Activities and events in June in Barcelona
If you love long summer days, bustling streets and plenty of festivities, June in Barcelona may be the time and place for you. Whether your agenda includes attending one of the city’s iconic festivals or simply spending as much time at the beach as possible, there’s no shortage of ways you can enjoy Barcelona in June.
Activities and events in June in Barcelona
June in Barcelona: Bank holidays & celebrations
The Bonfires of Saint John
Sant Joan
Feast of Sant Joan
A special weekend to spend in Barcelona during June is the Festival of Sant Joan. As a celebration to mark the official start of summer, the festivities begin the evening prior to the bank holiday. Bonfires and fireworks light up the streets from the shortest night of the year, on 23rd June, to the longest day of the year, 24th June to celebrate the summer solstice. Don’t expect to get much sleep on the night of June 23.
Pride Month
The LGBTI community is celebrated all over the world for Pride Month. Pride and LGBTI celebration is very important in Barcelona, with the local town of Sitges being one of the gay capitals of Europe, so there are many events that take place in both June and July to honour the community.
In June in Barcelona, there is an array of events known as “Neighbourhood Pride”, organised by Barcelona’s LGBTI Centre and the Catalan Platform of LGBTI Organisations. The events consist of over 100 art-related events and activities including concerts, storytelling exhibitions, guided walks, drag workshops, and more. See the full programme of events here.
June in Barcelona: events
Outdoor film festivals
Barcelona has some of the best weather, especially in the summer, due to its location right on the sea, and there’s nothing better to do on a mild summers night than attend an out-door film festival. In some of the most beautiful places across Barcelona, you can watch up-and-coming films from around the world and experience the city under the stars. Check out some of the best open-air film festivals in Barcelona via the link below!
- Depending on the festival
- June
- Several locations
Music festivals
One of the biggest parts of Spanish and Catalonian culture is the importance of music! From traditional folk and jazz and classical music to more current genres like EDM, reggaeton and mainstream pop, music festivals in Barcelona host a plethora of options for music-lovers of all tastes and preferences.
They are hosted throughout the year, primarily in the spring and summer months and each one boasts its own unique features. We’ve listed all of the most prominent music festivals in Barcelona, such as ‘Sonar Festival’ and ‘Primavera Sound’, including their dates and locations.
- Depending on the festival
- June
- Several locations
Food festivals in Barcelona
One of the biggest parts of Catalonian culture is the food! From Calçots to Cava and Vermut (Vermouth), to all of the other wonderful foods Barcelona has to offer. There is no shortage of new things to try and a food festival in Barcelona is the perfect place to try them. We’ve detailed a comprehensive list of all the food markets and festivals in the city in each month below – trust us, you don’t want to miss them!
- Depending on the festival
- June
- Several locations
Festa Major
Barcelona is a city of celebration. It feels as if there is always a festival or holiday or parade to find, full of passion and joy, and rich with cultural elements. From human towers to giants, to traditional Catalan and Spanish music, the street and neighbourhood festivals in Barcelona are no exception. Most taking place in late summer and fall, a signature Festa Major in Barcelona is hosted by each neighbourhood for its residents. Each Festa Major in Barcelona is unique and definitely worth experiencing.
- Free of charge
- June
- Several locations
Formula 1 in Barcelona
Formula 1 is returning to Barcelona at the end of June for the Spanish Grand Prix. Practice rounds start on the 21st, with the race taking place on the 23rd. Every year, Martini presents their exclusive and chic terrace in Port Vell, known as ‘Terrazza Martini’. There are also many nice sports bars around the city to have a drink and watch the race with other Formula 1 fans. Don’t miss your chance to experience this epic sporting event in Barcelona, as from 2026, Madrid will be the new host of the Spanish GP.
- 920-6,078
- 21st-23rd June
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- Official F1 page
- F1 Fan Festival
Rooftop nights
June in Barcelona is the perfect month for evening activities. Another unmissable activity is the ‘magical nights’ concert at Casa Batlló/La Pedrera; some of the most iconic architecture in the city. Whether you are with a friend or on a date, this is an experience that you will never forget. Click the link below to read more about the city’s annual ‘Rooftop Week‘!
- Depending on the event
- June
- Magical Nights Concert
- Rooftop week in Barcelona
Festival Grec 2024
The 48th Barcelona Grec Festival, one of Europe’s leading festivals of music, circus, dance and theatre, is back on 26th June – 4th August. The festival will take place predominantly at the infamous ‘Teatre Grec’, but you can catch performances at a multitude of venues across the city. Featuring the very best of Barcelona’s local talent and also a strong international lineup with a dominant female presence, the variety is endless.
- 13-30
- 26th June-4th August
- Teatre Grec
- More info
Other
Montserrat Day Trip
One peaceful way to enjoy June in Barcelona is a day trip to the multi-peaked mountain range, Montserrat. A cogwheel train carries visitors up the scenic mountainside to a mediaeval monastery, the Benedictine Monastery Santa Maria de Montserrat. This day trip entails locally-led tours about the history of Montserrat Abbey, followed by optional wine tastings, tapas, and lunch at a winery. Those looking to relax or deepen their understanding of Catalan tradition will enjoy their experience at Montserrat.
Dinner with the Stars 'Sopars amb Estrelles'
Exclusively offered during the summer months, starting in June in Barcelona, Dinner with the Stars begins with a meal at dusk at the terrace of the Fabra Observatory. The menu is included in the ticket price when you book a date beforehand. An evening at this event includes a special viewpoint of Barcelona as well as access to the astronomical observatory museum, the Noucentista hall, and the meridian telescope. In thedome of the observatory, you can observe planets and star constellations in most of the Solar System through one of the oldest and largest telescopes in Europe.
Art exhibitions
Calling all lovers of painting, photography, sculpture and art in general. Barcelona prides itself in the vast selection of exhibitions it plays host to throughout the year, particularly in June.
One of the city’s current, most interesting exhibitions, is the ‘MASTERPIECE, Barcelona‘ exhibition (on display until 20th June). In a blend of sports heritage and cutting-edge blockchain technology, FC Barcelona enters the art space at Moco Museum. Their NFT series “Masterpiece” pays homage to the club’s legacy, immortalising iconic players and moments to inspire generations.
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