Horta's Festa Saves a Whole Day for the Kids
FestivalHorta-Guinardó24 families interested
Where
Horta-Guinardó, 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.
Schedule
Sat, Sep 5
- 10am to 3pmSan Fermin express, a playful family take on the Pamplona run with a txupinazo at noon, Passeig de Maragall 375
- 11:30amCircus show at Plaça de Bacardí
- 5pmCercavila (street parade) through the neighborhood, right after the church bells ring
- 6:30pmPregó (opening speech) at Parc de les Rieres d'Horta, given this year by child psychiatrist Llúcia Viloca
Sun, Sep 6
- 10amKids' hot chocolate (xocolatada infantil) at Parc de les Rieres d'Horta
Where it is
Horta
Plaça d'Eivissa, 08031 Barcelona
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