Festa Major d'Horta 2026
FestivalNou Barris
Where
Nou Barris, Horta
Ages
All ages
Setting
Outdoors
Plan for
Drop-in, stay as long as kids last
Main attractions
Human towers, parades, fire run, live music
Kids' activities
Dedicated kids' programming throughout the festival
What you need to know
- Ten days of activities, so you can pick one visit or spread them across the month
- Kids' zones alongside adult events, letting you stay while children play nearby
- Neighborhood tradition since 1731, meaning locals know the rhythm and logistics run smoothly
About
Festa Major d'Horta is a ten-day September festival honoring Sant Gaudenci, featuring pilars de caixes (human towers built on stacked crates), a closing correfoc fire run, gegants parades, live concerts, and kids' activities. The tradition dates back to 1731 and is organized by local community groups in the Horta neighborhood.
Where it is
Horta
Horta, 08031 Barcelona
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