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Ideas for enjoying Barcelona: festivals, weekends and local traditions, with sources and practical tips.

Creepy Halloween at Barcelona’s Poble Espanyol — Poble Espanyol · Promotional Creepy Halloween photo from a previous edition.

Halloween · 30 October–1 November

What to do for Halloween in Barcelona 2026

Halloween falls on Saturday: family outings, horror, parties and Castanyada for 30 October–1 November, with checked dates and admission conditions.

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Family Halloween at Poble Espanyol — Poble Espanyol · Promotional Creepy Halloween photo from an earlier edition.

24–25/10/2026 · Halloween & Castanyada

Barcelona on 24–25 October: Halloween, Castanyada and more

16 ideas for 24–25 October 2026: horror, panellets, storytelling, free architecture visits, concerts and afternoon parties, with options from Friday 23.

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Festival FESC atmosphere at Parc de l’Estació del Nord — Festival FESC · Photo published by the organisers.

17–18/10/2026

What to do in Barcelona on 17–18 October 2026

FESC and Barcelona Dibuixa fill the city with free activities; family Halloween and Ciutat Flamenco also begin, alongside football, Morat and two big Sunday events.

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Salsa at Time Out Market Barcelona’s terrace — Time Out Market Barcelona · Promotional photo of its salsa sessions.

10–11/10/2026

What to do in Barcelona on 10–11 October 2026

Swab art, human towers in Les Corts, Oktoberfest’s final weekend, salsa and live music, plus a fantastic-film trip to Sitges.

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Mahou Bravas Fest at Barcelona’s Poble Espanyol — Mahou Bravas Fest · Promotional photo published by the festival.

Weekend guide · 3–4 October

What to do in Barcelona on 3–4 October 2026

Neighbourhood traditions, international sport, high-demand concerts, day parties, rooftops and a Sunday of free museums: a checked selection for an easy Barcelona weekend. Includes Viu Montjuïc and Bravas Fest from Friday 2.

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Xambanga giant figures in Barcelona’s Plaça de Sant Jaume — Image published by Barcelona City Council for the Xambanga de gegants.

Barcelona popular culture

Barcelona’s Xambanga giants: what it is and how to see it

A practical guide to La Mercè’s playful giant-figure parade, with context and the safest way to check the next date and route.

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Barcelona celebrates · 23–27 September

What to do in Barcelona for La Mercè 2026

Only one day in town? Make it Thursday 24 September: local traditions in the morning, music after dark and drones by the sea.

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