Plaza Del Sol
*Join us for the famous Festes de Gracia, the Gracia neighborhood parties that attract thousands of people every day! **We'll be there with a massive internationa/local group.*** **📅 Date:** Thursday, August 20, 2026 **⏰ Recommended start time:** 7:00 PM **📍 Meeting point:** Plaça del Sol **📲 [WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HKrEidyZIU4DQBCa0WI0IQ) (to follow the LIVE LOCATION)** **👨🏻✈️ HOST:** Daniel Vivas / Barcelona Digital Nomads community **WHAT ARE the Festes de Gràcia?** The **Festes de Gràcia** (or Festa Major de Gràcia) is Barcelona's most beloved neighborhood festival, celebrated every August in the vibrant Gràcia district. Dating back to 1817, this week-long celebration honors the neighborhood's patron saint with **elaborately decorated streets**, live music, traditional Catalan activities like castells (human towers), and endless street parties! What makes it special: neighbors spend months creating **handmade themed decorations** using recycled materials, transforming entire streets into immersive art installations. Each decorated street competes for the best design, and the themes are kept secret until the festival begins! **WHAT WE'LL DO:** * **Gather at Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia** around 19:00 PM * **Walk through the decorated streets** as they're unveiled to the public * **Explore different themed installations** while soaking in the festive atmosphere * **Enjoy the opening night vibe** with live music and street performances **IMPORTANT: JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP!** To make sure you can follow the group in real-time: **Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HKrEidyZIU4DQBCa0WI0IQ)** before the event to receive the **live location of the host** throughout the evening. This way, if you arrive late or want to catch up with us at any point, you'll know exactly where we are!
Free
Thursday, August 20 · 7:00 PM