Barcelona Children’s Festival

The Barcelona Children’s Festival is one of the city’s major Christmas events for families, offering five days dedicated to entertainment, learning and hands-on activities. The Montjuïc exhibition centre hosts more than 20,000 square metres of experiences for children of different ages, combining creative workshops, sports, science experiments, games and live shows. The festival is divided into two main areas: Espai Mini, designed for younger children aged 0–4, and Espai Aventura, aimed at children aged 4–12.

📅 Programme

* 27–31 December – Five days of workshops, games, sports activities, science experiments and live entertainment.
* Throughout the festival – Espai Mini for children aged 0–4 and Espai Aventura for children aged 4–12.
* Activities announced for 2026 – Eco bumper cars, the Ecotruck recycling experience, Dadàpolis: The City of Data, a science laboratory, circus school, Nintendo games, 3×3 football, minigolf, radio workshops, activities with Barcelona firefighters and cooking workshops.
* 27–30 December – The general programme runs in morning and afternoon sessions. Live shows have their own schedules.
* 31 December – Activities take place in the morning only.

ℹ️ Useful information

* 📅 Dates: 27–31 December 2026
* 📍 Location: Fira de Barcelona, Montjuïc exhibition centre, Av. de la Reina Maria Cristina, Barcelona
* 🕒 Opening hours: 27–30 December, 10:00–15:00 and 16:00–21:00; 31 December, 10:00–15:00
* 🎟️ Tickets: Online general admission from €7; family packs from €24. Prices and promotions may vary.
* 👶 Age range: 0–12 years. Children under 1 enter free.
* 🌧️ Venue: Indoors, so activities can continue in bad weather.

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