Upcoming events

Our picks for Weekend of 17–19 July

Sat-Sun Jul 18-19
Barcelona's Real Circus Masters Take Flight
Now in its 30th year, the original Catalan circus company brings an hour of gravity-defying acrobatics and clowning to the historic Grec Festival.
Sun Jul 12 & Sun Jul 19 & Sun Jul 26
A Free Kids' Zone at Brunch in the Park
Kids aged up to 12 enjoy Petit Brunch activities, relaxation zones, and food stalls while national and international DJs perform across nine hours of electronic music.
Our Top 5 Kids' Movies in English This Summer
Five kids' films playing all summer in their original English, and the one everyone knows is just the start.

Sun Jul 19
World Cup Final: Spain vs Argentina on a Giant Seafront Screen
Games and music kick off at 7pm, then watch Spain face Argentina live on the giant seafront screen starting at 9pm.
Fri Jul 17
1,200 Illuminated Drones Recreate Harry Potter
~15 min
A wizarding light show where the kids join in, not just watch from the grass.
Through Jul 26
A Whole Neighborhood Throws a Free Ten-Day Party
Giants, fire and human towers fill the streets, but there's a right time to bring the little ones.
Through Jul 19
100+ Daily Activities in 16th Century Tortosa
~2h
Watch actors in period dress haggle at the Renaissance market, catch street musicians and comedians at every plaza, try your hand at traditional crafts, and taste 16th-century recipes at tavern routes.
Through Jul 19
Four Days of Circus and Puppets in Esterri d'Àneu
~2.5h
Watch acrobats flip, puppeteers animate wooden characters, and street performers fill village squares while you hunt for carved animal sculptures hidden through the streets.
Through Jul 19
45 Free Circus Shows Across La Bisbal's Streets
~1.5h
Watch trapeze artists, clown acts, and acrobats perform on multiple outdoor stages while kids try juggling and hand-balancing in workshops.
Wed Jul 22
Magicians Take Over CaixaForum Till 11pm
Watch giant tulle beach figures drift through the building, catch close-up magicians on every floor, and hear live jazz while a theatrical light show and hands-on workshops unfold around you.
Thu-Mon Jul 23-27
5 Nights of International Fireworks Over Blanes Beach
~1h15
Watch five nights of pyrotechnic displays light up the beach as European and Spanish companies compete with €26,600 budgets each for a €6,000 prize.
Fri Jul 24 - Mon Aug 3
Towers, Fire Runs and 40+ Activities in Constantí
~1.5h
Watch human towers, run through children's fire parades, dance sardanes, and catch theater shows across 40+ events honoring Saint Felix.
Sat Jul 25
A Free Saturday Concert Comes to Turó Park
Sing along to songs, play rhythm games, and jump in when Set de So calls for audience participation.
Sat-Sun Jul 25-26
Medieval Crafts and Torch Processions in Gósol
~1.5h
Kids throw pottery on wheels, hunt for treasure with torches, and watch acrobats perform in a medieval village street.
Sun Jul 26 - Tue Aug 4
Ten Days of Giants and Water Parties in Móra la Nova
~2h
Watch 32 giants parade through town, then cool off in foam parties and soaked bike races while fire runs light up the nights.
Mon Jul 27 - Tue Aug 4
A Week of Music, Sports and Workshops in Bagà
~1.5h
Watch live concerts in village squares, compete in outdoor tournaments, make crafts in workshops, and catch magic shows spread across Bagà's center.
Wed Jul 29
Free Rock 'n' Roll Dance Workshop Plus Concerts
Learn rockabilly, doo-wop, and guitar roots from 4 live bands, then dance at two free workshops with a 50s makeover station.

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Upcoming events

Our picks for Weekend of 17–19 July

Barcelona's Real Circus Masters Take Flight

A Free Kids' Zone at Brunch in the Park

Our Top 5 Kids' Movies in English This Summer

Less planning, more playing.