The most important from a tourist point of view are:
Sardanas: This Barcelona Catalan dance is a symbol of Catalan unity and pride. People meet in front of the cathedral on Sundays to dance it.
Castellers The Human Towers: The "castells" are impressive human towers of up to 9 "floors". is over 200 years old and originated in the south of Catalonia, in Valls, near Tarragona, although they can be seen in popular festivals in Barcelona, especially during the "Mercè".
Saint George (Sant Jordi), patron saint of Catalonia: On 23 April the Catalans celebrate Saint George's day. The main event is the exchange of gifts between sweethearts--men give their “novias” roses, and women give their “novios” a book to celebrate the occasion. Is also a celebration of spring.
Eve of Saint John's Revetlla de Sant Joan : On the 23 June, the summer solstice is celebrated with big bonfires, firecrackers and fireworks, and people eat the traditional "coca de Sant Joan" (a pastry).
La Mercè festival: La Mercè is the festival of festivals in just a few days there are hundreds of activities . This is the festival for Barcelona's patron saint, held in the week of the 24 September, the day of La Mercè.
activities like these:
• Barcelona Acció Musical (Barcelona Musical Action): to hear new sounds
• Barcelona Street Arts: artists performing amongst the public
• Festival of tradition: human castles, bigheads, giants and all the festive beasts of the city, accompanied by guests of the Mediterranean
• Festival of the sky: acrobatic meeting of jets, balloons, ultra lights, etc.
• The Fire Festival: all kinds of sparks from the musical fireworks to the Fire Run...
And a long etcetera....
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