Festival
Rock & Grill
Guitars, music, campfire smell, beer, contests, fun… A new festival format that will make the happiness of rock and barbecue fans: the Rock & Grill. Is there a better partnership?
Where: Poble Espagnyol
When: June 1-3, 2018
Schedule: – Friday 1st June 2018 : from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
– Saturday, June 2, 2018: from noon to 8 p.m.
– Sunday, June 3, 2018: from noon to 8 p.m.
Price: Free admission for children under 12 years old
Trade fair
Modernism Fair
This initiative was born more than 10 years ago, with the intention of having the spirit of the Eixample neighborhood a century ago, when the artistic movement of modernism was at its peak. If you are a Gaudi supporter, you can’t miss this event!
Where: Eixample
When: June 1-3, 2018
Price: Free
Festival Pedralbes Garden
The famous Festival Jardines del Palau Reial de Pedralbes presents a new edition this summer! Nature, history, music and gastronomy come together to provide the setting for numerous concerts and activities.
Where: Pedralbes Gardens
When: June 6-13, 2018
Price: From 18 to 248€, you can buy your seats here: http://www.festivalpedralbes.com/entradas/
Festival
Brunch In The City
After the absolute success of the previous season, the most anticipated outdoor electronic music event of the spring is back: Brunch in the city. 5 dates from March to June with thirty artists for children and gastronomic proposals to live the most alternative Sundays in the city.
Where: Plaza Mayor, the Upload room in the heart of the Poble Espanyol.
When: One of the dates falls in June, on Sunday, June 10.
Hours: from 12:00 to 22:00
Sports
Motorcycle circuit
The Circuit de Catalunya is back. This time it will be a motorcycle race. Every corner will be a challenge, the best riders in the world will push back the limits of their bikes in the 3 categories of the championship: Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP. MotoGP is very popular and will benefit from passionate and unconditional support to encourage participants from Catalunya and all over Spain. With general admission areas on the lawn, known as a picnic area and as a rest area to take advantage of the sun. This event is one of the most anticipated of the season!
Where: Montmeló Circuit
When: June 15-17, 2018
Price: Adults from 88€ to 176€, reduced rate for children and seniors, you can buy your places here: http://www.circuitcat.com/fr/moto-gp/tickets/
Festival Sónar
The Sónar festival in Barcelona is the largest techno-electronic music and multimedia art festival in Barcelona, a reference in the field. It is the electronic event of the year for all of Spain. To the program, 3 full days of electronic sounds with the best DJs of the international scene. Bringing together avant-garde players from the world of music, cinema and new technologies, Sónar has become a world reference in artistic creation, mixing music and cutting-edge technologies. Every year since its creation in 1994, this event gathers people from all over the world. As well as attracting crowds, reservations are advised.
Where: Fira de Barcelona
When: Thursday, June 14 to Saturday, June 16, 2018.
Price: you can buy your seats here: https://sonar.es/es/2018/tickets
Demonstration
Gay pride
Barcelona’s gay pride offers a wide variety of activities: cinema, culture, entertainment, public debate, a colorful parade and a big popular party. The Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes in Barcelona receives the big parade and the Avenida Maria Cristina, at the foot of the National Palace hosts among other things the great final party.
Where: Barcelona
When: June 23 to 30
Party
The night of Sant Joan
It is the shortest night of the year and we celebrate the arrival of the summer solstice. That night, fireworks are launched throughout Spain and bonfires are lit in the streets, squares and beaches. As for Barcelona, it is common for groups of friends to go to the beach where it is customary to light torches and set off firecrackers and fireworks while listening to music, and we celebrate this night until the morning. On the day of Sant Joan, it is customary to celebrate it by going to eat with the family, and that the dessert can only be the coca de Sant Joan.
Where: Barcelona
When: On the night of June 23-24, 2018.