Moll de la Barceloneta, 1, Barcelona.

Parent tip: Check the show calendar on the circus website before you go; it varies by day.

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Circ Raluy Legacy (opens in a new tab)
Where
Circ Raluy Legacy, Moll de la Barceloneta, Moll de la Barceloneta, 1, 08039 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Carol concert

Concert “Jo canto en família al Nadal” (I Sing with My Family at Christmas)

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CaixaForum Barcelona offers a way to turn the usual carols upside down with a concert where the audience sings too. It is led by Karol Green, an expert in gospel and spiritual music, who teaches how to give some Christmas songs a gospel treatment, accompanied by Adri González on piano and Dídak Fernández on drums.

It is recommended for families with children ages 6 and up, who must always come with an adult, and the adult also needs a ticket. There are two sessions: Saturday, Dec 19 at 5:30 pm and Sunday, Dec 20 at 12 pm. Tickets cost €4; children under 3 do not pay but need a ticket. Address: CaixaForum Barcelona, Avinguda de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8, Barcelona.

Parent tip: Each accompanying adult needs their own ticket; children under 3 also need to get a free ticket.

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CaixaForum Barcelona (opens in a new tab)
Where
CaixaForum Barcelona, Avinguda de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8, 08038 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Els Pastorets (The Shepherds, a traditional Catalan Christmas play), Centre Moral i Instructiu de Gràcia

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Els Pastorets by Josep Maria Folch i Torres is the great work of Catalan popular theater at Christmas. The group at the Centre Moral i Instructiu de Gràcia returns to its stage with the adventures of Lluquet and Rovelló, the battle between the devils and the angels and Rovelló's comic fear. The organization itself presents it as a show that brings young and old together.

Shows are at 6 pm on Dec 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29 and 30 and Jan 2, 3 and 4. General admission costs €12 and is bought on the theater's website; the theater is on Ros de Olano street.

Parent tip: The play is in Catalan. Buy tickets ahead for the dates closest to Christmas.

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Centre Moral i Instructiu de Gràcia (opens in a new tab)
Where
Centre Moral i Instructiu de Gràcia, Teatre, Carrer de Ros de Olano, 9, 08012 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Theater “Els Pastorets” (traditional Catalan Christmas play)

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Seeing Els Pastorets (The Shepherds) is one of the most deeply rooted Christmas traditions in Catalonia, and in El Clot the Cloteatre section of the Orfeó Martinenc stages the version by Josep Miralles and Salvador Prats, with stage direction by Albert and Francesc Gómez and musical direction by Xavi Dolç.

There are three shows: Sundays, Dec 20 and 27 at 6 pm, and Jan 1 at 6:30 pm. It is amateur neighborhood theater, warm and lively, a great way for kids to get to know this tradition. You can check the price in the Orfeó's agenda. Address: Orfeó Martinenc, Avinguda Meridiana, 97, Barcelona.

Parent tip: Check prices and ticket sales in the Orfeó Martinenc agenda or call 932 453 990.

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Orfeó Martinenc (opens in a new tab)
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Orfeó Martinenc, Avinguda Meridiana, 97, 08026 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Family Christmas event

64th Festival de la Infància (Children's Festival)

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The Festival de la Infància celebrates its 64th edition at the Fira Barcelona grounds on Montjuïc, Dec 27 to 31. It is a classic of the Christmas break in the city, organized by Fira Barcelona with the help of the city council (Ajuntament).

The festival is split into a Mini area for kids ages 0 to 4 and an Adventure area for ages 4 to 12, with activities, workshops and educational options. Tickets are cheaper if you buy them online in advance: general admission drops from €11 to €7 and the family pack from €38 to €24. Address: Fira Barcelona Montjuïc, Palau Cinquantenari (Pavelló 2), Avinguda de Rius i Taulet, 4-12, Barcelona.

Parent tip: Buy online: general admission drops to €7 and the family pack to €24.

