Barcelona Christmas lights

Lighting. Every evening, over 126 kilometres of illuminations light up the magic of Christmas in Barcelona.

Where:
A tota la ciutat
When:
From 22/11/2025 to 06/01/2026

Ara Malikian

Violin. The Lebanese artist of Armenian origin will be performing as part of the Suite Festival.

Where:
Gran Teatre del Liceu
When:
From 10/12/2025 to 11/12/2025

‘[Rec]ords. La vida a través del cinema domèstic’ (Memories. Life through Home Movies)

Home movies. An exhibition that analyses the reasons why we film ourselves and the evolution of technology, from the film camera to the mobile phone.

Where:
CaixaForum Barcelona
When:
From 03/12/2025 to 07/06/2026

‘Natalis’: Christmas in Poble Espanyol

Family activities. Six Christmas worlds filled with magic, emotion and adventure for all the family.

Where:
Poble Espanyol de Barcelona
When:
From 29/11/2025 to 04/01/2026

Barcelona Christmas Tour

Christmas lighting. A night-time tour on a double-decker bus where you’ll discover the city landmarks and spaces adorned with lights and decorations for Christmas.

Where:
Sortida i final plaça Catalunya
When:
From 28/11/2025 to 04/01/2026

8th Retina Festival

Cinema. This year’s festival is an invitation to embrace the dualities and contradictions of youth.

Where:
Filmoteca de Catalunya
When:
From 05/12/2025 to 14/12/2025

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