Next Saturday, March 7, the Plaça Major at Poble Espanyol turns into the heart of one of Catalonia’s most unique traditions: La Calçotada, a festive celebration of food, music, and fun served.

A calçotada is a traditional Catalan event where locals gather to eat calçots (a type of sweet green onion) grilled over open flames and dipped in romesco sauce. It’s messy, social, and a whole lot of fun. At this event, you’ll find grilled calçots, butifarra sausages, wine tastings, a calçot-eating contest, tapas corners, and plenty of opportunities to eat with your hands, get a little messy, and end the day with live music and party vibes.

Some Saturdays are for quick plans, and others are for staying all day with friends, family, or just anyone you meet along the way. It’s part of the ritual: eat without hesitation, share the table, get your hands a little dirty, and let the post-meal fun carry on at its own pace.

The best weekend for little ones and the whole family is back in Barcelona! Land on Planeta Titella, an artistic experience that connects families with culture and popular traditions.

Throughout the weekend, you can enjoy street, indoor, and itinerant puppet shows in multiple formats—giant, traditional, string puppets, object theater, or shadow puppets—as well as a children’s area with traditional wooden games and a food truck zone offering a variety of culinary delights. A whole planet of fun awaits in the corners and streets of Poble Espanyol!

Plus, your opinion matters! Everyone attending will be able to vote for the festival’s best show and help a company stand out among the rest.

We look forward to welcoming you to enjoy over 50 performances by 11 companies across 12 different stages.