Festival of Horta

There are activities of all kinds, including dances, concerts, children’s activities, community meals, sporting events and gymnastics. The local culture of the neighbourhood — rich and varied as it is — also plays an important role. All the neighbourhood associations go together during the opening parade. During the festival there are dance exhibitions and shows, and a Correfoc (fire run) finale.

From 8–17 September, activities in the neighborhood are continuously happening and offer possibilities for all tastes and ages. In this Festa Major, a special atmosphere can be felt and in the street you’ll find food and drink at agreeable prices.

Like other places in Barcelona with their own neighborhood festivals, the Festa Major de Horta was created by its neighbors. On 10 September 1731 it was celebrated for the first time in Horta by public vote. Neighbourhood festivities in Barcelona are usually held in honour of their patron saint, and Horta’s festival is formed in honor of Saint Gaudentius. Since then, each year on 10 September, the town of Horta has celebrated a ceremony in front of Sant Joan d’Horta parish church as just one part of this big festival.