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Penedès Grape Harvest Festival
The grape harvest festival is the period during which the tradition of wine producing is celebrated. During the weeks of the harvest, you can find out all about the vineyards, wineries and their wines throughout the various wine production regions of Catalonia. These celebrations give rise to a variety of activities: guided visits of the wineries, getting to know about and taking part in the wine-making process, wine and cava tastings combined with the sampling of delicious locally produced food and other activities. In addition to wine- and food-related activities, you can also enjoy complementary leisure pursuits suitable for any age group or profile. Below is just a selection of the recommended activities for you to enjoy this thousand year-old cultural experience to the full!
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The European Heritage Days 2025 will take place on 10, 11 and 12 October, with the participation of more than 300 municipalities across Catalonia. Throughout the weekend, museums, monuments, historic sites and archaeological remains will open their doors and host free activities to bring cultural heritage closer to the public. The programme includes guided tours, themed routes, family workshops, concerts, exhibitions and theatre performances.
This year's edition is framed under the motto “Architectural heritage: windows to the past, doors to the future”, highlighting the richness and diversity of architecture as both a testimony of the past and an inspiration for the future.
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37 Mercat de Música Viva de Vic
Every September, the beautiful central Catalan town of Vic hosts an extensive 'market of live music', which this year celebrates its 37th anniversary, aimed at giving both professionals and the public the chance to hear a wide range of different genres and discover new acts, as they enjoy of concerts and related activities. A lot of the focus is on artists from Catalonia, Spain and the Mediterranean area, but musicians from other places can also be found on the programme.
Performances, some of which are free, are given across the city at venues both indoors and out, including the emblematic Plaça Major, and throughout the event the streets are filled with buskers, adding to the musical extravaganza taking place. While there, it's also worth taking the time to explore Vic, a place rich with history, from the Roman temple to the cathedral, ecclesiastical museum, and medieval and modernista buildings. And don't forget to try the local gastronomic speciality, cured meats. -
Sitges Festival Internacional de Cinema Fantàstic de Catalunya
Inaugurated years ago as the world's first film festival dedicated to the fantastic genre, today it's become the region's biggest celebration of the moving image. The picturesque seaside town of Sitges, 30 minutes down the coast from Barcelona, hosts hundreds of films from around the globe, including animation, rom-com and gangster as well as its core themes of gore, horror and fantasy.
Running in parallel to the screenings are exhibitions, master classes and Q&A sessions, special events focused on television series, the chance to see films using virtual reality technology, plus a crowded Zombie Walk through the streets of Sitges. -
On the weekend of 4th and 5th October 2025, Catalonia will host the tenth edition of Benvinguts a Pagès – The Festival, an event opening the doors of over 100 farms, ranches and fishing operations across the region. Families and rural enthusiasts can enjoy guided tours, workshops and activities suitable for all ages. The festival brings citizens closer to the agricultural world, showcasing first-hand the work of farmers and the origin of the food we consume. Activities range from visits to farms and gardens to artisanal workshops and recreational activities in natural settings, offering a unique opportunity to rediscover the territory and promote the consumption of local products.
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The Salomon Ultra Pirineu is one of the most hotly anticipated mountain competitions. It is developed in the area surrounding the Bagà sporting pavilion and includes different races: The 100 km Ultra race, the 42km Marathon, the 21km 1/2 Marathon and a night race. A competition for the bravest in an idyllic setting in the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park.
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A new physical and mental challenge will take place on October in Calella. Ironman 70.3 Barcelona is a competition with 3.8 km of swimming, 180 km of cycling and 42.2 km on foot in which 3400 athletes from over 80 countries will compete to reach the finish line. With routes along the Maresme Coast, Ironman 70.3 Barcelona includes two further races: Ironkids for the youngest among us and Irongirl which seeks to boost the participation of women in sports.
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The 28th edition of the Fira de la Mediterrània de Manresa is shaping up to be better than ever. Once again, this festival manages to keep its essence as a performance market with its roots in the Mediterranean tradition and introducing different artistic languages: visual arts, circus, dance, exhibitions, music, oral storytelling and theater.
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Halloween at PortAventura World
From 20 September to 11 November 2025, the PortAventura World resort transforms to celebrate Halloween. The theme parks fill with delightfully terrifying characters and spooky decorations, including giant pumpkins, misty paths, and corners full of cobwebs, creating a unique atmosphere of mystery and excitement.
The Halloween special features highlighted shows such as The Emperor's Curse, an immersive experience based on Asian legends, and Halloween Parade, a parade with live music and spooky characters throughout the park. Other shows include Vampires, a musical in the Far West for the bravest families; El Día de los Muertos, celebrating Mexican traditions with a spooky twist; and Halloween Factory, combining acrobatic acts with a Halloween theme in the China area.
For thrill-seekers, PortAventura World offers several haunted attractions: La Muerte Viva, featuring catrinas, ghostly mariachis, and mummies; Angkor, the Legend of the Cannibal King, set in the China area; The Cursed Island, at Caribe Aquatic Park; and (REC) Experience, based on the famous horror movie. These attractions can be visited individually or together with the Halloween Passport to experience the full fright and fun.
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Festival de la Velocidad de Barcelona
Motor sports and speed lovers have an appointment to unleash their adrenaline. The Festival de la Velocidad, the Barcelona Speed Festival, is hosting an intense weekend of races. More than 200 cars and around 300 drivers will be roaring around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya track. The festival includes the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS, with the best GT races in the world. Once again, the Festival will be supporting the Legado María de Villota, a charity initiative to help children with neuromuscular diseases.
