Churros con Chocolate 2025
- August 3, 2025
- Barcelona, Spain
Churros con Chocolate 2025 – Open‑Air & Club Edition
The monthly Churros con Chocolate party has been a Barcelona institution for years, turning a quiet Sunday afternoon into a riotous carnival of music and mischief. Originally hosted at the Sala Apolo complex, the party grew by word of mouth and slowly took over every room in the venue. Summer 2025 sees the return of the open‑air edition at La Terrrazza in Poble Espanyol, giving people the chance to dance under the sky against the backdrop of Montjuïc. On Sunday 3 August 2025 at 19:00 the terrace fills with revellers from across Spain and beyond to celebrate one of the city’s most beloved queer gatherings【390611488127294†L23-L33】. The open‑air season continues on 10, 17, 24 and 31 August and 7 and 14 September. The party is born out of a desire to create a space that refuses to take itself too seriously; it blends pop anthems, electronic beats and kitsch performances with drag queen hosts and outrageous games. Visitors often describe it as half music festival and half cabaret.
Even if you have never been to Barcelona Pride, you have likely heard stories about Churros con Chocolate. Inside the Sala Apolo the organisers divide the venue into three distinct spaces. The main Churros room keeps the spirit of the Spanish fiesta alive with a soundtrack of mainstream pop, camp hits and sing‑along classics; confetti cannons explode at random intervals while performers leap through the crowd to distribute sweets and inflatable toys. The Anti room is dedicated to more serious dance music, showcasing techno and house DJs who build long sets for people who prefer a darker vibe【286901980907940†L149-L161】. The Rumore space, meanwhile, is a sensuous mix of Latin and trap where local performers in sparkling costumes teach newcomers how to dance to reggaeton rhythms. Moving between the rooms you experience a spectrum of queer musical culture that feels uniquely Catalan, and the event is designed to encourage people to mingle rather than camp in one corner. The organisers pride themselves on inclusivity: you’ll see groups of friends in glittery outfits dancing beside older locals who remember the early editions of the party.
For the 2025 open‑air season the organisers are building on lessons learned from previous years. Doors open at 19:00 and DJs take over the decks until just after 02:00, so the schedule allows you to see the sunset and still get enough sleep before work on Monday. Each event will feature different guest performers; some nights will have burlesque shows while others include live percussion or circus acts. Regardless of the theme, expect a flamboyant master of ceremonies to guide you through the evening and break up the DJ sets with comedy sketches. During peak summer the terrace can be hot, so there are shaded chill‑out areas and misting fans to cool you down, and the bar serves cold beer and of course churros dipped in hot chocolate – the party’s namesake. Security is present but unobtrusive, and the staff are known for their welcoming attitude. If you need to take a break from dancing you can wander through Poble Espanyol’s recreated streets and courtyards before rejoining the crowd.
Many visitors combine the party with sightseeing. Poble Espanyol is on Montjuïc, home to museums, gardens and the Olympic stadium. Arrive early in the afternoon and take the cable car or walk up through the Parc de Montjuïc for panoramic views of Barcelona and the Mediterranean. Nearby you can explore the Montjuïc castle or the Joan Miró Foundation before heading to La Terrrazza for the evening. If you stay the night after the party, Monday morning is perfect for strolling through the Eixample’s Gaixample district, home to more than twenty gay bars【519421948407331†L189-L190】, or tasting tapas in the Gothic quarter. Trains and buses run regularly from Plaza España to Montjuïc, but because the party finishes late you might prefer to share a taxi back to your accommodation.
Churros con Chocolate has always resisted becoming a polished corporate event, and that’s part of its charm. Tickets for the summer edition are released a few weeks before each date and often sell out, so plan ahead. The open‑air parties are particularly popular with tourists who want to experience something beyond the typical club night; locals often bring their straight friends along, making for a mixed crowd that still feels defiantly queer. The monthly indoor versions continue at Sala Apolo during the rest of the year and follow a similar format, running from late afternoon until six in the morning【286901980907940†L78-L120】. Each edition has a different theme, from pirate parties to retro disco, so repeat visits never feel repetitive. If you’re looking for a wild yet friendly way to spend a Sunday, this event is hard to beat.
Those planning to attend on 3 August 2025 should book accommodation in advance because summer is peak season in Barcelona. Hotels in the Poble Sec and Sant Antoni districts provide easy access to both Montjuïc and the city centre. Remember that Barcelona’s nightlife doesn’t get going until late; having a siesta in the afternoon will help you last through the night. And while the party is open‑air, check the weather forecast – occasionally summer storms sweep through and the organisers may delay the start time. In any case, the spontaneity is part of the appeal. Churros con Chocolate 2025 promises to be a playful, joyous celebration of community, music and simple pleasures, an event where everyone is encouraged to let go of stress, throw some glitter in the air and dance like no one is watching.
Official Website: https://churros-conchocolate.com