Festes de Sant Roc 2026 — Barcelona's oldest festa major
Wed 12 Aug – Sun 16 Aug · Plaça Nova and surrounding streets, Barri Gòtic, Barcelona · Barcelona
Details & booking — Barcelona Metropolitan (2026 occurrence listing)
via Barcelona Metropolitan (2026 occurrence listing) · Checked 30 Jul 2026
About this event
Running since 1589 and recognised by the Generalitat as a festival of national heritage interest, Sant Roc takes over the square beside the cathedral for five days of giants, sardanes, castellers and a correfoc. Highlights include the 43rd gathering and dance of giants at Plaça Nova and the 40th Sant Roc correfoc setting off at 22:00. Entirely street-based and open to all.
Why we picked it
The oldest street festival in Barcelona, staged in the most visited part of the old city, and free from start to finish — strong August anchor content.
Free entry
Open-air street festival in public squares; free to attend, no ticket.
Registration
None
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