From May 19th to 29th, 2022, the Fiestas del Gòtic are on! I got the news a bit late. It is still possible though to enjoy them for the rest of the weekend if you are in Barcelona.

Street parties are one of the coolest things I like about living in Barcelona. This one is organised by the Gothic neighbourhood.

The first edition happened seven years ago intending to promote a feeling of belonging in the area. Now that the pandemic is controlled, the parties are resuming.

This is the program of the Fiestas del Gòtic for the rest of the week:

Thursday, May 26th
PLAZA DE SANT FELIP NERI
18h-19:00h – A capella choir, Le Cri du Coeur, from Toulouse (France).

Friday, May 27th
PLAÇA 8 DE MARZO

18:30h – Gathering and dance of Gotic’s “Gigantes” (Giants). “Gegantons” workshop ( a geganton is a smaller version of a giant).
19:30h – Baile del bot. Popular Majorcan dance.
20:30h – Concert
22:00h – Correfoc – Route: Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, Montjuic del Bisbe, Plaça Garriga i Bachs, Calle del Bisbe, Plaza Nova, Avda. Catedral, Dr. Joaquim Pou, Sacristans, Ripoll, Plaza dels Peixos, Plaza Vuit de marzo.
23:00-24:00h – Concerts

Saturday, May 28th
PLAÇA DE LA MERCÈ
11:00-12:30h – Activities and workshops for kids.

12:30h – Acoustic concert and Vermú popular (vermouth in the streets).

14:30h – Comida popular (communal meal).

17:00h – Theatre: “No hay citas disponibles“. Compañía Yerro Grupo Itinerario: Plaça Sant Miquel, calle Gegants, calle Templers, Calle Ciutat; Plaza Sant Miquel, Paso de la enseñanza, Calle del Call.

21:00h – 03:00h – Concerts.

PLAÇA CARME SIMÓ.
21:30h. Silent movie screening.

Sunday, May 29th

CALLE DEL CALL AND AROUND
12:00h. Travelling theatre play «Desnonissea» with the Roger Barrote Company

For more info (in Spanish though), click here.