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Fira Barcelona (opens in a new tab)
Where
Fira Barcelona Montjuïc, Palau Cinquantenari (Pavelló 2), Avinguda de Rius i Taulet, 4-12, 08004 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Family show “Un Mag per Nadal” (A Magician for Christmas), with Aleix Vidal

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Un Mag per Nadal: Un Nadal Diferent returns renewed after its 2025 tour. Aleix Vidal combines magic, humor and emotion in a story that reminds us that the best gifts cannot always be wrapped. There is new scenery and surprising moments designed for both the youngest and the grown-ups.

It is presented at Balmes Teatre, on Balmes street, and lasts 70 minutes. The website lists shows on Sunday, Dec 27 at 7:20 pm and Saturday, Jan 2 at 5 pm. General admission costs €18 and advance tickets €16, plus booking fees.

Parent tip: In the week from Dec 27 to Jan 2 there is a show on Sunday at 7:20 pm and on Saturday at 5 pm; confirm the show when you buy.

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Balmes Teatre (opens in a new tab)
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Balmes Teatre, Carrer de Balmes, 137, 08008 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Family show “…i les idees volen!” (...and Ideas Fly!), with Animal Religion

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Animal Religion, a circus company interested in exploring new interdisciplinary paths, returns to Mercat de les Flors with a fresh piece in which a few objects take center stage and small discoveries grow into funny, fantastic scenes full of connection. Play, light and music come together so that every show is different.

It lasts 30 minutes and is performed in the Sala Pina Bausch at 12 pm on Dec 30 and Jan 2, 3, 9 and 10. General admission costs €8 and is bought on the Mercat de les Flors website. It is not a Christmas-themed show, but it is a good short outing during the holidays.

Parent tip: The show is short, 30 minutes, suitable for young children.

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Mercat de les Flors (opens in a new tab)
Where
Mercat de les Flors, Sala Pina Bausch, Carrer de Lleida, 59, 08004 Barcelona (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Corbera de Llobregat

Christmas show

Pessebre Vivent de Corbera (Living Nativity of Corbera) (Corbera de Llobregat)

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The Pessebre Vivent de Corbera returns this season starting Nov 28, with performances on weekends and holidays according to the performance calendar on the website. It is an outdoor walk through Christmas scenes performed by people from the town, a tradition you can enjoy as a family.

Tickets are sold online only. Children up to age 6 do not pay but must get a free ticket so the crowd can be managed. Children under 14, people over 65 and large families pay €12, and adults €17. Club Super3 members have free sessions on Dec 8, 25, 26 and 29 and Jan 1, 3 and 9. If it rains, the show is canceled and the website posts a notice the same day.

Parent tip: Buy your ticket online ahead and check the website the same day in case of a rain cancellation. There are three marked parking areas.

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Pessebre Vivent de Corbera (opens in a new tab)
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Pessebre Vivent de Corbera, Passeig Josep Rodrigo i Puig, 2, 08757 Corbera de Llobregat (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in La Garriga

Visit with Santa

Winterland Xmas Park (La Garriga)

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Winterland is a Christmas theme park about 30 minutes from Barcelona. The guided immersive tour goes through Santa's house with his toy factory, the post office and the candy kitchen, a garden with the Tió (the Christmas log that “poops” presents) and the Caganer (the traditional squatting figure in nativity scenes), the eastern kingdom where you meet the Three Kings, and an enchanted forest. After that there is free time for shows, educational games, food and the shop.

Sessions are in Catalan or Spanish and about two hours is recommended. There is a daytime ticket (passes from 12:00 to 4:20 pm), a night ticket (from 4:40 pm, with all the lights on) and a Gold option. Space is limited, groups are a maximum of 12 people and no refunds are given. Children under 24 months do not pay.

Parent tip: Buy ahead, because space is limited and entry is by group and time slot. Bring warm clothes and comfortable shoes, since the park mixes indoor and outdoor areas.

