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All you need to know about the carnivals in Barcelona this 2022 that you cannot miss with the tips of The Lofttown

Carnivals return to Barcelona for another year in style. So aim well in the agendas because from February 24 to March 2, 2022, will be seven days of full fun in the Catalan capital with a series of activities that will be held in the vast majority of neighborhoods, also known as the Ruas Carnival, with workshops, dances, mask contest, costume parties and live music all over the city.

For that reason, at The Lofttown, your university residence in Barcelona, we share an interesting post with a complete list of all the activities for these carnival 2022 that you can not miss.

Are you ready to live an authentic carnival this 2022? Welcome to a new post from our exclusive blog for #TheLoftowners!

Origin of carnival in Barcelona

Historians claim that the first recorded data of the Carnival of Barcelona date back to 1333, through a provision of the Council of One Hundred, which explicitly prohibited the throwing of oranges and regulated the use of masks in the population. At that time, the carnival of Barcelona began in All Saints and was a party that could last many months.

It was already in the 16th century when the feast of Carnival in Barcelona began to resemble the one we know today. In this way, some emblematic acts such as “the arrival” began to be represented, as well as masked dances and the classic burial of the sardine.

Finally, from the 19th century on carnivals the use of costumes was popularized and it was at that time when the festivities lived one of the periods of maximum apogee.

However, during the years following the Civil War and the Franco regime, the celebration of the Carnival in the city was officially cancelled in Barcelona, which recovered again in 1980 with the arrival of democracy in Spain

Kick-off on 24 February

The Carnival of Barcelona officially begins the last Dijous Gras or Larder Thursday of February. We refer to a day known also because it is customary to eat the typical Catalan omelette and the butifarra d’ou or egg butifarra.

After these local delicacies, comes the turn of the main course, that is the “Arrival” of the Carnival King and his ambassadors that fill the city with joy and color.

In this way, the King Carnastoltes comes to the city, which means carnival in Catalan, and his 7 ambassadors who start the great parade, known among the locals as the “Pasacalle de los Siete Embajadores” and which enjoys a lot of reception in the public.

Its route takes place through the streets of the Gòtic district until you reach the Plaça Sant Jaume in the heart of the city. It is here that from the municipal balcony of the City Hall, Carnestoltes proclaims the seven days of revelry and excess of carnaval in Barcelona

Parades of February 26

It is from Saturday afternoon when the greatest number of parades take place in the city, all thanks to the citizens’ initiative that is distributed strategically by each emblematic neighborhood of the city.

This is how the well-known “Ruas de Carnaval” begins, full of popular culture, and in which it usually has one of the seven ambassadors of the Carnival King. Here you can enjoy the floats, parades, costumes and the splendid atmosphere of the neighbors who put everything together to make the carnival a success.

Parades of February 27

The next day on Sunday afternoon takes place the “Parade of the Carnival King and the typical orange tree” also known in Catalan as the Parade of Rei Carnestoltes i la taronjada, a beautiful activity that you should not miss as it becomes a great party.

This day is special because it is when the Carnival King is accompanied by all his ambassadors and when the parade officially ends there is an authentic festive battle full of confetti and orange balloons.

End of the carnival on March 2

Ash Wednesday is the Burial of the Sardine. A satirical funeral procession is organized in an emblematic place in Barcelona. The Carnival King bids farewell until next year and the days of unbridled madness are over.

Are you already looking forward to living the authentic carnival in Barcelona?

We hope that with everything we have told you, you are ready to enjoy the carnival to the fullest in Barcelona this 2022.

In addition, if you still don’t live in Barcelona and want to come to spend an academic stay here, remember that you can always count on our university residence to make your stay in the Catalan capital an amazing adventure

Therefore, we guarantee that we will do everything possible to make your experience unique.

We hope to see you very soon in Barcelona and become a new member #TheLoftowner!

We also invite you to follow us on Instagram so that you are always update with the latest promotions and news in our university residence.

Enjoy the carnivals very much!

