Barcelona, Spain

La Mercè fiestasWhen: 21st – 24th Septmeber 2018Where: Barcelona, SpainWebsite: irbarcelona.comThe Fiestas of La Mercè are the annual festivities of the city of Barcelona and have been its main festival since 1902 when it was celebrated for the first time in honour of the Virgen de la Merced.

Festa Major de Gràcia When: 15th – 21st August 2018 Where: Barcelona, Spain Website: irbarcelona.cat Barcelona's Gràcia district is well known for its lively squares and bohemian atmosphere. For this reason, the Festa Major de Gràcia is an event much awaited by the people of Barcelona.

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Original article written by Monika Rüsch The economic consequences of the attacks of August 2017 are already lagging behind, since European cities that have suffered such tragedies in this field recover in an average period of 13 months.

Barcelona music festivals When: June – August 2018 Where: Barcelona, Spain Website: barcelona.com It’s no great secret that in many respects Barcelona is a landmark city on the global scale.

The Gay Pride Parade in Barcelona When: 23rd–30th June 2018 Where: Barcelona, Spain Website: pridebarcelona.org Barcelona Gay Pride is a colourful party that normally takes place between the end of June and the beginning of July, this year the week from 23rd to 30th June.

Sónar music festival When: 14th–16th June 2018 Where: Barcelona, Spain Website: sonar.es One of the music festivals par excellence which is hosted each year in the city of Barcelona during the month of June is Sónar.

One of the most significant, exciting and beautiful days that can be enjoyed in the city of Barcelona is the day of ‘Sant Jordi’.