Events in Girona

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).  
 - Concerts at La Copa.  
 - Fairground rides and fireworks.  
 * 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.
• Zombie Walk (October 31).

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.  
 - Lyrics to the Song of the Three Kings.  

• New Year's Eve Celebrations (Dec 31 - Jan 1)

 - 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).