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Winterland Xmas Park (opens in a new tab)
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Casa Balcells, 08530 La Garriga (opens in maps)
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More Christmas events for kids in Spain

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Christmas events for kids in Barcelona: questions parents ask

What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Barcelona?

For 2026, we confirmed 41 Christmas events for kids in Barcelona, each on its host’s own page: Winterland Xmas Park (La Garriga), Campament Reial (Royal Camp), Children's show 'Neu de Nadal' (Christmas Snow), by Companyia Kali Teatre and 38 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Barcelona?

Yes, 21 of the 41 events here are free: Campament Reial (Royal Camp), Children's show 'Neu de Nadal' (Christmas Snow), by Companyia Kali Teatre, Children's entertainment 'La Gran Festa del Tió' (The Big Tió Party) and 18 more. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.

Where can kids see Santa this year in Barcelona?

Where to see Santa: Winterland Xmas Park (La Garriga), Olívia, viatge al cor del Nadal (Olívia, Journey to the Heart of Christmas), Lletra Petita, Llibres a escena: English story time 'We disagree about this tree', by Santa's Helper and 1 more. Check the listings above for times and booking.

Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Barcelona?

Christmas story times on this page: Children's show 'Neu de Nadal' (Christmas Snow), by Companyia Kali Teatre, Children's entertainment 'La Gran Festa del Tió' (The Big Tió Party), Lletra petita, Llibres a escena: show 'No riguis del meu avet' (Don't Laugh at My Fir Tree), by Núria Alonso and 4 more. Library story times are usually free; ones with a meal or show are ticketed.

How do you confirm these events?

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The story of Christmas in Barcelona

In Barcelona, Christmas starts in front of the Cathedral, where the Santa Llúcia fair has sold moss, nativity figures and caganers since 1786. Then come the tió, a log that kids hit with sticks until it drops presents, and Three Kings who arrive in the city by sea.

How Barcelona celebrates Christmas, and what is different for visitors

Barcelona's Christmas is Catalan, and some of its customs will surprise you. The oldest tradition is a fair: since 1786 the Fira de Santa Llúcia has filled the avenue in front of the Cathedral every December with almost 300 stalls selling moss, nativity figures, caganers and fir trees. It presents itself as the oldest nativity market in the world.

At home, the star is the tió: a log with a face, a red cap and a blanket that children feed for weeks. On Christmas Eve or Christmas Day they hit it with sticks while singing, and it "poops" small presents. The bigger gifts come on the night of January 5, from the Three Kings.

For a visiting family, the surprise is that the season stretches from late November to January 6, and that many events are neighborhood affairs in civic centers and libraries. Most are in Catalan or Spanish.

Local traditions your kids will meet

The tió de Nadal is a log with a painted face, a Catalan barretina cap and a blanket so it does not get cold. In the weeks before Christmas children give it food to make it fat. On Christmas Eve or Christmas Day they beat it with sticks and sing a song, and it poops out small gifts, the kind that fit in a sock, like sweets.

The caganer is a figure in the Catalan nativity scene: a farmer with a red barretina, trousers down, relieving himself in a corner far from the stable. He has been in nativity scenes since at least the 18th century, and families often hide him so children can find him.

The Three Kings, or Reis, bring the big presents on the night of January 5. In Barcelona they arrive by sea, and the mayor welcomes them with salt and the keys to the city, so they can enter every home. There is a record of a parade in Barcelona as early as 1855.

You may also meet Els Pastorets, a Christmas play with shepherds, angels and devils, performed in neighborhood theaters.

Planning a Christmas visit to Barcelona with kids

The season is long. In 2025 the city lights were switched on in November in Passeig de Gràcia, four days earlier than usual, and stayed on until January 6. This year, events on this page start in late November, with tió parties and workshops at civic centers, and run through the Three Kings in early January.