February is a month to enjoy and we bring you the best plans in Barcelona that you cannot miss

2022 is still in full swing.  January almost gone and we started a very special as it is February, the shortest month of the year, of love and of course of the carnivals. So, let’s start February with style, which although it is the shortest month is still one of the most interesting of the year

For that reason, at The Lofttown, your university residence in Barcelona, we share an interesting list of the best plans in Barcelona throughout February.

Are you ready to enjoy them to the fullest? Welcome to a new post from our exclusive #TheLoftowners blog!

 The festivities of Santa Eulàlia

The Fiestas de Santa Eulàlia 2022 is a classic in the city. Although this year they will not have the emblematic correfocs, nor the fun parades and other typical acts that always had a great popular influx.

However, what is maintained for this year is the open day of Santa Eulàlia, we mean that visitors can attend museums, gardens, art centers, among other essential buildings in the city, that open their doors completely free for visitors from all over the world.

Carnival of Sitges 2022

The carnivals in Sitges are the most famous in Catalonia and will begin on February 24 and will last until Wednesday, March 2, with the classic burial of His Majesty the King Carnestoltes.
This carnival certainly becomes one of the most anticipated, especially after nearly two years of pandemic, so the Carnival Commission and the Sitges City Council are sure to take Carnival 2022 to the streets in full with the sanitary measures for both the participants and the general public. 

Vespres d’hivern Festival

The Vespres d’hivern festival starts from 4 to 18 February with the performances of two famous Catalan artists who have very recent new discographic

We refer to Lu Rois who will open the cycle on February 4 with his third album ‘Microcosmos’ and also Anna Andreu, who will delight the public with her first solo album ‘Els mals costums’. A splendid option for you to enjoy the local music and so practice a little bit your Spanish and Catalan with the best melody of the moment.

Eufònic Urbà Festival 2021

When we talk about the Eufònic Urbà, we are referring to an extension of the Terres de l’Ebre festival in Barcelona, which this year is celebrated at the Arts Santa Mónica from 4 to 28 February.

Here you can enjoy an assortment of national artists such as the dj and electronic singer Ro. e and the sonorous Lina Bautista. In addition, there will also be other types of events between dance and sound, film and live music, all within an audiovisual atmosphere of the Japanese multimedia creator Tomonaga Tokuyama.

Mecadillo Fleadonia

Another classic of the city that has an appointment in February is the fleadonia market. We refer to a second-hand market with premium vintage objects that is held in Raval.

So make a good point in your agenda because from next February 7, the Fleadonia will be installed again in the square of the Filmoteca de Catalunya, Plaza de Salvador Seguí, with many boxes of clothes, accessories, vinyl, books and many more curiosities.

Mercat de la Terra

When we talk about the Mercat de la terra it means talking about nature and top-quality products. So throughout February every Saturday, from 9 to 14 hours in the Garden of the Three Xemeneies.

Come and buy fresh product and proximity of the field with fruits, vegetables, sausages, oils, cheeses, preserves, breads, sweets, wines, vermouths and also natural cosmetics of the first level that will surprise you. So if you want to give a touch of authenticity to your home shopping, we encourage you to come to the Mercat de la Terra where you will find all the healthy products you need.

Flea market

If there is a market that takes center stage in the city is the Flea. And what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th in a flea market full of surprises.

If what you like is to enjoy a clothing market with authentic personality, timeless wonderful accessories and vintage collector’s items. So take note because every second Sunday of the month from February in Plaza Blanquerna from 10 to 18 hours and totally free.

Do you already feel like enjoying our fantastic city as the best in February?

We hope that with this post today you are ready to fully enjoy Barcelona throughout February. So, if you are already determined to move to the Catalan capital, remember that you can always count on our university residence to make your stay in the Catalan capital the best. Therefore, we guarantee that we will do everything possible to make your experience unforgettable.

We hope to see you very soon in Barcelona and become a new member #TheLoftowner!

We also invite you to follow us on Instagram so that you are always up to date with the latest promotions and news in our university residence.

Enjoy February very much!