Festes del Poblenou
FreeTen days of street parties across Rambla del Poblenou — correfoc fire-run on the 19th, a castellers human-tower display and the closing fireworks on Bogatell beach on the 20th. Free and open to everyone.
More info →WHAT'S ON · SEPTEMBER 11–20, 2026
What's On This Week
Barcelona & Catalunya's best festes majors, festivals, and community events — hand-picked and verified by Catalunyaar.
Festes Majors This Week
Barcelona's neighbourhood festivals never stop — here's who's celebrating right now, plus Tarragona's biggest party of the year.
Festa Major d'Horta
FreeMore than a hundred free activities winding down this weekend — live music, a rumba gathering, paella contests and an artisan beer fair across the neighbourhood's squares.
More info →Festa Major de la Salut
FreeA small, cosy festa major in upper Gràcia — giants, a correfoc, sardana dancing and, this year, a Bollywood dance performance on the programme. A nice crossover pick for Indian families.
More info →Festes de Santa Tecla
Mostly freeTarragona's biggest festival of the year kicks off this week — ten days of castells, giants, fire-beasts and the historic Seguici Popular parade through the old town. Most of the programme is free.
More info →Around Barcelona & Catalunya
Concerts, markets, and big-ticket happenings across the city this week.
La Diada — Catalonia's National Day
FreeFree open-door access to MNAC, the Museu d'Història de Catalunya, the Museu d'Arqueologia and the Palau de la Generalitat, plus civic parades and flag displays across the city.
More info →Music Bank World Tour (K-pop)
€ PaidThe biggest K-pop stadium show ever staged in Spain — ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, NMIXX, xikers, NCT WISH, CORTIS and ALPHA DRIVE ONE for 50,000 fans. Tickets via Fever; pricing is zone-based.
Tickets →Fira d'Artesania del Palau de Mar
FreeA long-running weekend craft market by the old port — ceramics, jewellery, leatherwork and woodcraft from local makers. Free to browse, right on the water.
More info →Barcelona Gallery Weekend
FreeThe city's contemporary art scene throws open its doors for the 12th edition — 50+ artists, guided routes, and free family tours on the 20th at Sala Parés and beyond.
More info →Kitty, Daisy & Lewis
€ from 27The British rockabilly-swing trio bring their vintage rock & roll sound to Poble-sec for one night only.
Tickets →24H de Barcelona (Motorsport)
€ from 10Endurance racing's Trofeu Fermí Vélez returns, with Radical prototypes closing out their 2026 world final on race weekend. General grandstand + paddock access from €10.
Tickets →For the Indian Community
Desi happenings around Barcelona this week.
Ganesh Puja — Santa Coloma de Gramenet
FreeA neighbourhood Ganesh Puja on Chaturthi itself, organised by the local Hindu Festival Organization. Free, walk-in, no registration. Reachable via Metro L1 (Santa Coloma/Fondo).
Full guide →Sri Sri Ganesh Chaturthi — L'Eixample
FreeAsociacion Cultural Hindu Barcelona hosts a full day: puja (11am), pushpanjali (1pm), prasad (3pm) and a cultural programme (6pm). Free, open to families, walk-in.
Full guide →Barcelona Ganesh Utsav — Sarrià
FreeMaharashtra Mandal Spain's full-day celebration — sthapana, antakshari & games, an evening cultural programme, and visarjan to close. Want to perform? Register by 13 Sept via the organisers' WhatsApp.
Full guide →Gauri Ganesha Habba — Kannada Community
€ 22 / €11Spain Kannada Koota's Gauri-then-Ganesha celebration, open to all — not members-only. €22 adults, €11 kids 5–12, free under 5. Same venue as Ganesh Utsav, the day after.
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