Many events are free or cheap, especially at libraries and neighborhood civic centers, though many need advance sign-up. Bigger shows, like musicals, a light trail at Sant Pau and the children's festival at Fira Montjuïc from December 27 to 31, are paid.

There are plenty of tió parties in December, Els Pastorets from December 19 to January 4, family concerts, the Nutcracker ballet from December 15 to 27 and the Three Kings' toy factory from December 27. Mataró, near Barcelona, holds its Three Kings parade on January 5, 2027. Check whether a show is in Catalan, Spanish or English: one free Christmas story time at a library on December 16 is told in English.

A nativity without the caganer

In 2005 the city hall set up a nativity scene without the caganer, saying the city's civic code banned relieving yourself in the street. After a campaign called Save the Caganer, he returned to the city's nativity in 2006.

Also fun to know: Els Pastorets was already being performed in Catalan in the 15th century. The best-known version was written by Josep Maria Folch i Torres in 1916.

Traditions today

  • The Santa Llúcia fair: Almost 300 stalls in front of the Cathedral sell moss, nativity figures, caganers and fir trees. It has been held every year since 1786.
  • Hitting the tió: Children feed a log with a face and a blanket, then hit it with sticks while singing until it "poops" small presents.
  • Finding the caganer: Before Christmas, many families hide the caganer around the house or in a corner of the nativity scene for children to find.
  • Els Pastorets: A Christmas play of shepherds, angels and devils that fills neighborhood stages each December. The best-known text dates to 1916.
  • Christmas lights: In 2025, 126 km of streets were lit, with the switch-on in Passeig de Gràcia and lights on until January 6.
  • The Three Kings parade: The Kings arrive by sea and the mayor greets them with salt and the keys to the city. A parade is recorded since 1855.

A fact for kids

In Barcelona the Three Kings arrive by boat, and the mayor gives them the keys to the city so they can get into every home and leave presents.

Questions about Christmas in Barcelona

Is Barcelona worth visiting at Christmas with kids?

Yes. Kids can meet the tió and the caganer, visit the Santa Llúcia fair in front of the Cathedral and join workshops, plays and tió parties around the city. Many events are free or low cost, though several need advance sign-up.

When does the Christmas fair in Barcelona open?

The Fira de Santa Llúcia opens in late November and runs until shortly before Christmas Eve. It has been held every year since 1786 on the avenue in front of the Cathedral. In 2025 it marked its 239th year.

What can you buy at the Santa Llúcia fair?

Almost 300 stalls sell moss, nativity figures, wise men, shepherds, caganers and fir trees. It is the classic place to get things for a home nativity scene.

What is a tió de Nadal?

It is a log with a painted face, a red barretina cap and a blanket so it does not get cold. For weeks before Christmas, kids feed it so it gets fat. Then they hit it with sticks while singing, and it "poops" small presents.

Where can kids see the giant tió in Barcelona?

The Tió Gegant is set up at the Santa Llúcia fair in front of the Cathedral. Children under 12 can make it poop like at home and get a sweet and a leaflet about the tradition. In 2025 it ran on set days in late November and on December weekends.

What gifts does the tió bring, and what do the Three Kings bring?

The tió brings small gifts, the kind that fit in a sock, like sweets. In Catalan families the bigger gifts usually come with the Three Kings on the night of January 5. So kids get surprises twice.

What is a caganer?

A figure in the Catalan nativity scene: a farmer with a red barretina, trousers down, relieving himself in a corner. He has been in nativity scenes since at least the 18th century. Families often hide him so children can find him.

Where can kids find tió parties in Barcelona?

At neighborhood civic centers. This season they include parties at La Sedeta on December 11, Navas on December 18 (4 euros), Bon Pastor, Baró de Viver and Can Verdaguer, and a hit-the-tió activity outside Teixonera on December 17 with no sign-up. Most are free but need sign-up.

What is Els Pastorets?

A Christmas play with shepherds, angels and devils, performed in Catalan in neighborhood theaters each December. It was already performed in Catalan in the 15th century. The best-known version was written in 1916 by Josep Maria Folch i Torres.

