Hey Barcelona crew! 🔥🎆
Sant Joan is back — the night Barcelona stops being a city and turns into one giant beach party. Bonfires, fireworks at midnight, and no one going home before sunrise. If you've never done it, you're about to find out why locals consider it the best night of the year.
First Sant Joan? Quick crash course
Sant Joan = the Catalan summer solstice festival. The shortest night of the year, except nobody sleeps. Bonfires symbolize burning the old to welcome the new, fireworks because Catalans love fire, and coca de Sant Joan with cava is the traditional pairing to try during the day. Imagine New Year's Eve, but on the beach, with better weather.
This year it falls on a Tuesday night → Wednesday morning, and Wed June 24th is a public holiday — so yes, you can stay out till sunrise.
Our plan — Tuesday, June 23rd 🌙
We celebrate it together at EL SARAU — Carrer de la Mercè 36, Barri Gòtic, near the beach.
- 🥃 We meet from 8PM — free welcome shot on arrival
- 🎆 We head to the beach for the midnight fireworks and bonfires
- 🎉 Free club entry to keep the night going after
- 💶 FREE entry — you only pay your own food and drinks
Come solo or with friends — just ask for the BIS organizer when you arrive.
Warm-up weekend (June 20-22)
Sant Joan is the climax, but the weekend before is already heating up:
- Sat June 20 — Sunset Boat Party 🚤 3h catamaran from Port Olímpic (check-in 17:15) → Mega Saturday at D9 Aribau (20:30)
- Sun June 21 — Sunday Rooftop Vibes at Arya Stadium Hotel (19:00)
- Mon June 22 — Language Exchange & Board Games at La Pecera del Pool (19:00)
- Tue June 23 — SANT JOAN PARTY @ EL SARAU 🔥🎆
Survival tips
- Bring a light jacket — the beach gets chilly late, and you WILL be there
- Eat properly before — the night is long
- Wear comfortable shoes — there will be walking and dancing
- Book your spot now — Sant Joan is the night everyone in Barcelona wants a plan for. Don't be the one looking for one at 22:00 on June 23rd
So... you in?
Register on our Sant Joan event page and let's make 2026 legendary.
See you at El Sarau 🔥🎆
Sara
P.S. The fireworks start at midnight. Don't be the one stuck in a taxi 🚖