What to do in Barcelona in December 2025
Calendar of festivities and cultural events in December 2025
Barcelona Events – December 2025
- In December 2025, Barcelona lights up with its Christmas markets (Santa Llúcia, Sagrada Família, Moll de la Fusta) and the dazzling light show Els Llums de Sant Pau.
- The Mil·lenni and Barcelona Jazz Festivals bring the city’s nights to life with concerts, international artists, and major year-end cultural events.
- The city also hosts several major temporary exhibitions in its museums and galleries, ranging from modern art and photography to contemporary creations.
Happy Holidays!!
Street Lights and Christmas Markets
The main avenues such as Passeig de Gràcia, Plaça Catalunya, and the Gothic Quarter are beautifully decorated and illuminated at night — the perfect setting for unforgettable evening strolls.
Don’t miss the city’s most famous Christmas markets:
Sagrada Família Market (Fira de Nadal de la Sagrada Família): From November 23 to December 23, this traditional market features craft stalls, Christmas decorations, and local culinary specialties.
Address: Pl Sagrada Família 1, (Eixample)
The Fira de Santa Llúcia, a historic market in Barcelona since 1786, takes place in front of the Cathedral with stalls selling nativity scenes, figurines, and traditional crafts. A giant Tió de Nadal and activities like the Diada de les Tradicions delight visitors of all ages.
Dates and times: November 26 to December 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Address: Av. de la Catedral, 1, 08002 Barcelona
Fira de Brocanters – 'Mercat Gòtic'
The Fira de Brocanters is a special Christmas and Epiphany antiques and flea market held from December 27, 2025 to January 4, 2026.
Address: Avinguda de la Catedral
Fira de Nadal al Moll de la Fusta until January 6, 2026
The Fira de Nadal al Moll de la Fusta runs until January 2026, offering music and dance performances, a craft market, and a food truck area.
Christmas Night Bus Tours until January 4, 2026
Discover the city’s festive lights aboard an open-top bus.
Every day except December 24, 25, 31, and January 1
At 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Els Llums de Sant Pau – until January 11, 2026
Els Llums de Sant Pau 2025 will transform the Sant Pau Hospital Barcelona into a magical illuminated garden from November 20, 2025 to January 11, 2026, featuring 18 interactive installations and a new theme: “We Light Up Your Christmas”.
Christmas at Sant Jaume – until January 5, 2026
From November 27, 2025 to January 5, 2026, Plaça de Sant Jaume will feature a large Christmas light star accompanied by a free sound and light show every evening between 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. This installation, replacing the traditional nativity scene, will illuminate the heart of Barcelona throughout the festive season.
The Mil·lenni Festival until March 13, 2026
Festival Mil·lenni 2025-2026
Barcelona’s Mil·lenni Festival offers a rich and eclectic program of concerts throughout its 27th edition, from November 2025 to early 2026. It attracts a wide variety of artists, from international legends to emerging talents, performing in iconic venues such as the Palau de la Música Catalana and Sala Apolo. Highlights include:
- December 17: YAMÊ at Sala Apolo
- December 22: Joan Dausà at the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
- December 27: Gipsy Kings (by André Reyes) at Palau de la Música Catalana
- December 28: SAU at Palau de la Música Catalana
- December 29 & 30: Carlos Núñez at Palau de la Música Catalana
57th Barcelona International Jazz Festival – until March 1, 2026
The 57th Barcelona International Jazz Festival will feature over 60 concerts across 17 different venues. The lineup includes Snarky Puppy, Laurie Anderson, Tigran Hamasyan, Chucho Valdés, Chris Thile, Andrea Motis, La Vella Dixieland, and Tomatito.
>> Full program and venues of the festival
Temporary Exhibitions
Helen Levitt: Complete Works at KBr Fundación MAPFRE – until February 1, 2026
KBr Fundación MAPFRE presents more than 200 photographs across nine sections, including previously unseen images, color works, and a screening of the documentary In the Street. Helen Levitt (1913–2009) was an American photographer known for her poetic and spontaneous street scenes of New York, capturing with great humanity the everyday life of children and working-class neighborhoods.
>> KBr MAPFRE
>>> For even more inspiration, visit our page Things to Do in Barcelona, which highlights all the must-see attractions in the Catalan capital!
Weather in December: December is one of the coolest months of the year in Barcelona. Temperatures are seasonal, with daytime lows around 10°C (50°F), which locals consider chilly. The city receives an average of 30–40 mm of rainfall over 5 to 6 rainy days. Showers are usually brief, often followed by clear skies.