10 unique ideas to enjoy this Christmas in Catalonia!
There are moments that taste like Christmas: a song that brings back memories, an afternoon spent without a care in the world, or the excitement of trying something new. The holidays invite us to reconnect, to go out, and to let ourselves be surprised by everything happening around us.
If you're looking for something special to do this year, here are 10 suggestions for enjoying Christmas in Catalonia this 2026. Choose who you want to share them with and make room in your schedule: perhaps the best memory of these holidays will begin with a "Shall we?"
1. Candlelight at the Petit Palau: add music to Christmas
Timeless melodies take on a special charm when played by candlelight. At the Petit Palau of the Palau de la Música Catalana, this one-hour concert features classics such as Corelli's "Christmas Concerto," "O Holy Night," "The Little Drummer Boy," and "Bell Over Bell." It's an opportunity to sit back, listen, and fully immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere.
When: December 19, at 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., and December 20, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets: from €18.50. Ages 8 and up; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
2. Christmas carols between candles at the Reial Cercle Artístic
Still feeling the Christmas spirit after the 25th? At the Reial Cercle Artístic de Barcelona, Christmas carols take over the after-dinner conversation in an hour-long candlelit concert. The repertoire includes "Carol of the Bells," "Deck the Halls," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," and "O Holy Night": a way to keep celebrating the holidays with live music.
When: December 26 and 27, at 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Tickets: from €28.50.
3. Christmas Broadway: a Christmas with its own voice
"White Christmas," "Santa Baby," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"... If these songs already make you feel the Christmas spirit, mark this recital at the Casa Museu Núria Pla in Barcelona on your calendar. Soprano Romina Krieger, baritone Lucas Groppo, and tenor and pianist Graham Lister lend their voices to these Christmas classics with a Broadway flair.
When: December 19, one performance only. Tickets: from €18.
4. Christmas cinema in a cabin on the rooftop of El Palace
A cabin, a blanket, and a Christmas movie: at the Rooftop Garden of the Hotel El Palace in Barcelona, a movie night becomes a charming winter treat. The films are shown in their original language with Spanish subtitles, and the cabin includes cushions, blankets, hot water bottles, popcorn, a St-Germain cocktail or hot chocolate, and a Christmas snack.
When: November 20 to January 5. Price: €80 per cabin, accommodating 2 adults or 2 adults and one child up to 12 years old.
5. A gingerbread house made by you
Gingerbread walls, sweet decorations, and a little imagination. In this workshop at the Hotel El Palace in Barcelona, you'll build and decorate your own gingerbread house, with the help of the hotel team and all materials included. A plan to enjoy the process and add your own personal touch to Christmas.
When: Weekends from December 5th to 20th and on December 22nd and 23rd, from 10:00 to 12:00. Where: 7th floor, in the Gingerbread House space. Individual admission: €59. Ages 6 and up.
6. Zambomba de Jerez: Andalusian Christmas carols and dinner at El Palace
Andalusian Christmas carols arrive in Barcelona with an evening of Jerez-style zambomba music at the Salón Parrilla of the Hotel El Palace. The event combines live music with a five-course dinner, desserts, and drinks: an opportunity to discover this Christmas tradition around the table.
When: December 14th, at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:45 PM. The concert lasts approximately 90 minutes, with an intermission. Tickets: from €95. For ages 18 and over.
7. FC Barcelona Ice Rink: An afternoon on skates
Take your first steps cautiously, practice a few turns to gain confidence, and share some laughs on the ice. The FC Barcelona Official Ice Rink is the perfect place to get active and spend time with family or friends. General admission includes skate rental, with morning, midday, and afternoon sessions of 75 to 120 minutes.
Tickets: General admission from €15 Monday to Thursday and from €17 Friday to Sunday and public holidays; children (ages 4-10) from €13 and €15 on weekends. Gloves, socks, and long trousers are required. Children under 12 must wear a helmet, and children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
8. Candlelight in Sabadell: Christmas sounds in the Vallès
An hour to let yourself be carried away by the music and rediscover the melodies of the holidays. The Candlelight: Christmas Classics concert comes to the Auditori Grande Espai Cultura of the Fundació Sabadell, bathed in the ambiance of candlelight. A perfect plan in the Vallès region to share an afternoon of live music.
When: December 19 and 20, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets: from €16.01.
9. Candlelight in Manresa: an evening of music by candlelight
Between the gatherings and meals of the holidays, there's also room for an evening concert. The Museu de l'Aigua i el Tèxtil in Manresa hosts a Candlelight session dedicated to Christmas classics: an hour of music by candlelight to continue enjoying Christmas in the Bages region.
When: December 27th, at 9:00 PM. Tickets: from €16.50.
10. Magic in Manresa: learn tricks to amaze this holiday season
This Christmas, you can be the one who leaves everyone speechless. At the Magic Campus with Mag Pol in Manresa, you'll learn tricks to amaze family and friends. The workshops are held at the museum, are for all ages, and offer different tricks each day: if you come back, you'll have new secrets to discover.
When: December 28 and 29, at 11:00. Tickets: €8, with a special price for attending both days.
Prices "from" and availability are based on the catalog consulted on October 7, 2026, and may change. This article contains affiliate links: if you book through them, the plan doesn't cost you anything extra and you help us maintain the website.
Published by Youssef Haouriqui on 3 of november of 2026 at 12:01h
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