Barcelona Festival Calendar
Your guide to navigating city celebrations with pets
Major Annual Festivals
La Mercè
September 20-24
Key Events
- • Fireworks at Barceloneta Beach
- • Giants Parade (City Center)
- • Correfoc Fire Run
- • Concert stages citywide
Pet Considerations
- • High noise levels citywide
- • Crowded streets and squares
- • Alternative routes recommended
Sant Joan
June 23-24
Key Events
- • All-night fireworks
- • Beach bonfires
- • Street celebrations
Pet Considerations
- • Intense fireworks all night
- • Consider leaving the city
- • Indoor activities recommended
Festes de Gràcia
Mid-August (15-21)
Key Events
- • Decorated streets
- • Live music stages
- • Street activities
Pet Considerations
- • Avoid Gràcia neighborhood
- • Morning walks recommended
- • Crowded narrow streets
Festival Locations Map
Quiet Areas During Festivals
Parks & Gardens
- • Large, quiet historical garden
- • Multiple walking paths
- • Water fountains available
- • Best times: Early morning
Quiet Neighborhoods
Alternative Walking Routes
Morning Routes
- • Carretera de les Aigües (panoramic walk)
- • Montjuïc Gardens (early morning)
- • Parc de la Ciutadella (before 9am)
Evening Routes
- • Parc del Turó del Putxet
- • Forum area coastal walk
- • Sant Gervasi quiet streets