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Gran Trobada d\u2019Havaneres<\/h2>\n
Where: Passeig Joan de Borb\u00f3, Barceloneta<\/p>\n
When: last Sat in June<\/p>\n
Tel: 93 316 10 00<\/p>\n
The barnacled legacy of Catalonia\u2019s old trade links with Cuba, havaneres are melancholy 19th-century\u00a0shanties accompanied by accordion and guitar. The main event is at the port town of Calella de\u00a0Palafrugells, but the Barcelona satellite is no less fun. Performances by groups dressed in stripy shirts,\u00a0with salty sea-dog names such as Peix Fregit (fried fish) and Xarxa (fishing net), are followed by cremat\u00a0(flaming spiced rum) and fireworks.<\/p>\n
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Festival del Grec<\/h2>\n
Where: various venues<\/p>\n
When: all of July<\/p>\n
Tel & website: 93 316 10 00\/http:\/\/grec.bcn.cat\/en\/<\/p>\n
Named after the Greek amphitheatre (Teatre Grec) that forms such an integral part of its programming,\u00a0this is the major cultural festival of the year. It brings together dozens of shows from around the world,\u00a0encompassing dance, music, theatre and circus. Increasingly there are performances in English, with\u00a0Catalan surtitles.<\/p>\n
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Sala Montju\u00efc outdoor film festival<\/h2>\n
Where: Castell de Montju\u00efc<\/p>\n
When: July-Aug<\/p>\n
Website: www.salamontjuic.org<\/p>\n
A blend of classics and recent independent cinema shown three times a week throughout July and into\u00a0August, transforms the grassy moat of the castle into an outdoor cinema. Bring a picnic and and turn up\u00a0early for the jazz band. A free bus service runs from Espanya metro from 8.30pm to 9.30pm and after.<\/p>\n
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Festival Cru\u00eflla Barcelona<\/h2>\n
Where: Parc del F\u00f2rum<\/p>\n
When: 8-10 Jul<\/p>\n
Website: www.cruillabarcelona.com<\/p>\n
The Cru\u00eflla music festival got its feet wet in nearby Matar\u00f3 as a world music festival, but since moving to\u00a0Barcelona in 2008, it has grown into the blend of styles and cultures that it is today, an eclectic festival\u00a0that books pop and rock bands alongside electronica acts, along with a broad spectrum of R&B, and\u00a0Jamaican and African music.<\/p>\n
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Festa Major del Raval<\/h2>\n
Where: Rambla del Raval<\/p>\n
When: mid- to late July<\/p>\n
Website: www.bcn.cat<\/p>\n
Over three days, entertainment includes giants, a flea market, children\u2019s workshops and free concerts\u00a0on the Rambla del Raval. This particular festa major prides itself on multiculturalism, with music from\u00a0around the world and ethnic food stalls.<\/p>\n
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Nits d\u2019Estiu CaixaForum<\/h2>\n
Where: CaixaForum<\/p>\n
When: every Wed in July, Aug<\/p>\n
Tel & website: 93 476 86 00\/obrasocial.lacaixa.es<\/p>\n
Many museums hold Nits d’Estiu (Summer Nights) programmes in July and August, but CaixaForum has\u00a0one of the best. All its exhibitions are open until midnight, and there are concerts of varying stripes (\u20ac6;\u00a0\u20ac3 La Caixa clients), films and other activities.<\/p>\n
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San Miguel Mas i Mas Festival<\/h2>\n
Where: various venues<\/p>\n
When: late July – early Sept<\/p>\n
Tel & website: 93 319 17 89\/www.masimas.com<\/p>\n
This tasteful music festival stretches over the summer months and has gone from concentrating on Latin\u00a0sounds to providing a little bit of everything. Concerts take place at various venues, including the Palau\u00a0de la M\u00fasica Catalana.<\/p>\n
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CCCB Film festival<\/h2>\n
Where: CCCB<\/p>\n
When: Aug: Tue-Thu 10pm<\/p>\n
Tel & website: 93 306 41 00\/www.cccb.org<\/p>\n
A series of films are screened in the deckchair-strewn patio of the CCCB. It gets extremely crowded, so\u00a0arrive early for any chance of a seat.<\/p>\n
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Festa de Sant Roc<\/h2>\n
Where: various venues around Pla\u00e7a Nova, Barri G\u00f2tic<\/p>\n
When: mid-Aug<\/p>\n
Tel & website: 010\/www.bcn.cat<\/p>\n
The Festa de Sant Roc, celebrated every year since 1589, is the Barri G\u00f2tic\u2019s street party. It\u2019s hard to\u00a0beat for lovers of Catalan traditions: there are parades with the giants and fat heads, sardana dancing\u00a0and 19th-century street games. The festivities, which centre around the Pla\u00e7a Nova in front of the\u00a0cathedral, conclude with a correfoc and fireworks.<\/p>\n
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