In our section "Barcelona currently" we describe traditional and modern events events that are important in Barcelona, their backgrounds and their charm. Each year thousands of visitors come to Barcelona to experience these events.
The Christmas season begins in Catalonia on December 8th, and has its culminating on January 6th, where it ends. Here we explain what is going on with the peculiar practice of "shitting men" in Catalan nativity scenes, and on Christmas, New Year and Epiphany is celebrated in Barcelona. We inform you on the opening hours of restaurants, shops and museums, on hotels, English-speaking services and much more.
The half-marathon in Barcelona, also known as the Asics Mitja Marató de Barcelona, is held every March. It’s the second largest running event in Barcelona next to the Marathon. The next half-marathon takes place on 26th February 2012, and is also open to wheelchair users.
Since 1978 Barcelona has its own city marathon which takes place at the beginning of March (2012 at 25th March). In the run up to this event there is a two day trade fair. The 42,195 km race goes through all of Barcelona's urban area.

The Sònar Festival is one of the most popular festivals in Barcelona.