What can you do this weekend? Sant Medir, calçotades and other options
We offer some options to enjoy these days
Barcelona The ARA suggests some plans across the country for this weekend.
Saint Medir
Barcelona. From March 3 to 8
Sant Medir returns in 2026. It's one of Barcelona's most important events, celebrated in a special way in certain neighborhoods. To mark the occasion, the traditional parade through the streets of the La Bordeta neighborhood, organized by local groups, takes place on the 8th. The procession begins with participants gathering in front of the Sant Medir parish church, throwing candy into the streets as they make their way through the neighborhoods.
Roman Market Ilerda
Lleida . From March 6th to 8th
The Roman Market of Ilerda returns to Lleida for its 8th edition. From March 6th to 8th, the streets of Democracia and Cardenal Remolins will be transported back to the Roman past with activities for all ages, ideal for families, such as an art and crafts fair, various workshops, talks, and parades.
The Calçotada in the Village
Barcelona. March 7
A new edition of La Calçotada is coming to Poble Espanyol, in the main square of Barcelona's Poble Espanyol. The day will be a festive celebration with music, activities for all ages, and, above all, food. Menus will start at €9.
Besalú Open Fair
Besalú. March 8
Besalú will kick off its tourist season with a new edition of the Besalú Obert fair. The event offers guided tours, an artisan market, children's workshops, and a variety of activities designed to showcase the town's cultural heritage.
Street Shops in Reus
Reus. From March 4th to 7th
The 51st edition of Tiendas en la Calle (Street Shops) is coming to Reus, one of the city's most popular shopping events, with around 90 businesses participating. The streets of El Tomb will be filled with stalls overflowing with discounted goods. Everything from fashion items and accessories to home goods and decorations will be on sale.
Calçotada Popular from L'Alternativa
Manresa. March 7
The L'Alternativa Popular Calçotada returns for its 28th edition. Gispert Square in Manresa will once again be filled with a variety of activities, from games to musical bingo, and the much-anticipated calçotada, which will have a general price of €12 and a children's menu for €8.
Mollet de Peralada Transhumance Fair
Peralada Mollet. March 7
The 4th edition of the Mollet de Peralada Transhumance Fair is here with a festive program full of activities. With a variety of workshops suitable for all ages and the traditional Mulassa parade, the day will offer something for everyone.
Transfeminist day 'La Revolta'
Barcelona. March 7
As part of the Som Moltes series, the transfeminist event La Revolta returns for its second edition. This gathering, created to advocate for the rights and recognition of all women, offers a program packed with free activities, including workshops, the resistance discussion "Labor Rights and Gender," and a musical bingo game with Pau Jimfer.
Metropolitan Dance Festival
Barcelona. From March 5 to 22
Danza Metropolitana will be in the city from March 5 to 22 with a program full of offerings. This year, 73 of the 177 performances will be free and open to the public, including the opening show on March 6. THEYthe presentation Informal Stage from Losinformalls or the proposals We danced of the Laia Santanach Company, and Shy, of the Magí Serra Company.
