La Teixonera was developed between 1915 and 1930 as an initiative of Joaquim Taxonera, the owner of the land who has lent his name to the neighbourhood. At the beginning it was made up of single-storey houses with gardens, but like many other parts of the district, in the middle of the 20^th century blocks of flats began to spring up everywhere. The festa major, the main festival, brings La Teixonera together with the Penitents and Mas Falçó neighbourhoods which are part of the Gràcia district.

Even though it is a festival of three neighbourhoods, the majority of the activities are held in the Teixonera area. There are all kinds of events aimed at all tastes and sections of the public: concerts for young people, games for kids, and activities for older folk. Also very important are the community meals, dances with live bands, and sporting events. The majority of popular culture events are concentrated on the Sunday of the festa major.