Festa Major de Sants
If Festa Major de Gracia feels too packed, Sants is the move. Same decorated streets, same paellas, half the tourists.
About Festa Major de Sants
Nine days of decorated streets, communal dinners, and round-the-clock programming in Sants. Streets are competitively decorated by neighbours, paella is cooked in metre-wide pans on the pavement, castellers form human towers, and correfocs send sparks down the lanes — Gracia's smaller, scrappier sister.
Festa Major de Sants is an outdoor event held at Sants neighbourhood in the Sants area of Barcelona. Entry is free.
What to Eat & Drink
Food
Communal paella, butifarra grills, popular dinners
Drinks
Cava, wine, vermouth at pop-up bars
Cuisine: Catalan
Expect to find communal paella, butifarra grills, popular dinners among the highlights. On the drinks side, look out for cava, wine, vermouth at pop-up bars.
Entertainment & Activities
Festa Major de Sants features live music performances throughout the event.
Getting There
Festa Major de Sants takes place at Sants neighbourhood, Sants, Barcelona, in Barcelona’s Sants neighbourhood. The nearest metro station is Plaça de Sants (L1, L5).
The venue is easy to reach by public transport. Get directions on Google Maps.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Festa Major de Sants?
Festa Major de Sants takes place Saturday, 22 August 2026 – Sunday, 30 August 2026 · 11am–2am. It starts at 11am.
Where is Festa Major de Sants held?
The event takes place at Sants neighbourhood, Sants, Barcelona, in the Sants area.
How much does Festa Major de Sants cost?
Entry to Festa Major de Sants is free. Free, pay for food and drinks.
What food and drinks are available?
Food highlights include communal paella, butifarra grills, popular dinners. Drink offerings include cava, wine, vermouth at pop-up bars.
Is Festa Major de Sants suitable for English speakers?
Yes, Festa Major de Sants is English-friendly. Barcelona is an international city and most food events welcome visitors from around the world.
