June: Sant Joan, the night of fire
On June 23 Barcelona celebrates the shortest night with fire, firecrackers and parties in every square: Sant Joan is the verbena par excellence, with the beach as improvised stage.
La nit de Sant Joan, June 23
Bonfires in the neighborhoods, firecrackers from the afternoon and a midnight of cava and Sant Joan coca: the city doesn't sleep and Barceloneta wakes full of people and embers. The most festive of nights.
Sónar, mid-June
The international festival of electronic music and digital creativity: by day on Montjuïc, by night at the Fòrum. Dates and lineup land months ahead: tickets fly.
Grec Festival, June into July
The city's summer festival: theater, dance and music at the Greek theater on Montjuïc and spaces all over. The annual program orders the cultural summer nights.