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The<\/span> Festes de Santa Eul\u00e0lia<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Barcelona’s main winter festival<\/span><\/b>, is one of the city’s most emblematic celebrations. For several days, the streets are filled with activities that combine tradition, culture and fun for all ages. In honour of Santa Eul\u00e0lia, <\/span>co-patron saint of Barcelona<\/span><\/b>, the city revives her legacy with parades, traditional dances, light shows and concerts that highlight the richness of Catalan culture.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n From parades and traditional events to vibrant concerts and activities for the little ones, this celebration offers a <\/span>diverse programme <\/span><\/b>that captivates locals and visitors alike. Year after year, the Barcelona Winter Festival becomes an unforgettable experience, combining history and folklore with cultural and festive proposals for all audiences.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy these days full of emotion, music and tradition in honour of Santa Eul\u00e0lia, one of the city’s most emblematic figures. <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> offers its <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, low-cost and sustainable, so you can get to Barcelona from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|60px|30px|60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The <\/span>Festes de Santa Eul\u00e0lia in Barcelona<\/span><\/a> will be held from<\/span> 7th to 12<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> of February 2025<\/span><\/b>. One of the most emblematic events is the <\/span>Protocol of the Eagle of the City<\/span><\/b>, scheduled for Friday, <\/span>7<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> of\u00a0February<\/span><\/b>, at 8 p.m. This solemn parade starts at <\/span>Pla\u00e7a de Sant Jaume <\/span><\/b>and goes through historic streets such as Jaume I, Argenteria and Fossar de les Moreres, culminating at the <\/span>basilica of Santa Maria del Mar<\/span><\/b>. The most exciting moment is the <\/span>traditional dance<\/span><\/b> of the Eagle in the presbytery, right in front of the basilica\u2019s main altar, a tradition that evokes the rich history and devotion of the city. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On Saturday<\/span> 8<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> of February<\/span><\/b> at 10 a.m., the Pla\u00e7a de Sant Jaume will be the setting for the <\/span>Gathering of \u201ccolles bastoneres\u201d<\/span><\/b> (stick-dancing groups). The \u201ccolles bastoneres\u201d of Barcelona will come together to offer exhibitions of <\/span>Ball de Bastons<\/span><\/b>, a traditional Catalan dance that stands out for its energy and coordination. The participants, armed with sticks, perform choreographies to the rhythm of the music, celebrating and preserving this ancient tradition. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On the same day, at 5 p.m., the <\/span>Drummers’ Gathering<\/span><\/b> will begin in Pla\u00e7a Reial. The groups of drummers from the colles de diables and bestiary of fire will gather to celebrate a great \u201ctamborrada\u201d. On Saturday 8<\/span>th<\/span> of February, one of the most eagerly awaited moments of the festival will also take place: the <\/span>Correfoc de Santa Eul\u00e0lia<\/span><\/b>. From 8 p.m. onwards, the diables and beasts of fire groups will parade from Pla\u00e7a Reial, unleashing a spectacle of fire and sparks that will light up the Barcelona night.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fiestas-Santa-Eulalia-Barcelona-Shuttle2Sun-1.png” alt=”Fiestas Santa Eul\u00e0lia Barcelona” title_text=”Fiestas Santa Eul\u00e0lia Barcelona” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Another of the big events of the Festes de Santa Eul\u00e0lia is the <\/span>Diada Castellera<\/span><\/b>, which will be celebrated on Sunday, 9<\/span>th<\/span> of February, starting at 11.30 a.m. in Pla\u00e7a de Sant Jaume. On this day, the \u2018<\/span>colles castelleres<\/span><\/b>\u2019 (human towers groups) from Barcelona and other nearby towns will gather to build their impressive human towers, known as \u2018castells\u2019. This spectacular event, which stands out for its skill, strength, balance and teamwork, is a symbol of Catalan unity and tradition.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>‘s low-cost and sustainable <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, you can get to Barcelona from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The music programme for the Festes de Santa Eul\u00e0lia includes a rich variety of events to suit all tastes. On Friday 7<\/span>th<\/span> of February, at 8.15 p.m., <\/span>Pla\u00e7a de Sant Jaume<\/span><\/b> will host the <\/span>Tradicion\u00e0rius in Santa Eul\u00e0lia<\/span><\/b>, an extension of the International Folk Festival. At 9:30 p.m., the group <\/span>Germ\u00e0 Negre<\/span><\/b> will bring their show <\/span>Puja aqu\u00ed dalt i balla<\/span><\/i>, fusing traditional music with contemporary energy. