Hey there! Get ready to be blown away by the awesomeness of the Gràcia Festival 2023 in Barcelona! It’s one of the coolest street parties you’ll ever experience. The whole neighborhood of Gràcia comes alive with colors, creativity, and a fantastic community vibe.
This festival has been around for ages, and it’s evolved into a mind-blowing showcase of art and innovation. Locals and tourists alike flock to this extravaganza to soak up the tradition, modern twists, and pure happiness it exudes.
For a whole week, the Festes de Gracia 2023 will take over the streets of Gràcia with mind-blowing decorations and creative themes. The residents go all out to turn their streets into fairytale wonderlands with their crafty and handmade decorations.
Imagine walking through streets illuminated with lights, and music filling the air while you witness incredible dances and theatrical performances. This festival is all about celebrating Catalan culture, and you’ll be treated to traditional dances, live music concerts, and parades featuring massive figures.
And the best part? It’s not just about the fun and entertainment. The Gràcia Festival also brings people together over food! You’ll find amazing local gastronomy workshops, competitions, and charitable events that unite and support the community.
This marks the city’s first major fiesta of the summer, followed by the Festa Major de Sants next week, equally cherished by Barcelona residents, and culminating in the city’s major festival, La Mercè 2023.
Dates & Data for the ‘Festes de Gracia’ 2023
The Gràcia Festival 2023 will take place from August 15th to August 21st, 2023, as traditionally scheduled. This information has been officially provided by the Barcelona City Council.
- The Gràcia 2023 Festival maintains 23 decorated spaces:
- Neighborhood commissions resist despite the ravages of the pandemic.
- Mozart and Verdi streets, the first streets to receive a commemorative plaque for more than 100 years of festive history.
- There are five axes: feminisms and against gender stereotypes, LGTBIQ+ visibility, inclusion of all audiences, anti-racist and sustainable.
- The Fundación Fiesta Mayor de Gràcia is committed to reducing the impact of the festival on the environment: reusable glasses, organic and unwrapped t-shirts and an increase from 5 to 12 commissions that will recycle 100% of their decorations once the festival is over.
Schedule of the Gràcia Festival Barcelona 2023
This year’s Gràcia Festival, just like in 2023, will be celebrated in its full splendor. Activities and concerts will continue well into the early hours of the morning!
Here you are the Schedule in Pdf
Activities and Concerts of the Gràcia Festival program.
La Plaça del Folk 2023: concerts a la plaça del Sol
The CAT Tradicionàrius programs within the Festa Major de Gràcia, the Plaça del Folk, a reference space within the extensive Festivals programme. This year, the 19th edition with a program of activities around traditional roots music that will take place in Plaça del Sol from August 15 to 21, 2023.
CONCERTS
Dimarts 15 d’agost
22.30 h: Concert FETUS, La Serra dels perduts
0 h: PD ROS
Dimecres 16 d’agost
11 a 13 h: Jocs tradicionals
19 h: Espectacle per a tots els públics AMBAUKA, Peti qui peti!
22.35 h: Kabum
23 h: Concert BALKAN PARADISE ORCHESTRA, Catarsis
Dijous 17 d’agost
11 a 13 h: Jocs tradicionals
19 h: Taller de danses amb Joan Codina
21.15 h: Kabum
21.30 h: Ball folk ELS ELEMENTS
23.15 h: Kabum
23.30 h: Ball folk LA PORTÀTIL FM
Divendres 18 d’agost
12 h: Espectacle per a tots els públics LANDRY, Atreveix-te
19 h: Taller de rumba i palmes a càrrec d’Arrels de Gràcia
21.45 h: Kabum
22 h: Concert ARRELS DE GRÀCIA, La rumba de Barcelona
23.45 h: Kabum
0 h: PD House Aborigen
Dissabte 19 d’agost
19 h: Espectacle per a tots els públics FOLKIDS
22 h: Concert LA TROUPE, Ca l’Amparito
0 h: PD Mussol
Diumenge 20 d’agost
11 a 13 h: Jocs tradicionals
11 h: Taller de glosa nivell avançat (dècimes) a la seu del Districte
13 h: Vermut glosat al Cargol Graciós organitza l’Associació Cor de Carxofa
17 h: Taller d’introducció a la glosa amb Cor de Carxofa a la seu del Districte
19 h: Combat de Glosa
21.45 h: Kabum
22 h: Concert TESA I JONATAN PENALBA, Rap d’Arrel
23.45 h: Kabum
0 h: PD Catcallis
Dilluns 21 d’agost de 2023
18 h: Taller de pandereta amb NAMORALA PANDERETEIRAS
20 h: Concert mostra amb NAMORALA PANDERETEIRAS
22 h: Concert Desconnecta ZESC
23.30 h: Ball de gralles QUATREVENTS, Ball de gralles
Garnished Street Competition in Gràcia
As usual, the Gràcia Festival will feature the decorated street contest, where various streets and squares compete to win the coveted title of the best decorated street.
In 2022, Verdi Street emerged victorious in the street contest of the Gràcia Festival. With its ‘Quixot’ decoration, Verdi Street scored 298.5 points, surpassing Tordera Street with the installation ‘Passeig de la Xina’ (291.5 points) and Progrés Street with its ‘Progrés Park’ (282 points).
Check out the map of garnished streets and festival activities:
Festival Poster Gracia 2023
The Festival Poster for Gràcia 2023 has been designed by the talented illustrator, Gina Pont. Unveiled on March 28th, the captivating image features various elements of the festival. It showcases the hands and tools of dedicated volunteers crafting the decorations, alongside iconic symbols of Catalan culture, such as the handkerchiefs of the human tower builders (“castellers”) and the expressive faces of Torradet and Gresca, the festival’s giant figures.
This Year, We Have the Novelty of the APP for the Party
Do I Need Tickets?
Gràcia Festival is a free fiesta celebrated on the streets of the barrio. It is entirely open to the public, so no tickets are required to attend.
The festival is particularly enjoyable for kids, with numerous activities tailored for them to enjoy.
Official Website
As the festival draws closer, you can find more information about the program on the official Fiesta de Gràcia website. Please note that the website is primarily in Catalan, so you may need translation services to navigate it.
Website: Official Gràcia Festival Website
