When: Fat Thursday (in Catalan “Dijous Gras” or “Dijous Llarder”) – 16th February 2023. The King is the main character of the festival across the whole of Catalonia and the figure that represents the spirit of joy and letting yourself go during these days.Īided by his seven ambassadors (one for each historic village of Barcelona: Gràcia, Horta, Les Corts, Sant Andreu, Sant Martí and Sarrià), his purpose is nothing more than to spread his Carnival spirit to the whole population and what better time to start than during “L’Arribo”. L’Arribo which means “The Arrival”, is Carnival’s opening event and the moment when the Rei Carnestoltes (the Carnival King) is presented to the waiting crowds.

Here you will find more detailed information about the most important events of the official programme of Barcelona’s Carnival, including a description and the date and place where it is held.

Even so, and largely due to the organisations that work in the different areas of the city, you can enjoy many activities in each area of the city. Carnival 2023: Dates, events and programmeĪs has happened for several years now, the epicentre of the Carnival 2023 festivities will be in the area of El Born and also other points in the centre of Barcelona. Among which are the processions (“ruas”), masked dances and fancy dress parties, tasting traditional cuisine and, above all, a lot of fun. In Barcelona, over these seven days that make up the Carnival festivities, and as the long tradition dictates there are many activities and events. Lasting a week it is one of the longest celebrations in the year. In most cases, as is the case in Barcelona, Carnival starts with the popular Fat Thursday (in Catalan, “Dijous Llarder” or “Dijous Gras”) and finishes on Ash Wednesday. Carnival 2025: 27th February – 5th March.

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