L’Ou com Balla
The Ou com Balla (dancing egg) tradition dates back to the 17th century, originating in the Barcelona Cathedral. The tradition takes place on the day of the Feast of Corpus Christi, 60 days after Easter.
Festivals
La Diada de Sant Jordi
La Diada de Sant Jordi (Sant Jordi’s Day) takes place each year on April 23rd. Sant Jordi is the Catalan name of Saint George, the patron saint of Catalonia and also England, Greece, Romania and Georgia.
Piknic Electronik
Piknic Electronik was founded in Montreal in 2003 by four electronic music fans. The event met with success has now been a highlight of the Montréal summer cultural circuit for over 10 years. In 2012 Piknic Electronik arrived in Barcelona.
La Mercè Festival
La Mercè is Barcelona’s largest annual festival, celebrated around September 24th in honor of the city’s patron saint, Our Lady of Mercy (La Mare de Déu de la Mercè). First officially recognized in 1871, this week-long celebration transforms the city into a grand stage for Catalan culture, with street parades, concerts, traditional dances, castellers, and fireworks.