For some years now, Nadal al Port has been one of the great Christmas attractions in Barcelona. This year it returns, and the Port Vell and the Moll de la Fusta will again be filled with a Christmas show that has become one of the nerve centers of the holidays in Barcelona.
From November 29 to January 6 (a week earlier than usual), the Bosch i Alsina pier (Moll de la Fusta) will once again host the sixth edition of ‘Nadal al Port’. This year’s edition is called El Nadal més salat, and with it the Moll de la Fusta will pay tribute to the sea by dressing in shades of blue with lighting that evokes the sea.
Thus, this fair will join other Christmas markets and villages such as Natalis, in Poble Espanyol or others such as Barcarés, a short trip from Barcelona, to fill Catalonia with Christmas atmosphere.
As every year, the giant Ferris wheel and an even bigger ice rink will once again be the protagonists, in addition to other attractions such as the cable car light show or the Christmas train. We tell you everything you need to know so you don’t miss anything.
Nadal al Port 2024-2025: Dates, schedules and location
- Dates: The fair will start a week earlier than usual to run from November 29 to January 6.
- Hours: The schedule will be from 11h. to 23h.
- Location: Moll de la Fusta (moll de Bosch i Alsina) and other areas of the Port Vell.
Rumba concert and lights in the Cable Car: this will be the inaugural show
The inauguration of “Nadal al Port” will be on November 29 at 18:30h. with a new light show on the same tower of the cable car and a special concert of Sabors de Gràcia with “Nadales Rumberes”.
What are the novelties of this edition?
This year the fair will incorporate new light shows and two new attractions for the public:
- A blue light show on the Portal de la Pau building.
- New lighting in the Moll de la Fusta: 50 trees in the Port Vell will be illuminated with LED lights.
Light show on the Cable Car Tower.
The light and music show at the Jaume I Tower will also be renewed, which will be illuminated every night as a large Christmas tree with a star on top. This show will take place every night from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, taking advantage of the moments without performances on the main stage of the Christmas fair at the Fusta pier.
Tinglado Reial: the reception of the King and Queen of Barcelona
This year, the Nadal al Port comes to the recently renovated sheds. There, the Comissió de Festes de la Barceloneta will install the Tinglado Reial, where the Three Wise Men will receive the children who want to give them their letters with wishes.
📍Tinglados of the Oriental wharf. Tinglado Taller.
📅From January 2 to 4
Sledging rink, ice rink… The new attractions of the Nadal al Port 2024-2025.
In addition to the novelties of lights and other activities there are new attractions for children, families and adults in the sixth edition of the fair:
- A sledding track
- A 40-meter flying “The Limit”.
- A larger ice rink: The ecological ice rink will be expanded from 400 to 550 m².
The attractions to be seen again:
- The 65-meter Ferris wheel.
- The antique carousel, the pirate ship and the Christmas train.
- The historic ships of the Maritime Museum of Barcelona, the Pailebote Santa Eulàlia and the Far Barcelona, will once again be docked at the Moll de la Fusta and can be visited.
- Open Arms will offer tours of its ship to raise awareness of its work.
- Workshops and activities for children focused on the dissemination of port and maritime culture.
- Market of local gastronomic products, ‘Sabores de Navidad’ ( mid-December). At the Depósito wharf, next to the Museum of the History of Catalonia. During the fair, tapas will be prepared with local species, as was done last year, when more than 360 kg of fish were used.
- Christmas market, with a stage where 500 performances will be held to give visibility to local culture and concerts throughout the festivities.
Other spaces
This year, the Nadal al Port is expanding to other spaces near the port, bringing the Christmas atmosphere to much of the Barcelona coastline.
- Maremagnum
Immersive Christmas experience with a forest of 24 trees. Santa Claus visits from December 20 to 24 and the Three Wise Men from December 26 to January 6. Encesa de llums on November 28th. The Time Out Market will offer improshows, a Christmas market with children’s workshops, among other activities. - Barcelona Aquarium
Interactive games, raffles and Christmas traditions underwater. Lights switch-on on November 28. - World Trade Center Barcelona
Christmas decorations, concerts, film screenings and family activities. Tentative schedule for all Christmas festivities. - Museum of the History of Catalonia
Family activities and Cronomàster card tournament. - Marina Port Vell
Christmas party for crew members, toy collection in Barceloneta and special lighting during the Christmas holidays.
Calendar of activities
We leave you the complete calendar of activities of Nadal al Port, with the exact dates and locations, so you do not miss a single one:
- Fun Box
Pla de Miquel Taradell
From November 28 to January 26. - 6th Christmas Fair
Moll de la Fusta
From November 29th to January 6th - Pailebot Santa Eulàlia and Far Barcelona open doors.
Maritime Museum of Barcelona
Moll de la Fusta
From November 29th to January 6th - Exhibition of Barceloneta’s commerce (ACIB)
Associació de Comerciants i Industrials de la Barceloneta (Barceloneta Traders and Industrialists Association)
Barceloneta Wharf
From December 5 to 8 - 28th International Trophy Ciutat de Barcelona
Reial Club Marítim de Barcelona
December 7th - Sabors de Nadal Fair
Moll del Dipòsit
From December 14th to January 6th - Open Doors Open Arms
Moll de la Fusta
From December 19 to January 5 - Raluy Legacy Circus
Moll de la Fusta/Mirador
New show: Cyborg
From December 20 to March 9 - Christmas Cup
Club Natació Barcelona
Portal de la Pau
December 25th - El Vermut de Llucià Ferrer – Ràdio Flaixbac
Moll de la Fusta
December 28th - Fireworks show at the Nova Bocana
Hotel W Barcelona
December 31st - First swim of the year
Activity organized with the support of Club Natació Atlètic Barceloneta
Sant Sebastià beach
January 1st - The Tinglado Reial
Organized by Comissió de Festes de la Barceloneta.
Tinglados of the Oriental wharf. Tinglado Taller.
From 2 to 4 January - Museum Quiz
Maritime Museum of Barcelona
January 3rd - Arrival of Their Majesties the Three Wise Men with the Pailebot Santa Eulàlia
ICUB. Barcelona City Council
Portal de la Pau
January 5th