Experience the magic of the night of San Juan with Aerobús!
Are you in the mood for a show? The night of San Juan, June 23, is not a simple celebration: it is the welcome to summer, an explosion of light, fire and joy that fills the streets, beaches and squares of Catalonia.
What is San Juan?
It is the shortest night of the year… and one of the longest to celebrate it. Bonfires, fireworks, popular festivals and countless traditions await you. In Barcelona, the party is intensely lived on the beach, the promenade and the liveliest neighborhoods of the city.
Tradition, fire and shared emotions
- Coca de San Juan: a typical sweet with candied fruits and pine nuts that cannot be missed.
- Firecrackers and fires: symbol of purification and joy.
- Jumping over bonfires: tradition to attract good luck (with caution, of course!).
What to do in Barcelona on the night of San Juan?
Beach parties
Barcelona’s beaches, especially Barceloneta, Bogatell and Mar Bella, are the epicentre of the celebration. Music, authorised bonfires, fireworks and a multicultural atmosphere await you until dawn.
Aerobus tip: if you arrive that evening, store your luggage in the luggage room and head straight to the beach – the party is waiting for you!
Firecrackers, rockets and fireworks displays
The city reverberates with gunpowder, literally. Firecrackers are a living tradition, and many families throw them from balconies or squares. Official fireworks shows are also organized in areas such as Parc de la Ciutadella or Montjuïc.
Recommendation: stay in designated areas and wear hearing protection if traveling with children.
Neighborhood Verbenas
Each neighborhood organizes its own popular festival with live music, DJs, traditional food and dancing until the wee hours. Not to be missed:
- Gràcia: young and bohemian atmosphere.
- Poblenou: familiar and lively.
- Raval: multicultural, with rhythms of the world.
- Eixample: ideal for verbenas with food trucks and relaxing areas.
Rituals and traditions
If you have a curious spirit, the night of San Juan also invites to rituals:
- Write wishes and burn them in a bonfire.
- Jump three times over the fire.
- Bathing in the sea at midnight as a symbol of renewal.
Expert advice!
Wear comfortable shoes, light clothing and be ready to move. The city doesn’t sleep that night, and you won’t want to either.
So now you know, don’t waste a minute. Aerobús is your first step towards this new experience. Comfortable, fast, central and sustainable. From Barcelona Airport Terminal 1 or 2 to the city centre, without unnecessary stops and in just 35 minutes. Are you going to miss this party?