Is Natalis happening in 2026?

Poble Espanyol runs Natalis every Christmas, but the 2026 dates are not out yet. In 2025 it ran Nov 29 to Jan 4, 10am to 8pm, closed Dec 25, Dec 31 and Jan 1, with shorter hours on Dec 24 (until 2:30pm) and Dec 26 (from noon).

How much are tickets?

In 2025 online tickets were €13 for adults and €12 for kids 4 to 12 and seniors over 65, with family packs at €36 for 3 people and €48 for 4. Kids under 4 got in free. The Olivia musical was a separate ticket.

The Olivia musical is in Catalan, and the characters mostly speak Catalan and Spanish. The lights, crafts and letter-writing need no language.

Can we bring a stroller?

Yes, but Poble Espanyol has cobbled streets and some steps, so a sturdy stroller or a carrier makes it easier.

Natalis Christmas Village at Poble Espanyol

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FestivalSants-Montjuïc

Where

Sants-Montjuïc, Poble Espanyol

Ages

All ages (best for 3–10)

Duration

Half a day

Setting

Mostly outdoors

Plan for

Half a day

Letters

To Santa until Dec 24, then to the Three Kings

What you need to know

Six themed worlds: Wishland, Ilusionàrius, Tradicionàrius, Candyland, Magic Fun and Elfland, each with its own character to meet
Letters to Santa until Dec 24, then to the Three Kings, so it works for families of both traditions
Olivia, a Catalan musical for ages 2 and up (about 45 minutes), was sold separately in 2025 from €16

About

Every Christmas, Poble Espanyol, the open-air village on Montjuïc built from copies of streets and squares from all over Spain, turns into Natalis. Thousands of lights go up, and the lanes split into six themed worlds: an elves' workshop, a candy land run by a pastry chef, a wizard's corner full of riddles, and a street of Christmas traditions from around the world. Kids meet characters, watch roaming shows and make crafts along the way. Before Christmas Eve they can hand a letter to Santa, and after that the letters go to the Three Kings (Reis), who bring gifts in Spain on the night of January 5.

€13, ages 4 to 12 €12, under 4 free

Dates to be announced

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