What’s on in 2011
The city of Gaudi, Barcelona is one of the most exciting destinations in Europe. During summer, the city boasts with attractions and fiestas that that are enjoyed by tourists all over the world. Here is a breakdown of the most popular summer events in Barcelona:
1. Spanish F1 Grand Prix
You can enjoy the thrills and speed of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Catalunya and watch the best drivers in the world in Action! Considered one of the best-designed circuits of the championship, you will have a fabulous time at this amazing venue.
Date: May 22
Location: Catalunya
Website www.formula1.com
2. Primavera Sound Festival
This is the biggest music festival in Barcelona, where you will get the chance to see some of the world’s top music legends in a fiesta of fun and music. Head of the concerts this year include The Flaming Lips, Sufjan Stevens and Animal Collective.
Date: May 26 – 29
Location: Parc del Forum
Cost: €99 plus booking fee
Website: www.primaverasound.com
3. St John’s Eve (Sant Joan)
Sant Joan is the midsummer solstice celebration which marks the beginning of summer.
Celebrated with huge fireworks, the feast is, without question, a night of mystery and mysticism, when the legend says that the witches distribute their elixirs and love potions.
Date: 23 – 24 June
Location: Mount Monjuic and across the city
Cost: free
Website: www.bcn.es/santjoan
4. The Grec – Barcelona Summer Festival
Commonly known as the ‘The Grec’, this is one of the major arts festivals in the world. You can enjoy a great mix of national and international theatric events, contemporary dance & music performances, as well as classical and ancient music acts.
Date: June 13 – August 18
Location: Teatre Grec, on the hill of Montjuic
Cost: Some events are free, others are ticketed
Website: www.barcelonafestival.com
5. European Balloon Festival
Each year, thousands of people come to watch the sky full of beautifully colored hot air balloons from al over the Globe. This is definitely one of the most popular ballooning events in Europe and is hosted by Igualada, a town at about 31 miles (50km) inland from Barcelona.
Date: 7 – 10 July
Location: Igualada
Cost: Free to watch
Website: http://www.ebf.cat/en/
6. Sonar
Sonar is one of the most famous European music festivals and unites some of the most creative artists and film makers around the world. The festival doesn’t take place in an open space (e.g a field or a square), so you will need to find accommodation in and around Barcelona.
Date: June 16 – 18
Location: throughout the city
Cost: Festival pass €165; Night ticket €65; Day ticket €45
Website: http://2011.sonar.es/en/index.php
With all these amazing attractions, it’s no wonder the city is flooded with people wanting to take part and enjoy themselves. What about you?
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