Whichever month you visit Barcelona, there is bound to be a festival or event you enjoy. It’s a big city, and with such a variety of cultures, the choices are many. Drop off your luggage at one of the luggage storage companies in Barcelona and go have fun. 

January

• The Festa Mayor de Saint Anthony starts with a pet parade for the blessing of the animals by Saint Anthony. The festivities begin in front of the Mercat de Sant Antoni. Saturday, you can enjoy craft beers at the beer festival, a classic car show on Sunday, and the fire run on Sunday night. 
• Another way to celebrate Saint Anthony is to head over to the small village of Sa Pobla for Foguerons de Sa Pobla. The town has folk music, barbecue, and bonfires. You’ll find a lot of morcilla sausages, biscuits, black pudding, and other delicious food to complement the wine and beer they serve. 

February

• The Festival of Saint Eulalia begins on the first Friday in February with the Children’s Proclamation. Elementary school children raise awareness of student’s rights with a presentation in Plaça de Sant Jaume. Afterward, there’s a giant winter festival with Sardana dancing and a parade with fireworks.
• Starting on Fat Thursday in February with a food feast, Carnival is a big party in the streets of Barcelona in El Born. Everyone dresses up in costume with the King and Queen of the parade as well as some other fun characters. Dancing, live music, and other fun last for a whole week.

March

• The International Barcelona Beer Festival kicks off the second Friday of March and lasts all weekend. There will be 110 beers on tap, 646 types of beer to try, six food stands, and activities for everyone. You can find it at Carrer de Barcelona in Llobregat. 

April

• The Fira per la Terra in Ciutadella Park is correlated with International Earth Day on April 22nd every year. It features food made with local produce and activities for the whole family. 

• World Book Day is combined with World Rose Day, celebrating Saint Jordi on April 23rd every year. Since the 8th century, the tradition has been to give a rose or book to someone you love. Join the tradition by celebrating with the whole town.

May 

• For comic lovers, the Barcelona Comic Fair takes place at Fira de Montjuic in May. With over 180 exhibits and 29 author meetups, you can see your favorites or make some new ones. 
• Race Car lovers unite! Just hearing the roar of the engines and feeling the vibration of thousands of engines, the Spanish Grand Prix is a big hit the first weekend in May. You can even play games and enjoy live music and food between races.  Did you see about the British Grand Prix?

June

• In early June, you can see some of the world’s most popular music artists at the Primavera Sound Festival. At Parc del Forum, more than 50 acts, including Evian Christ, Chaos, Biscuit, and Shanti Celeste will perform. Listen to some jams, eat, drink, and enjoy. 
• The first weekend in June is a fun time for motocross fans at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The MotoGP circuit stops in Catalonia for a weekend of racing, cheering, and food. You can even play MotoGP Fantasy while you are there.  

July 

• Along the coast, the Barcelona Beach Festival happens in mid-July for 12 hours of non-stop music and partying. Some of the best electronic music artists will be there. Performers have included David Guetta and Armin van Buuren. You won’t want to miss it!
• The Greek Festival features dancing, performances, and music at the open-air Greek amphitheater in Epidauros. Circus acts and theater are also featured all through July. See acts like Evil Hair, Orbital, and Demons as well as dancing by Isadora Duncan and Aurea de Sarra. 

August

• Circuit Festival at Isla Fantasia Water Park boasts the best music on the planet. Meet new friends, and celebrate different cultures. For 11 days in August, you can enjoy famous DJs, mind-blowing music, and tons of food and drinks. It’s the largest and one of the most important gay festivals in Europe. 
• Remember the food fights you had in high school? No? Maybe you should have gone to my school. Food fights are awesome! Check out the largest tomato festival in the world in Bunol, just outside of Valencia, at the Food Fight: La Tomatina Festival the last Wednesday in August.

September

• Featuring over 20 independent artists from all genres, including pop, rock, jazz, and electronic, the Barcelona Accio Musical (BAM) is held every September. The shows are set in several different places around Barcelona, from Forum Park to the Water House. Grab your friends and head to the jam.

October

• Film buffs will love the Sitges Film Festival on Sant Honorat in Sitges in October. Meet the filmmakers and watch some of the best movies never seen before. Be prepared to meet some stars because many have shown up over the years, including Cameron Diaz, Jodie Foster, and Anthony Hopkins. 
• During the second and third week of October, Oktoberfest Barcelona in Montjuic is a party full of giant steins of beer, rowdy fun, schnitzel, and live music. Enjoy costume contests, great food, and fun people to drink with. And don’t forget the pretzels. 

November

• On the first Sunday of November, the fifth-largest marathon in Europe takes place in Barcelona. The 26-mile run takes you past some of the best tourist attractions in Barcelona. Entertainment includes live concerts all over town featuring artists like L2 Project, Angels of Mercy, and Aese, to name a few. 

December

• The Festival de la Infancia at the end of December at the Fira de Montjuic is just plain fun. Your kids will love this festival and so will you. Children’s workshops teach lettering, sports, and teamwork. They even have an escape room, karaoke, and music. 
• Celebrate the last day of the year in Barcelona at their New Year’s Eve party. Head to the Magic Fountain for some fireworks and a light show with music and dancing. Also, at Club Poble Espanyol, the party does not end until the next day, so you can keep on having fun until next year.

Every month in Barcelona is worth celebrating, and this is just a small sample. Whichever festivals you choose, just be sure to wear comfortable shoes, bring some sunscreen, and have fun. 

Sources   

https://barcelonahacks.com/barcelona-events/#january

https://www.barcelona.de/en/barcelona-festivities-holidays.html

https://www.timeout.com/barcelona/things-to-do/big-festivals-and-major-events-in-barcelona

https://www.barcelona-life.com/barcelona/festivals

https://www.spanish-fiestas.com/barcelona/festivals