10 Things to Do in Barcelona in Spring

Spring is many people's favourite time of the year. And it's no wonder, with warmer temperatures and a wider range of outdoor activities on offer.

There are many options for what to see and do in Barcelona. But in spring, Barcelona hosts a wide variety of events to welcome this beautiful time of year. Here's the best guide for your holiday in the city.

Religious dates are very important in Barcelona, and in Spain in general. No matter what religion you are, getting to know these celebrations is essential to get to know the culture of the city, and the best thing is that everyone is invited to celebrate and have fun.

The traditions of Holy Week are many, but the most important are the processions. On Palm Sunday, the faithful take palm leaves and gather in the procession of La Burreta, which goes through the centre of Barcelona simulating the entrance of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem. This procession starts in the morning, in the parish church of Sant Agustí, and is a typical Barcelona event during your spring visit.

Another procession I recommend you take part in is Good Friday, which takes place between Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and the Ramblas, in the heart of the city's tourist centre.

Finally, don't forget to treat yourself to an Easter cake to complete your Easter celebration in true Barcelona style.

• When: Easter, varies depending on the year.
• Where: Barcelona
• Price: free

Girona Temps de Flors is a festival where flower displays are exhibited in different monuments, historic buildings, courtyards and gardens throughout the city of Girona. Thousands of tourists visit the city every year to take part in this event, which fills the streets with colour and perfume in the middle of spring.

This festival takes place in early May and is well worth a visit to see what it's all about. It is completely free and in the open air, which makes it even more attractive.

Girona is a city in the province of Catalonia, just 100 kilometres from the city of Barcelona. If you are thinking about how to get to the city of Girona you can consult our article with all the indications; or you can simply hire a guided tour from Barcelona, the best option for your holidays. This will allow you to enjoy your visit to the fullest and without worries.

I recommend exploring the small streets of the Jewish quarter of the Call and visiting the cathedral of Santa Maria, the great stars of Girona.

• When: early May
• Where: Girona, Catalonia.
• Price: free

On the second weekend of April, fans of comics and humour have their place in the city of Barcelona. This event has been held since 1981, and since then, thousands of visitors come to the city in spring to enjoy the event.

The Saló del Cómic is one of the most important events in the world of comics, and features visits from renowned cartoonists, art workshops, raffles, exhibitions and much more.

General admission is around 10€ and you can get it both online and at the Fira de Montjuic ticket office.

• When: second weekend in April
• Where: Fira Montjuic, Barcelona.
• Price: 10€.

Sant Jordi is one of the most eagerly awaited dates in the calendar of celebrations in Barcelona. April 23rd is International Book Day, but it also coincides with the day of the patron saint of the province of Catalonia. Two great reasons that gave rise to such a special day.

During the celebration of Sant Jordi, the streets are very crowded and the atmosphere is very lively. The tradition is to give a rose and a book to someone you love, so you will find book and rose stalls on every street corner. You will see many people carrying their flowers all over the city while taking a stroll on Sant Jordi's Day.

If you plan to visit Barcelona in spring, you can enjoy this day where flowers, literature and joy are the protagonists. And I assure you that it will be one of the things you won't forget during your visit to Barcelona.

Don't forget to stop by Casa Batlló, as its façade is adorned with hundreds of roses and becomes one of the most photographed spots of the day.

• When: 23 April
• Where: Barcelona, Catalonia.
• Price: free

On 27 April it is time to commemorate the patron saint of Catalonia. If you are travelling to Barcelona in spring for this date, it is a special day for you to visit the special mountains of Montserrat.

Montserrat is a natural park known for its beautiful hiking trails and for the Monastery in the middle of its mountains. The Virgin of Montserrat is also well known as she has the particularity of being dark-skinned, and thousands of the faithful come every year to ask her for her intentions and to visit her great sanctuary.

Getting to the Abbey of Monserrat is very easy, and it is very close to the city of Barcelona. You can book a guided tour, the best way to make the most of your visit.

• When: 27 April
• Where: Monserrat, Catalonia.
• Price: free

The night of Sant Joan is celebrated in style in Barcelona and the city is filled with street parties, bonfires and fireworks.

