Agenda Barcelona

The Dancing Egg is a Barcelona tradition linked to the festivity of Corpus Christi. It consist of making a hollow eggshell “dance” on the spouts of water in the fountains in the cloisters and gardens of unique and historical buildings. The fountains are decorated with fruit and flowers, filling the air with the fragrance and texture of spring.

The are several places in Barcelona where you can enjoy The Dancing Egg. Some of the most notable include:

• Barcelona Cathedral (Pla de la Seu, 3)
• Museu Frederic Marès (Plaça de Sant Iu, 5)
• Casa de l'Ardiaca (Carrer de Santa Llúcia, 1)
• Archive of the Crown of Aragon (Carrer dels Comtes, 2)
• Ateneu Barcelonès (Carrer de la Canuda, 6)
• Museu Marítim (Avinguda de les Drassanes 1)
• Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes (Baixada del Monestir, 9)

Adaptation of the party to the drought situation

This year, the Dancing Egg adapts to the drought situation that Barcelona is suffering from:

• In some fountains, the egg will remain static, integrated into the floral decoration of the place.
• The egg will dance in fountains that work with a closed water circuit.
• In other cases, the egg will move driven by air.

The Corpus Christi celebration includes other activities, such as flower carpets, processions, exhibitions or a self-guided route.

Corpus Program 2023 (CA)