The festivities of Santa Eulalia return in 2024, celebrating the patron saint of Barcelona. From February 9th to 12th, the city is filled with activities for all ages. The Feast of Santa Eulalia is Barcelona’s Winter Major Festival, second only to the Festes de la Mercè, and is dedicated to Santa Eulalia, co-patroness of the city. If you’re not familiar with the legend of our patroness, we recommend it: here’s the Legend of Santa Eulalia.
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SANTA EULÀLIA 2024 FESTIVITIES WITH CHILDREN
EXHIBITIONS TO SEE WITH CHILDREN EXHIBITION OF THE LAIAS
The giantess Laia, Laia and Laieta from Plaça Nova, Laia and Elisenda from El Pi, Lola from El Arrabal, or Maria La Nieta from Barceloneta, among other giants, gather at the Palau de la Virreina to reclaim Santa Eulàlia as the patroness of Barcelona and pay tribute to all Barcelona women. From February 3rd to 12th, from 10 am to 8 pm. On Thursday, February 8th, the exhibition will be closed for the Carnival Arrival. Palau de la Virreina (La Rambla, 99)
Gegantona Laia Parade
Monday, February 12th, at 6:30 pm Route: Palau de la Virreina, La Rambla, Carrer del Cardenal Casañas, Plaça del Pi, and Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol. 6:45 pm: Giant Planting 7:30 pm: Laies Walk
LA CASA DE LOS ENTREMESES
During these Santa Eulalia festivities, you cannot miss the Casa de los Entremeses, a building where it’s a party all year round. There you will find many of the main groups of the winter festival and all their figures, although not all will be present. You will find the children’s giants in the Pati Manning, the giantesses in the Palau de la Virreina, and the children’s bestiary in the City Council.
Have you ever seen a museum of giants, beasts, and big heads? These are the Houses of the Feast, and in Barcelona, we have a dozen of them scattered throughout the city. From 10 am to 8 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays. Permanent exhibition: “Barcelona festive imagery: giants, big heads, bestiary, and puppets.” Temporary exhibition: “In February, Santa Eulàlia.” From February 7th to March 31st. Plaça de les Beates, 2
SHOW OF CHILDREN’S AND SCHOOL GIANTS OF BARCELONA
For more than twenty years, the children’s giants of the city have gathered in the Patio Manning of the Casa de la Caritat to prepare for the Santa Eulàlia festivities. But it’s not just the giants from various neighborhoods of the city! You will also find dozens of giants, beasts, bugs, tadpoles, easels, and dragons from the schools of Barcelona, accompanying children in their educational lives and providing a perfect immersion in the festivities and traditions of the city. From February 3rd to 9th, from 10 am to 8 pm. Opening on Sunday, February 4th, at 11 am. Patio Manning of the Casa de Caritat (Montalegre, 16)
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Parade of Children’s and School Giants
On Saturday, February 10th, you will have a magnificent opportunity to see all these figures that accompany children in their educational lives throughout the year, opening the door to the world of popular culture. The parade will start at 11:30 am, departing from Plaça dels Àngels and ending around 1:00 pm at Plaça de Sant Jaume.
