The night of San Juan is a Christian holiday of pagan origin with bonfires, fireworks and firecrackers. Although celebrated the night of 23rd to 24th of June, it is associated with the summer solstice (June 21) and pagan rites, with bonfires, sought to increase the power of the sun on its way to the winter solstice. The fire, in turn, was serving as a purifying function in people who watched it. If you see a fire, stop and look at it. Today we speak of verbena de San Juan more than the night of San Juan because the protagonist is the festival. For the occasion we have prepared the list of the verbenas and bonfires that are held in Ciutat Vella and the Eixample.
The open-air cinema Sala Montjuïc is one of the referents of Barcelona's summer cultural program. One of the keys of the proposal is the combination of cinema in the original version on the big screen, live music and the possibility of dining outdoors in an environment such as the Castle of Montjuïc. "Tierra firme", by Carlos Marqués-Marcet, and the Mazoni concert (pop) will open this year's edition: a session that will also feature the screening of PauBacardit's "Compatible" short film. The program is completed with a selection of recent international hits such as "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" or "Dunkerke", classics of all times and a surprise session.
Outdoor concerts in the Garden Ferran Soldevila of the historic building of the University of Barcelona, a green and unique space in the heart of Barcelona. Els Vespres UB is a summer and refreshing proposal to discover interesting bands and singers from the current local scene. And the evenings of concerts, starting at 18:00h. you can enjoy the Caravan Made that will offer beer, snacks and sandwiches.
Every Wednesday in July and August at CaixaForum, exhibitions, concerts, shows, conferences and workshops. This edition begins with a night dedicated to the Lorca universe with a reinvention of "Yerma", a tribute to the theater company "La Barraca" of Lorca and a Lorca cabaret on the terrace dressed with wine, tapas, music, screenings and dance.
The Summer Comedy Festival of Barcelona shares with the spectators all the artistic disciplines related to the comedy: theater, monologues, magic, clown, improvisation, music and varieties. RiuEstiu brings together the best artists and companies of the moment in the main square of Poble Espanyol, which will be transformed for 8 nights in the largest outdoor theater in Barcelona.
