Poblenou prepares for a neighborhood festival full of cultural and family activities

The neighborhood celebrates four decades of shows, live music, and popular traditions over the coming days.

Festive street atmosphere during a neighborhood celebration with hanging lights.
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Festive street atmosphere during a neighborhood celebration with hanging lights.

The Poblenou neighborhood begins its annual festival with a program combining musical shows, popular traditions, and participatory activities that will run until Sant Joan day.

The celebration kicks off this Friday with the traditional Petardàs, followed by a mobile disco session and the election of festival representatives. On Saturday, the spotlight will be on the Summer Parade of the giant Mörth, leading up to this year's main event, the Gran Show 2026, held at the Juan Ramón Jiménez School to commemorate the proposal's fortieth anniversary.
Sunday's agenda includes a day of recyclable games organized by SMATSA, a vermouth session hosted by Mag Leo, and a musical evening with the group Talimba. Activities will continue into the following week with the community bonfire night, and on the 24th, inflatable castles and a foam party are scheduled.
Gastronomy will also play a prominent role in the festival's closing, featuring a contest to choose the best paella in the neighborhood, accompanied by a popular paella lunch open to all residents.