Have you decided to spend this New Year’s Eve 2022 in Barcelona? Well, our goal is to help you discover the activities you can do in these festivities in Barcelona because you have to receive the New Year in the best possible way and with activities to the liking of all ages.
- Where to wait for the last 12 chimes?
The best place where New Year’s Eve is usually celebrated in Barcelona is in the show held on Avenida María Cristina. It is the most multitudinous event in Barcelona, around 70,000 people gather every year to enjoy this New Year’s Eve show. Since 2014 the year has been received in Barcelona with this show of music, color and pyrotechnics in the magical fountain of Montjuic.
- Christmas Swimming Cup
It is one of the Barcelona´s holidays traditions. On 25 December, the city bravest plunge into the waters of the Port of Barcelona for a 200 metre swim. It is the oldest open water race in Spain, and this year it will be held for the 113th time by the Club Natación Barcelona.
- Party and clubs for New Year’s Eve in Barcelona
After the 12 grapes and toast either at home or in a restaurant, people are encouraged to go out somewhere night to dance. Barcelona is full of bars and clubs to celebrate the beginning of the year in style. Some of the clubs that make the best parties for the farewell of the year are:
Shoko: One of the most elegant clubs in Barcelona. It is undoubtedly one of the best places to enjoy New Year’s Eve in Barcelona this year. Approximate price: 50€.
Razzmatazz: known worldwide for being one of the largest clubs in Europe, this club has 5 rooms with different atmospheres and genres of music. Tickets usually cost about € 65.
Mirablau: With an incredible location, this bar in the super chic heights gives you a beautiful and panoramic view of Barcelona. The entrance usually costs between € 30 and € 40.
- Poble Espanyol
One of the most popular to enjoy New Year’s Eve, they have been celebrating this event for 30 years is considered one of the most emblematic New Year’s Eve parties in Barcelona. It is a super nice place and very attractive for children because it has a very diverse atmosphere. When midnight is approaching you can hear the chimes, there will be grapes, cotillion, drinks and good music until 6 in the morning. The price of the normal ticket is € 35 (for the first 500 tickets), € 40 until December 26 and € 45 from December 27. There are also VIP tickets ranging from € 60 (in advance) to € 80 if you buy it at the box office.
Remember, don’t forget 3 must-have things for a new year full of good luck:
Red lingerie: superstitious or not, starting the year with red lingerie is a custom that many perform, red is a symbol of prosperity and passion, especially regarding love.
Gold in the glass of cava: once the 12 grapes are eaten it is customary to toast this new year that begins, there are many superstitious who put a ring or a piece of gold inside the glass to toast, they say it will attract money and economic well-being.
Wish list: Making a list of wishes and objectives is almost mandatory to face the new year with goals and illusion, there are also many who burn a list with the bad of that year in the fireplace to leave the bad behind.
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