Christmas Lighting Subsidies in Barcelona

The Barcelona City Council opens the application period for aid for the Christmas decoration of commercial streets.

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The Barcelona City Council has opened the application period for subsidies for Christmas lighting on the city's public streets for the year 2026. The call, open from June 8th to 29th, aims to support merchant associations in promoting urban commerce and creating a festive atmosphere.

The purpose of this initiative is to support the Christmas street decorations promoted by Barcelona's merchant associations. This collaboration between commercial entities and the Barcelona council aims to enhance the city's image and promote local commerce during the holidays.
Eligible entities must be representative merchant associations of the city. Associations that include street sections where the Barcelona City Council already provides Christmas lighting services will not be able to apply for these grants.
The application period is fifteen working days, starting from the day after the call is published in the Official Gazette of the Province of Barcelona. Applications must be completed online through the Barcelona City Council's procedures portal. The budget must be prepared by an approved installation company.
Based on information from the official source: Institut Municipal de Mercats de Barcelona (13/10/2026)