The Eixample is the result of Barcelona's growth in the 19th and 20th centuries and the architectural plan of Ildefons Cerdà in particular, a plan that was gradually implemented between 1860 and the first half of the last century. The district is made up of five neighbourhoods (Esquerra de l’Eixample, Dreta de l’Eixample, Fort Pienc, Sant Antoni and Sagrada Família) and it was built during the height of the Modernista period, so a large number of its buildings are in this style.

Since Modernisme is a characteristic trait of the area's architecture, the Dreta de l’Eixample wanted to make it the central feature of its festa major, and so it has been since 2004. The Modernista fair stands out with its period products but there is also a Modernista bike ride, with riders dressed in period clothes, theatrical performances and Modernista walks to discover the secrets of the period buildings still standing. At the same time, you will find events and activities that are typical of every festa major, such as the cercavila and ball de gegants (street parade and giants' dance), communal meals, sports competitions, children's workshops, concerts and the balls de festa major. All those involving the district's clubs, associations, music groups and other organisations.

Origins

Held since 2004.