Sant Jordi on La Rambla... And, near La Rambla...
April 8th. 2026
In Barcelona, the most traditional Sant Jordi celebration has always had its epicenter on La Rambla. We would like it to always be that way... but this year the construction works affect the celebration of Sant Jordi on La Rambla. The City Council has decided that, for everyone's safety, the celebration of Sant Jordi must be moved from La Rambla to other areas of the city.
This is a temporary move and, in 2027, once the works are finished, Sant Jordi will shine on La Rambla again and we will once again enjoy roses and books.
What will the Sant Jordi 2026 celebration on La Rambla be like?
Remember that, this year, the flower stalls from La Rambla are located at Plaça de Catalunya.
You will also not find the traditional book stalls, which for safety reasons have been moved to other locations in the city (the closest ones at Avinguda del Portal de l'Àngel and Plaça de Catalunya).
But La Rambla always beats strongly, and even more so for Sant Jordi. Here you have some of the main activities taking place on or near La Rambla.
Sant Jordi Dialogues. Han Kang
April 21 at 7:30 pm
CCCB. Montalegre, 5
Opening Speech by Ali Smith
April 22 at 6:00 pm
Saló de Cent. Barcelona City Hall. Plaça Sant Jaume, 1
Open Doors at the Biblioteca de Catalunya
April 23 from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm
Carrer Hospital 56.
You can visit the library individually following the established route or take a guided tour explaining its history, functions, collections, and services.
Guided tours depart every 10 minutes, between 10 am and 6:30 pm, in groups of up to 20 people. No prior reservation is required.
You will be able to see exhibits and displays that exemplify the rich and diverse holdings of the Biblioteca de Catalunya, a heritage which is a testimony to Catalonia's literary, artistic and cultural creation throughout the years.
Asia at Sant Jordi 2026
April 23
Elisabets, 24
You will find books about gastronomy, history, philosophy, poetry and spirituality, among other topics, and several authors will be signing their books.
Various Asian-descendant authors will be signing their books and you will be able to collect a special edition exlibris illustrated by the Vietnamese artist Kim Ly for Sant Jordi at Casa Asia in your book.
You can also take home a rose or an origami dragon, crafted by Yuko Nakajima.
Open Doors at Palau Güell
April 23
Nou de La Rambla 3-5
Visit. A great chance to rediscover this work by Antoni Gaudí for free.
On the occasion of Sant Jordi, Thursday April 23, from 10 am to 8 pm, the Palau Güell opens its doors to the public.
Palau Güell was declared a historic-artistic monument by the Spanish State in 1969, as well as a cultural asset of national interest and World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984.
The building, as an early work, contains the essence of Gaudí's later work and is essential for understanding his architecture.
Tickets must be purchased online only from April 19 onwards.
Registrations
https://inici.palauguell.cat/jornada-de-portes-obertes/
Sant Jordi Day at the Ateneu Barcelonès
April 23
Poetry and theatre. You can participate in the public reading of poems in the romantic garden and attend the show 'Sum Vermis' for free.
On the occasion of Sant Jordi, April 23, the Ateneu Barcelonès opens its doors from 11 am to 8 pm.
This is an excellent opportunity to visit the Palau Savassona, headquarters of the organization: the Library, the Pompeu Fabra Room, the conversation rooms and the romantic garden.
Poem reading (Garden - from 12 to 1:30 pm)
Tribute to Joan Alcover, Clementina Arderiu and Blai Bonet.
The Ateneu invites us to take part in the public Reading for Sant Jordi. For the occasion, we have selected poems by the three writers commemorated in 2026.
Sum Vermis show (Oriol Bohigas Auditorium - from 5 pm to 6:30 pm)
Sum Vermis [Some brief untimely considerations on Verdaguer] is a show by Ferran Dordal and Albert Prat based on the life and work of Jacint Verdaguer. Admission is free.