Correfoc of the Little Devils and Small Beasts
The Fire Festival is a feast for the senses with the percussion of drums, the smell of gunpowder, and the light of sparks. And children manage to have a tailor-made party, although it’s specially designed for the little ones, it’s not without risks. Remember! It’s necessary to dress in long-sleeved cotton clothes that cover the entire body. It’s also important to wear suitable footwear for running when needed. Plaça de Sant Jaume. Saturday, February 10th, at 6:30 pm
Muestra de Esbarts Infantiles y Juveniles
Show of Children’s and Youth Esbarts Santa Eulàlia is the city’s small main festival, and the youngest ones take center stage. Therefore, the children’s sections of the dance groups of Barcelona take a step forward and celebrate their dance. The twenty dance groups in the city will offer us a series of dances performed by the youngest members of each dance group. The show will take place on two different days. On Saturday, you can enjoy the dances of Esbart Sant Martí, Esbart Maragall, Esbart Ciutat Comtal, and Esbart Català de Dansaires. On Sunday, it will be the turn of Esbart Joventut Nostra, Esbart Vila de Gràcia, Esbart Sant Jordi, and the Ballets de Catalunya. Day: Saturday, February 10th, and Sunday, February 11th. Schedule: 12 pm. Location: Avinguda de la Catedral
The Dance of Santa Eulàlia
Esbart Santa Eulàlia with the Cobla Sant Jordi-Ciutat de Barcelona. Enjoy a modern representation of the Santa Eulàlia dance with Esbart Santa Eulàlia and the musical accompaniment of the Cobla Sant Jordi-Ciutat de Barcelona. Day: Saturday, February 10th. Schedule: 5 pm. Location: Avinguda de la Catedral
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OPEN DOORS AT MUSEUMS FOR SANTA EULALIA
On February 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th, 2024, you can take the opportunity to visit some of the most important museums in the city of Barcelona. For several days, open doors and some activities are organized in the venues. MORE INFORMATION SANTA EULALIA 2024: open doors at museums here
SOME OF THE MUSEUMS YOU CAN VISIT
Take the opportunity to visit those museums and unique buildings since most of them are open to the public for free and organize special activities for these days. It’s advisable to check the museums’ websites for the specific program, reserve tickets, and find out about the activities organized.
Museu de la Música
The Museum of Music, known to you because we told you about our family visit to the Museum of Music, organizes an open day on the 11th from 10 am to 7 pm. Also, you can visit the permanent exhibition and the Music and Nature exhibition on the Island of New Guinea for free. ALL INFO: OPEN DOORS MUSEUM OF MUSIC
Museo del Disseny de Barcelona
The Design Museum will open its doors for free on February 11th from 10 am to 8 pm. Take advantage of the opportunity to see the permanent exhibitions dedicated to decorative arts, product design, fashion, and a reinterpretation of Modernism. More info: Design Museum
OPEN DOORS AT THE CITY COUNCIL
The Barcelona City Council opens its doors for the public to visit l’Escala Negra, the Salon de Crónicas, the Room of Good Government, the Room of Labor, the mayor’s office, the Tàpies Room, the Plenary Hall, the Saló de Cent, the Room of the Consulate of the Sea, the Honors Office, the Saló de Carlos III, the Saló de la Ciutat, the Gothic Gallery, the Scale of Honor, and the Mirador de Maria Aurèlia Capmany.
Day: Saturday, February 10th, from 10 am to 8 pm Access: entrance through the Gothic façade of Carrer de la Ciutat. Free admission and activities.
CosmoCaixa
One of our favorite museums to visit with children. You can visit it for free on Sunday, February 11th. A highly recommended visit. In this article, we talk about it, and you can find more information: CosmoCaixa
MORE MUSEUMS WITH OPEN DOORS THIS WEEKEND:
SATURDAY, February 10th: Open doors at the City Council From 10 am to 8 pm and Espai Bombers. From 11 am to 3 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm
SUNDAY, February 11th: Museum of Music From 10 am to 7 pm; Design Museum. From 9 am to 9 pm; CaixaForum. From 10 am to 8 pm; Montjuïc Castle. From 10 am to 6 pm; CCCB. From 11 am to 8 pm; Cosmocaixa. From 10 am to 8 pm; El Born CCM From 10 am to 8 pm; Espai Bombers- From 11:30 am to 1:30 pm; Antoni Tàpies Foundation From 10 am to 3 pm; Joan Miró Foundation From 10 am to 7 pm; Botanical Garden From 10 am to 6 pm; MACBA From 10 am to 3 pm; History Museum From 10 am to 2:30 pm; Blau Museum From 10 am to 5 pm; Chocolate Museum From 10 am to 3 pm; Maritime Museum From 10 am to 7 pm; Olympic Museum From 10 am to 2:30 pm; Picasso Museum From 10 am to 7 pm; Palau Güell From 10:00 am to 5:30 pm; Pedralbes Monastery From 10 am to 5 pm. MANY
MORE MUSEUMS. Check all schedules, participation requirements, and activities in the complete program of the Santa Eulalia Festivities.
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