How the Feria de Abril Is Celebrated in Barcelona

On April 25, 2025, the Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona will be dressed in Sevillian flair: the Feria de Abril returns. Just like every year for over 50 years, the Catalan capital celebrates its own version of one of Andalusia’s most iconic festivals: the April Fair (Feria de Abril). The event is organized by the Federation of Andalusian Cultural Entities in Catalonia (which brings together 106 associations), and offers both locals and tourists a festive experience with casetas where people can dance, drink, and eat. These tents are managed by tablaos, cultural associations, flamenco clubs, and Andalusian bars in the city.

The fair will also feature its usual amusement park area. This year introduces something new: a symbolic entry fee will be charged to better manage capacity. The 2025 edition will accommodate up to 40,000 people, and due to the massive popularity of the event in recent years, access had to be restricted at times to avoid overcrowding.

When Will the Feria de Abril Take Place in Barcelona in 2025?

The Feria de Abril in Barcelona will begin on Friday, April 25, 2025. Following Seville’s tradition, the festivities will start with the traditional lighting of the Portico. The celebration will last 10 days, ending on Sunday, May 4. Opening hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 a.m., except on April 27, May 1, and May 4, when it will close at midnight (12:00 a.m.).

Barcelona’s fair is held a bit earlier than Seville’s Feria, which will take place from May 6 to May 11 this year.

The name Feria de Abril (“April Fair”) comes from its origin in 1847 in Seville, when it began as a livestock and agricultural fair celebrated in April. Today, the dates depend on Easter Week, and the fair always takes place after it ends. In Seville, the 2025 Feria de Abril will be held from May 13 to May 20.

Symbolic Fee

For the first time, this year’s edition will charge a symbolic entrance fee. A day ticket costs €3 and can be purchased in advance online. The 10-day pass is €12, also available exclusively online. Admission is free on Friday, April 25 (opening day), Monday, April 28, and Tuesday, April 29. Children aged 5 and under enter for free.

What Can You Do at Barcelona’s Feria de Abril?

The Parc del Fòrum is divided into two areas, connected by the Small Auditorium passage, covering a total of 87,000 square meters.

• One side is called Calle del Infierno (“Hell Street”), located in the Maritime Zoo Platform area. This is the name traditionally given in Seville to the amusement zone — and Barcelona’s version has kept the same nickname. This year, it will feature 125 rides and attractions.
• The other area is El Real, where you’ll find the casetas (marquees) hosted by Andalusian cultural organizations: dance schools, cultural associations, Andalusian bars, regional clubs, and Rocío brotherhoods. In this area, visitors can enjoy food and drinks, as well as performances and themed activities showcasing southern culture — for example, Gazpacho Day, when the company García Millán will distribute 14,000 servings of gazpacho on Sunday, April 27. Another new feature this year is the presence of Radio Tele-Taxi, which, after many years as the fair’s official radio partner, will now have its own caseta for the first time.

Catalonia and Andalusia United in a Poster

The poster for the 52nd edition of the Feria de Abril in Barcelona highlights the fair’s essence: bringing together Andalusia and Catalonia, two regions that may be geographically distant but are culturally and historically close. Designed by Christian Fernández Capilla, the artwork features a female figure dressed in traditional Sevillian attire, drawn in the classic style and colors of Joan Miró. The artist chose to honor the iconic Barcelona-born painter on the 50th anniversary of the Joan Miró Foundation.

“This poster is a poetic and sincere expression of how two seemingly distant cultures can meet and enrich one another. A personal tribute from its creator to Andalusia, the land of his parents and soul, and to Catalonia, the place of his birth and home” wrote the Federation of Andalusian Cultural Entities in Catalonia on Instagram during the poster’s unveiling.

The Feria first began in 1971, thanks to the initiative of Andalusians living in Catalonia who wanted to preserve their traditions and cultural heritage. Over time, it has grown into one of the most widely attended events in the city and stands as a powerful symbol of the close relationship between Catalan and Andalusian communities.

The Tablao de Carmen is another emblematic space in Barcelona where you can enjoy authentic Andalusian flamenco, traditional cuisine, and artists from both regions, offering two flamenco shows every night.