Discover Barcelona’s popular 2026 calçotadas: dates, neighbourhoods and surprises

The calçot season gets off to a strong start in Barcelona. From January to March, neighbourhoods are filled with food festivals. Popular menus, music and a unique atmosphere. Check the dates and places. Are you going to miss it?

Update — 5 March 2026

The calçot season is still in full swing in Barcelona. We have reviewed the calendar of popular calçotades and added context so you can choose a neighbourhood, date and plan without missing the most sought-after events.

Barcelona is preparing for one of its most eagerly awaited traditions: the season of popular calçotades. Between January and March 2026, the city is transformed into a great gastronomic stage where calçots, romesco sauce and embers take centre stage in squares and streets in different neighbourhoods. The menus, much more affordable than in restaurants, include vegetarian options and are usually accompanied by live music, vermouth and activities for all audiences.

The calçotada calendar starts on 24 January in Sants, with the popular carxofada in Plaça de Bonet i Muixí. The event offers vermouth, a performance by the Muixeranga de Barcelona, a menu with artichokes, botifarra (also vegan), mongetes, dessert and music from 12:00 pm. On 25 January, the first calçotada of the year arrives at Carrer de Puigmartí, in Vila de Gràcia, with vermouth and a special menu from 12:00 pm.

On 31 January, the festival multiplies: a calçotada on Carrer de Perill (Vila de Gràcia) with 15 calçots, botifarra, mongetes and a vegetarian option, as well as live music. That same day, Can Batlló (la Bordeta) and the Roquetes amphitheatre also hold their own calçotades, organised by neighbourhood groups.

February keeps up the pace. On the 7th, Carrer de la Perla (Vila de Gràcia) hosts a calçotada with nibbles, a full menu and concerts into the night. On the 8th, Plaça de Rovira i Trias offers a menu with calçots, grilled meats and vegan alternatives, as well as musical bingo. On the 14th, Carrer de Valladolid (Sants) joins the tradition, and on the 21st, Font de la Guatlla and Vilapicina i la Torre Llobeta hold their own popular festivities.

On 28 February, Sant Andreu de Palomar organises an organic calçotada with family activities, music and a limited sale of tickets. Can Batlló repeats the event and Trinitat Nova joins in with a calçotada in Parc del Metro.

In March, the calendar continues to grow. On the 7th, Vilapicina-Torre Llobeta holds its event in Jardins Can Xiringoi. On the 8th, la Bordeta hosts the popular Baix Jocs Florals calçotada. On the 14th, Prosperitat organises Calsuprospe in Plaça d’Àngel Pestaña. On the 15th, Plaça Sóller in Porta fills with calçots and a festive atmosphere. On the 21st, la Guineueta takes over in Plaça Ca n’Ensenya, and on the 28th, Prosperitat closes the month with the Prospatillas calçotada.

The list of calçotades is updated constantly. If your neighbourhood organises one and it does not appear here, you can contact the betevé calendar to add it. The season promises surprises, popular menus and plenty of life in the streets of Barcelona.

Why it is relevant now

Popular calçotades are not just food. They are the perfect excuse to go out into the street, get to know the atmosphere of each neighbourhood and experience a Catalan tradition in an affordable, neighbourhood format. At DondeGo, we follow these festivities closely because they set the rhythm of Barcelona’s winter and help us understand what truly drives the local calendar beyond restaurants.