Christmas Nativity Scene at Pedralbes Monastery in Barcelona

The Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes presents its traditional Christmas nativity scene, a prominent cultural display for the winter season in Barcelona. 🎨✨

The installation is organized in collaboration with the Associació de Pessebristes de Barcelona and brings together works by leading Catalan nativity figures.

🎨 Pessebre de Nadal al Monestir de Pedralbes

📅 From December 12, 2026 to February 2, 2027

🕐 Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; holidays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

📍 Museu Monestir de Pedralbes, Barcelona

🎟️ Not indicated

📖 A large-scale traditional diorama

The display features a large-scale diorama recreating the birth of Jesus within an idealized landscape, combining natural materials with plaster-crafted pieces.

The nativity figures were created by sculptor Andreu Muns i Fernández, trained at Barcelona's Escola Llotja and linked to an influential lineage of Catalan nativity art from the second half of the 20th century. In addition, the adoration of the Magi features figures by the Castells brothers.

🏛️ The monastery and the nativity tradition

The Museu Monestir de Pedralbes hosts this heritage project each year to showcase local craft traditions alongside master artisans from the city's nativity association.

ℹ️ Good to know: On December 12, an open house day takes place on the occasion of the nativity scene. Admission is free on Sundays after 3:00 pm. Closed on non-holiday Mondays.

✨ An essential chance to admire historical craftsmanship in a monumental architectural setting.