When can we see Els Pastorets in Barcelona this year?

The Centre Moral i Instructiu de Gràcia group performs it from December 19 to January 4 at 6 pm on several days, for 12 euros. There is also a free version at the Auditori Sant Martí on December 19 and 20, and another at Orfeó Martinenc on December 20, 27 and January 1.

Are there Christmas events in English in Barcelona?

Most events are in Catalan or Spanish. One free story time with Santa's Helper, told in English, is at Jaume Fuster Library on December 16 at 5:30 pm, followed by a tree-decorating craft. For other events, check with the host.

Are there free Christmas events in Barcelona?

Yes, many. Free options include library storytelling, tió parties at civic centers, a walk through the Three Kings' toy factory from December 27 to January 4, and the Royal Camp of the Three Kings on January 4. Many need sign-up in advance.

What is the Three Kings' toy factory?

A free walk-through experience at Fabra i Coats in Sant Andreu, open December 27 to January 4 (closed December 31 and January 1), from 5:30 to 9:30 pm. It needs advance sign-up, which opens on December 10.

What are the Three Kings and how do they arrive in Barcelona?

The Three Kings are the gift bringers of January 5. They arrive in Barcelona by sea, and the mayor welcomes them with salt and the keys to the city. A parade in Barcelona is documented since 1855, although at first it was not held every year.

Why does the mayor give the Three Kings the keys to the city?

So they can enter every home and leave the presents. The mayor also gives them salt as a sign of hospitality.

When is the Three Kings parade near Barcelona?

The Three Kings parade in Mataró is on January 5, 2027, with floats and a royal procession. It is free, with time and route still to be confirmed. The Royal Camp of the Three Kings at Cotxeres de Sants is on January 4.

When do the Christmas lights go on in Barcelona?

In 2025 they were switched on in November on Passeig de Gràcia, four days earlier than usual, with a 20-minute show and a 40-voice choir. The lights stayed on until January 6.

What is the big children's festival in Barcelona?

The holiday children's festival at Fira Montjuïc, December 27 to 31, with zones for ages 0 to 4 and 4 to 12. General entry is 11 euros (7 euros online), and a family pack is 38 euros (24 euros online).

Is there a Nutcracker in Barcelona at Christmas?

Yes. A classical Nutcracker ballet plays at the Teatre Coliseum from December 15 to 27, with afternoon shows at 5 pm on December 18, 19 and 20. Check the official site for tickets.

What is there for babies and toddlers at Christmas in Barcelona?

A 50-minute acoustic concert of Mozart, Bach and Beethoven at the Palau de la Música is for babies and children up to 5. It runs on December 5 and 6 and December 27 to 29, at 11 am and 12:30 pm. Tickets are 10 to 12 euros for children.

What can we do on a rainy Christmas day in Barcelona with kids?

Try an indoor show or workshop: a family musical at Teatre Tívoli on weekends and school holidays, a circus show at the Mercat de les Flors or a cake-decorating workshop. The Poble Espanyol Natalis walk also offers shows and letter writing to Santa and the Three Kings.

What is the Poble Espanyol Natalis?

An immersive Christmas walk through six magical worlds at the Poble Espanyol, with shows, characters and a chance to hand letters to Santa and the Three Kings. It runs on November 28 and 29, several December days and January 2 to 4, from 10 am to 8 pm, from 13 euros.

Sources

  1. Els Pastorets, Ajuntament de Barcelona (Cultura Popular)
  2. Encendido de luces de Navidad 2025 en Barcelona, Barcelona Secreta
  3. Fira de Santa Llúcia 2025: Christmas in Barcelona, Barcelona Secreta
  4. Les cavalcades de Reis històriques, VilaWeb
  5. Caganer, Wikipedia
  6. Why do Catalan Christmas traditions involve poo?, Catalan News
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