Churros con Chocolate 2025 There are few things more Barcelona than heading out on a lazy Sunday afternoon for churros and chocolate. What began as an improvised winter gathering over a decade ago has turned into a monthly celebration that draws people from across Spain and beyond. Churros con Chocolate is part street fair, part club night and part cultural festival, and it has a knack for making visitors feel like locals and locals feel like performers. Organisers like to say that the party is not a brand so much as a mood: it is campy without being kitsch and irreverent without being cynical. The 2025 season continues this spirit with a mix of indoor and outdoor sessions at La Terrazza in Poble Espanyol and Sala Apolo in the Poble Sec district. ### A festival of Sundays Instead of a single weekend festival, Churros con Chocolate presents a calendar of Sunday events from spring through December. The open‑air editions at La Terrazza usually run from 5 p.m. until midnight and make the most of long summer days. Guests wander through the leafy terraces and pick up plates of fresh empanadas or churros dripping in chocolate before heading to one of the dance floors. One space leans heavily on disco and funk with a sprinkling of Spanish pop, another brings in drag lip‑sync battles, and yet another room is devoted to house and techno. Performers and hosts act as much as DJs, working the crowd with camp commentary and dance‑off challenges. As the sun sets, lights strung between palm trees come on and the party shifts from lazy afternoon to full‑throttle club. The indoor events at Sala Apolo take place during the cooler months, including a special Christmas edition on **21 December 2025**. Apolo, housed in a converted theatre from the 1940s, offers two large rooms and a secondary space named Rumore. Each has a distinct musical identity: the main hall often features pop and Euro‑dance classics, the Anti‑room hosts indie and electro sets, and Rumore leans into Latin and urban beats. Costumes are encouraged but not required; it is just as common to see groups of friends in jeans and T‑shirts as it is to spot someone wearing a sequined cape and six‑inch heels. The only rule is that everyone brings good energy and respects consent. Security staff and volunteers are quick to remind attendees that no means no and to look out for one another, a point the organisers emphasise on their social media. ### How it started and why it matters Churros con Chocolate began in 2010 as a tongue‑in‑cheek gathering of friends who wanted to break up the post‑holiday blues. Instead of allowing the event to fade, the founders decided to keep it going with monthly sessions and theme parties. It quickly became a refuge for people who felt alienated by mainstream club culture. At Churros, queer couples dance side by side with straight parents pushing strollers, drag kings share the stage with amateur comedians and tourists find themselves chatting with off‑duty chefs from neighbourhood tapas bars. Over the years the party has popped up in Madrid, Valencia and even Mexico City, but its heart remains in Barcelona. What differentiates Churros from other pride‑adjacent events is its emphasis on community. A portion of profits from ticket sales goes to support local organisations that promote lgbtq+Q+ rights and cultural programming. The organisers also provide free entrance to those who cannot afford a ticket; they ask for a message in advance and treat the request discreetly. Vendors at the food stalls are small family‑run businesses, and many of the performers are up‑and‑coming artists whose first stage was the Churros dance floor. Each edition also includes a fundraising raffle or donation jar for a rotating cause, from trans health initiatives to aid for people living with HIV. ### Planning your visit in 2025 Tickets for Churros con Chocolate 2025 are sold separately for each session and typically go on sale about a month in advance. Prices remain relatively affordable, usually around €15–€20, with reduced rates for students. Many locals simply buy at the door, but the most popular dates – including the June open‑air kickoff and the December Christmas party – sell out quickly. Arriving early is recommended, not only to avoid the queue but also to enjoy the full arc of the day: there is a special charm in watching a DJ coax people onto the dance floor under afternoon sunshine and then seeing the same crowd lose themselves to a midnight techno set. If you plan to attend the outdoor editions at La Terrazza, remember that the venue sits on Montjuïc hill above the city centre. You can reach it by taxi or by bus from Plaça d’Espanya; some attendees even make a day of it by visiting the open‑air architecture museum and the nearby Catalan Art Museum before heading to the party. The dress code is casual, but a light jacket is wise; Barcelona’s evening temperatures can drop when the breeze picks up. For the indoor sessions at Sala Apolo, there is a cloakroom for bags and coats and a large smoking terrace where you can catch your breath between rooms. ### Why Churros con Chocolate endures For many people, Churros con Chocolate is as much a mood as it is a party. It is a space that reminds visitors why nightlife matters: not just for dancing and drinking, but for building community, celebrating difference and releasing stress. The 2025 calendar may not be a single long weekend, but by spreading the event across the year it creates multiple opportunities for connection. Whether you plan your holiday around the 21 December 2025 Christmas edition, stumble upon a summer session during a visit to Barcelona or are a local looking for a low‑pressure gathering, you will find a welcoming crowd eager to share churros, stories and the dance floor.

Last Updated: 09 December 2025

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