This annual fair celebrates the work of independent artisans with a market just in time for the holidays. Shop for unique handcrafted gifts, enjoy a variety of food and drinks, chat with independent publishers or get inspired to start your own DIY project.

Barcelona normally celebrates its Carnaval at the end of February with a series of festivities that last from the Thursday before Lent to Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras). To start with, there is a traditional ceremony, followed by parades with floats, musical bands and costumed dancers.

The festival has been held every year since 1981 and has become one of the most important jazz festivals in Spain. The festival takes place in various venues throughout the city, including theaters, concert halls, and outdoor spaces, and attracts both national and international jazz musicians.

The Barcelona International Comic Fair is an annual event that celebrates the art of comics and graphic novels. The event features a wide range of activities, including exhibitions, workshops, signings, and talks. Fans can also attend panels on important topics in the industry.

Primavera Sound in Barcelona is a remarkable music festival noted for its diverse lineup of musicians from many genres and backgrounds. It is held in a beautiful seaside setting and is renowned for its varied mix of performers, attracting music fans from all over the world.

Sonar is one of the world's top festivals dedicated to electronic music. It features the world's most buzzed-about electronic stars. The festival has two main components--Sonar by Day, whose base is the Fira Montjuïc, and Sonar by Night, which takes over the Fira Gran Via L'Hospitalet.

The bands and musicians presented by this festival may not be the most buzzed-about acts of the moment, but they are known to everyone who likes quality pop and indie rock music. Lineups in the past have included such stars as Iggy Pop and Cypress Hill.

The Circuit Festival is one of the largest International Gay Festivals held in Barcelona. It hosts large parties, club nights, pool parties, beach events, and more, with a roster of world-renowned artists and entertainers. This festival draws individuals from a larger geographic and age range.

Known as Barcelona's largest street party, La Mercè (Virgin of Mercy's Festival) is a celebration of Mercy Day that takes place annually in the city. Various kinds of social and community programs are staged, including musical performances and street parties.