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fiestas-Santa-Eulalia-Barcelona-Shuttle2Sun-2.png” alt=”Gothic Quarter Barcelona” title_text=”Gothic Quarter Barcelona” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Throughout the week, various concerts can be enjoyed, such as the <\/span>Concert by the Catalan Federation of Choral Organisations<\/span><\/b> (Saturday 8th, at 12:30 p.m., in the <\/span>Avinguda de la Catedral<\/span><\/a>), which will bring together choirs from all over the country to offer a sample of the wide-ranging Catalan choral repertoire. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On the evening of Saturday 8th, at 9.15 p.m., the <\/span>Lo Puto Cat Concert <\/span><\/b>will take audiences a journey through Catalan music; while on Sunday 9th, at 10 p.m., the <\/span>Clav\u00e9 Concert <\/span><\/b>will bring an intimate and unique proposal in a cosy atmosphere. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The<\/span> Barcelona Festival<\/span><\/b> also offers a variety of activities designed for the little ones. On Friday, 7<\/span>th<\/span> of February, at 6.30 p.m., in <\/span>Pla\u00e7a de Sant Jaume<\/span><\/a>, pupils from <\/span>Barcelona’s municipal music schools<\/span><\/b> will perform their best musical pieces.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Another interesting proposal is the <\/span>Santa Eul\u00e0lia Children’s Sardana Gathering<\/span><\/b>, on Saturday, 8<\/span>th<\/span> of February, where children can enjoy the traditional Catalan dance of the sardana in a festive and participatory atmosphere; and the <\/span>Exhibition of Children\u2019s and Young People\u2019s Traditional and Folk Dance Groups<\/span><\/b>, with a series of folk dances that connect us with the roots of Catalan culture. Saturday afternoon will be marked by the <\/span>Correfoc<\/span><\/b> of the little devils and the little beasts<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” min_height=”181.8px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”3px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n In addition, the <\/span>Gathering of the Ciutat Vella Giants <\/span><\/b>and the <\/span>Santa Eul\u00e0lia Entourage <\/span><\/b>will take to the streets, filling the nooks and crannies of the Gothic Quarter with colour and music. Finally, the <\/span>Gegantona Laia Parade <\/span><\/b>will be a unique opportunity to see this giant figure parade through the city centre. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>big day of the festivities<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>12<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> of February<\/span><\/b>, offers some of the most solemn and emotional events of the Santa Eul\u00e0lia Festival. At 6 p.m., the<\/span> Laies Walk <\/span><\/b>begins, a parade featuring the Ciutat Vella giants, known as \u2018Laias\u2019, who walk through the Gothic Quarter, while making a <\/span>floral offering<\/span><\/b> at the <\/span>Baixada de Santa Eul\u00e0lia<\/span><\/b>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Then, at 7 p.m., the <\/span>Pla\u00e7a de Sant Jaume<\/span><\/b> hosts the traditional <\/span>Santa Eul\u00e0lia dance<\/span><\/b>, a festive choreography in which the Laies take part, accompanied by the Cobla Sant Jordi – Ciutat de Barcelona. This event will culminate in a spectacular <\/span>fireworks display<\/span><\/b>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Come to Barcelona to enjoy the <\/span>Festes de Santa Eul\u00e0lia<\/span><\/b> to the fullest! Don\u2019t forget that <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> offers low-cost and sustainable<\/span> shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Festes de Santa Eul\u00e0lia, Barcelona’s main winter festival, is one of the city’s most emblematic celebrations. For several days, the streets are filled with activities that combine tradition, culture and fun for all ages. In honour of Santa Eul\u00e0lia, co-patron saint of Barcelona, the city revives her legacy with parades, traditional dances, light shows […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":19450,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[40,42,29,41],"tags":[46,69,135,45,44,43,125,139],"class_list":["post-19440","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-barcelona-2","category-spanish-culture","category-travel","category-travel-tips","tag-airports","tag-holidays","tag-private-transfer-2","tag-shuttle","tag-transfer","tag-travel","tag-vacances-2","tag-winter"],"yoast_head":"\nPopular culture \u00a0<\/h2>\n
Concerts for all tastes \u00a0<\/h2>\n
Children’s Activities \u00a0<\/h2>\n
The festival\u2019s biggest day, February 12th\u00a0<\/h2>\n