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<h2>January</h2>
<h2>January</h2>
* Three Kings Parade. Jan 5.


<h2>February</h2>
<h2>February</h2>
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* Calçotada in Vista Alegre – Traditional Catalan barbecue featuring grilled calçots (onions), contests, vermut, and live music.   
* Calçotada in Vista Alegre – Traditional Catalan barbecue featuring grilled calçots (onions), contests, vermut, and live music.   
   * Public BBQ Spots:
   * Public BBQ Spots:
    - Palol d’Onyar (reservation may be needed).   
  ** Palol d’Onyar (reservation may be needed).   
    - La Pineda in Cassà.   
  ** La Pineda in Cassà.   
* Black Music Picnic (March 17, Parc del Migdia) – A popular annual event.   
* Black Music Picnic (March 17, Parc del Migdia) – A popular annual event.   
* Enotourism at Costa Brava – Wine Tourism Month.   
* Enotourism at Costa Brava – Wine Tourism Month.   
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* Easter Celebrations (March/April) – Processions and events.   
* Easter Celebrations (March/April) – Processions and events.   
* Sant Jordi Festival (April 23) – Catalonia's equivalent of Valentine's Day.   
* Sant Jordi Festival (April 23) – Catalonia's equivalent of Valentine's Day.   
  - Streets fill with book and rose stalls.   
** Streets fill with book and rose stalls.   
  - Traditional gift exchange: Men give roses, women give books (but you can do both!).   
** Traditional gift exchange: Men give roses, women give books (but you can do both!).   
  - Shops remain open, it’s not a bank holiday.   
** Shops remain open, it’s not a bank holiday.   


<h2>May</h2>
<h2>May</h2>
* Girona Flower Festival (Temps de Flors) – A major annual event.   
* Girona Flower Festival (Temps de Flors) – A major annual event.   
  - Free access to historic sites like the Arab Baths.   
** Free access to historic sites like the Arab Baths.   
  - One-way system in place due to large crowds.   
** One-way system in place due to large crowds.   


<h2>June</h2>
<h2>June</h2>
* Revetlla de Sant Joan (June 23-24) – Fireworks, bonfires, and beach parties.   
* Revetlla de Sant Joan (June 23-24) – Fireworks, bonfires, and beach parties.   
   * Popular beach spots: Tossa de Mar, Palamós, L’Estartit.   
   * Popular beach spots: Tossa de Mar, Palamós, L’Estartit.   
  - Girona’s main bonfire at Parc de Vista Alegre.   
** Girona’s main bonfire at Parc de Vista Alegre.   
  - Festival Ítaca in L’Estartit – Paid beachside concerts.   
** Festival Ítaca in L’Estartit – Paid beachside concerts.   
  - Canigó Flame lighting at Plaça Catalunya.   
** Canigó Flame lighting at Plaça Catalunya.   
  - Processions from Plaça de Vi to the Cathedral.   
** Processions from Plaça de Vi to the Cathedral.   
  - Community dinner at Plaça de l’Assumpció.   
** Community dinner at Plaça de l’Assumpció.   
* La Patum Festival (Berga) – Traditional Catalan fire festival.   
* La Patum Festival (Berga) – Traditional Catalan fire festival.   


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<h2>October</h2>
<h2>October</h2>
* Fires de Sant Narcís (Late October – Early November) – Girona’s biggest festival.   
* Fires de Sant Narcís (Late October – Early November) – Girona’s biggest festival.   
  - Correfocs (fire runs) and Correfoc Infantil (child-friendly version).   
** Correfocs (fire runs) and Correfoc Infantil (child-friendly version).   
  - Concerts at La Copa.   
** Les Fires - Big fairground at La Devesa.   
  - Fairground rides and fireworks. 
** La Copa (Devesa Park) – Outdoor festival area with live music, food stands. The food stands area is called Les Barraques.
  * Les Barraques at La Devesa – Outdoor festival area with live music, food stands, and a fairground.
  * La Copa (Devesa Park) – Large venue with live music and food stalls.
* Oktoberfest Girona – Held at Devesa Park. Tables sell out quickly.   
* Oktoberfest Girona – Held at Devesa Park. Tables sell out quickly.   
* Zombie Walk (October 31).   
* Zombie Walk (October 31).   
* Girocomic (Girona's annual comic-con)


<h2>November</h2>
<h2>November</h2>
* La Castanyada (November 1) – Chestnut Festival, similar to Halloween.   
* La Castanyada (November 1) – Chestnut Festival, similar to Halloween.   
* Girona Christmas Parade & Lights (November 29)   
* Girona Christmas Parade & Lights (November 29)   
  - Parade at 5 PM, Christmas lights switch-on at 6 PM.   
** Parade at 5 PM, Christmas lights switch-on at 6 PM.   


