fireworks

Where to find bonfires at crossroads, fireworks, parties on the beach, early morning swims, and delicious coques

Cultural events related to Italian capital will take place in September in Catalan city

City will host complementary cultural program of musical and circus events

Dancing giants, correfocs and live music will be part of the festivities

Catalonia’s biggest nocturnal festival of fire and food will look different due to Covid-19 but will still be celebrated

Barcelona beaches will be closed, fireworks will be allowed but groups will have to be of maximum 20 people

Figures are up on 2018 as embodiment of Catalan culture once again draws the crowds

Barcelona's biggest street festival returns, with an incredible selection of music, dancing, and theatre to enjoy free of charge

Summer might be coming to an end in Barcelona, but the party is just getting started

Satan summons you to Cervera this weekend

500,000 expected to witness 5-day show

More than 30,000 people filled the streets during the 40th anniversary of the iconic Aquelarre in Cervera

Every year the sounds of fireworks popping and crackling perforate the air in Catalonia in the days leading up to Sant Joan's Eve (Nit de Sant Joan). The yearly festival culminates in a massive party on the night of 23 June, when locals celebrate the holiday by setting off mass amounts of fireworks and igniting bonfires, known in Catalan as 'fogueres'. At midnight, there is a spectacular fireworks display, marking the climax of the celebration. The bonfires of Sant Joan have special meaning for Catalan-speaking regions, and the festival is considered a Catalan national holiday. The tradition as it exists today traces its roots back to pagan rituals and coincides with the summer solstice, marking the beginning of the summer.