The night of 23rd to 24th June is the shortest night of the year, and the Catalans say goodbye to spring to welcome the summer with good energy and a great ritual.

La Flama del Canigó is the most deeply-rooted tradition in the city. If you go to Plaça Sant Jaume, you will see a large bonfire lit. From there, the fire will be taken to light all the other bonfires distributed throughout the city of Barcelona. It would be like the "mother bonfire" from which all the other bonfires are lit.

Many popular dinners are held in the different neighbourhoods and the city is filled with music in every corner.

The night is crowned with fireworks on the different beaches at midnight, which will be as crowded as you've probably never seen before.

Be sure to try the delicious "cocas de Sant Joan", a typical sweet of this celebration, which is always accompanied by a good glass of cava. Cheers!

• When: 23 June
• Where: Barcelona, Catalonia.
• Price: free

La Nit dels Museus, as the name suggests in Catalan, is an open day for all municipal and private museums in the city of Barcelona.

It takes place on the Saturday night closest to 18 May, which is International Museum Day, and is an ideal plan for a spring night out in the city.

The day starts at 7pm and you can enter for free until around 1am, so I recommend you think in advance which museums interest you and plan a tour based on that. You can check out my article on the best museums in Barcelona to get a general idea.

In fact, there are certain rooms and exhibitions that you can only access on this night, which makes it a very special day. Are you going to miss it?

If you're not lucky enough to be in the city on this date, don't be discouraged. The Barcelona Museum Pass is a pass designed for all those who want to visit several of the city's museums with significant discounts.

• When: Saturday closest to May 18th.
• Where: Barcelona, Catalonia.
• Price: free

Barcelona is one of the great cities for those who love music festivals.

SonarBarcelona is a renowned event that takes place on the third weekend of June, and that many people look forward to all year round. It is three days of pure electronic music and great artists.

It is a date of such magnitude that it is divided into two events: Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night, but you can buy your ticket for the part you like best. Tickets start at 35€ for a single night, and you can buy passes for different days and parts of the event.

It's a festival that travels to different cities, including Berlin and New York, so if you're travelling through Barcelona and have the opportunity to attend, you can't miss the chance.

• When: Third weekend of June
• Where: Barcelona, Catalonia.
• Price: from 35€.

The customs and folklore of a place have very diverse origins. And totally curious ones too.

This tradition takes place in Barcelona, and attracts both locals and tourists who want to see what it's all about for themselves.

L'ou Com Balla or, in Spanish, "How the egg dances", consists precisely in making an egg "dance" strategically placed in the fountains of the fountains in the different courtyards or gardens of the city. The fountains are specially decorated for this great occasion.

Unfortunately, I'll let you in on the secret: to stop the egg from falling, you simply put the whole shell of an empty egg inside.

If you are travelling in Barcelona in spring and feel like being part of this celebration, you can attend the Barcelona Cathedral, the Frederic Marès Museum, the Maritime Museumand the Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes.

This day takes place in mid-June and your participation is totally free - don't forget to bring your camera!

• When: mid-June
• Where: Barcelona, Catalonia.
• Price: free

Primavera Sound has been held in the city of Barcelona since 2001 and has been a huge success ever since.

At the end of May, this music festival takes place in the Parc del Forum in Barcelona. Here you can enjoy performers from the rock, pop and electronic music genres all coming together at the same party.

In fact, it's such an inclusive festival that it allows both established artists and up-and-coming musical legends to showcase their art.

The event is split over two separate weekends, and you can buy your ticket for one of them, or a ticket for both. If you want to go for just one day, tickets start from €100. Remember to book in advance as Primavera Sound is one of the biggest events in Barcelona.

• When: end of May
• Where: Barcelona, Catalonia.
• Price: from 100€.

The spring weather in Barcelona is one of the most pleasant we can find in the city. Temperatures range from a maximum of 15ºC in March to a maximum of 25ºC in June.

It is true that there are still some cool days, but you don't have to carry that winter coat with you everywhere you go. The rains are frequent in March and April, and after this period there are plenty of sunny days. In fact, some brave souls are already taking their first swims on Barcelona's beaches.

Barcelona is a city that lends itself to spending days outdoors. Spring is therefore a great time to visit the city. You can make the most of its parks and terraces all over the city.