All locations to see the dancing egg this Corpus in Barcelona

This June 4th marks Corpus Christi, a festivity that, beyond religiosity, is laden with popular culture and tradition. The celebration, full of symbolism, is the product of 700 years of history, making it a highly significant festival for Barcelona residents.

Among the festive elements, flower carpets, bell ringing, dances, and the procession stand out, but what captures much of the attention each year are the "ous com balla" (dancing eggs). This, consisting of an empty egg that appears to dance on a water fountain, is an emblem of the festival in Barcelona. It is known that the "ou com balla" has been part of Corpus in Barcelona since at least 1636, when records show that the Cathedral bought eggs to set up the contraption, although some claim the tradition dates back much further.

For centuries, numerous interpretations have been made about the meaning and origins of the "ou com balla." Some identify it with the figure of the Eucharist, fertility, or plenitude. Others say it is a reference to time and continuous movement, and for some, it is simply an entertainment game. What no one doubts, however, is that the "ou com balla" is a deeply rooted tradition in Barcelona and Catalonia.

Centuries after the establishment of this tradition, this 2026, about twenty venues will offer, from June 4th to 7th, the "ou com balla" to delight visitors.

Where to see it?

In this list, we offer you all the locations where you can see the "ou com balla":

1. Archive of the Crown of Aragon – Palau Lloctinent
2. Historical Archive of the City – Casa de l’Ardiaca
3. Ateneu Barcelonès
4. Capitania General
5. Rubió i Lluch Gardens
6. The Cathedral
7. Frederic Marès Museum
8. Maritime Museum
9. Palau de la Virreina
10. Basilica of the Puríssima Concepció
11. Escolàpies de Llúria School
12. Conciliar Seminary of Barcelona
13. El Sortidor Civic Center
14. Parish of Sant Àngel Custodi
15. Can Deu Civic Center
16. Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes
17. Carrer de la Llibertat
18. Moral and Instructive Center of Gràcia
19. Albert Musons Space
20. Oratory of Sant Felip Neri de Gràcia
21. Sant Camil Workshop
22. Torre de la Sagrera
23. Plaça d’Ignasi Juliol
24. Parish of Santa Maria del Taulat
25. Parish of Sant Martí del Clot

You can consult the complete Corpus program in the program of the Barcelona City Council.