<h2>December</h2>
<h2>December</h2>
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* Circ Nadal Girona – A circus performance with acrobatics and stunts.   
* Circ Nadal Girona – A circus performance with acrobatics and stunts.   
* Christmas Events:   
* Christmas Events:   
  - Where to buy Christmas trees: Jardi Banyoles, Centre Verd Girona, Bauhaus, El Sitjar.   
** Where to buy Christmas trees: Jardi Banyoles, Centre Verd Girona, Bauhaus, El Sitjar.   
  * Catalan Christmas Bingo – Quina. 
** Catalan Christmas Bingo – Quina.   
  - Lyrics to the Song of the Three Kings.   
* New Year's Eve Celebrations   
* New Year's Eve Celebrations (Dec 31 - Jan 1)  
** Midnight bells at Girona Cathedral & Plaça dels Apòstols.   
  - Midnight bells at Girona Cathedral & Plaça dels Apòstols.   
** Street celebrations continue at Plaça Independència.   
  - Street celebrations continue at Plaça Independència.   
* Ice skating at Fira de Girona (Dec 21 – Jan 6). Outdoor ice rink. Gloves required (buy on-site for €2).
* Ice Skating at Fira de Girona (Dec 21 – Jan 6)
  - Outdoor ice rink. Gloves required (buy on-site for €2).

Revision as of 09:54, 14 March 2025

January

  • Three Kings Parade. Jan 5.

February

  • Carnestoltes (Carnival) – Festivities, parades, and costumes.
  • European Outdoor Film Tour (EOFT) – Adventure, extreme sports, and outdoor films.
  • Correcurts – 24-hour film competition in Cassà de la Selva.
  • Festival Internacional del Circ Elefant d’Or – International circus festival with trapeze acts, clowns, and acrobatics.

March

  • Calçotada in Vista Alegre – Traditional Catalan barbecue featuring grilled calçots (onions), contests, vermut, and live music.
 * Public BBQ Spots:
 ** Palol d’Onyar (reservation may be needed).  
 ** La Pineda in Cassà.
  • Black Music Picnic (March 17, Parc del Migdia) – A popular annual event.
  • Enotourism at Costa Brava – Wine Tourism Month.
  • Beer Festival in Barcelona (End of March).

April

  • Easter Celebrations (March/April) – Processions and events.
  • Sant Jordi Festival (April 23) – Catalonia's equivalent of Valentine's Day.
    • Streets fill with book and rose stalls.
    • Traditional gift exchange: Men give roses, women give books (but you can do both!).
    • Shops remain open, it’s not a bank holiday.

May

  • Girona Flower Festival (Temps de Flors) – A major annual event.
    • Free access to historic sites like the Arab Baths.
    • One-way system in place due to large crowds.

June

  • Revetlla de Sant Joan (June 23-24) – Fireworks, bonfires, and beach parties.
 * Popular beach spots: Tossa de Mar, Palamós, L’Estartit.
    • Girona’s main bonfire at Parc de Vista Alegre.
    • Festival Ítaca in L’Estartit – Paid beachside concerts.
    • Canigó Flame lighting at Plaça Catalunya.
    • Processions from Plaça de Vi to the Cathedral.
    • Community dinner at Plaça de l’Assumpció.
  • La Patum Festival (Berga) – Traditional Catalan fire festival.

July

  • Tempo Festival – Live music in Girona.
  • Blanes Fireworks Competition – A multi-night fireworks festival.
  • Celrà Tastets Festival – A local food and cultural festival.
  • GiroBeer Festival – Craft beer-tasting event.

August

(No major events currently listed – but plenty of beach fun in Costa Brava!)

September

  • Festival Onirik – Annual arts and music festival in Girona.

October

  • Fires de Sant Narcís (Late October – Early November) – Girona’s biggest festival.
    • Correfocs (fire runs) and Correfoc Infantil (child-friendly version).
    • Les Fires - Big fairground at La Devesa.
    • La Copa (Devesa Park) – Outdoor festival area with live music, food stands. The food stands area is called Les Barraques.
  • Oktoberfest Girona – Held at Devesa Park. Tables sell out quickly.
  • Zombie Walk (October 31).
  • Girocomic (Girona's annual comic-con)

November

  • La Castanyada (November 1) – Chestnut Festival, similar to Halloween.
  • Girona Christmas Parade & Lights (November 29)
    • Parade at 5 PM, Christmas lights switch-on at 6 PM.

December

  • Acocollonat Short Film Festival – Includes a painting competition and a 24-hour film contest.
  • Circ Nadal Girona – A circus performance with acrobatics and stunts.
  • Christmas Events:
    • Where to buy Christmas trees: Jardi Banyoles, Centre Verd Girona, Bauhaus, El Sitjar.
    • Catalan Christmas Bingo – Quina.
  • New Year's Eve Celebrations
    • Midnight bells at Girona Cathedral & Plaça dels Apòstols.
    • Street celebrations continue at Plaça Independència.
  • Ice skating at Fira de Girona (Dec 21 – Jan 6). Outdoor ice rink. Gloves required (buy on-site for €2).
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