Barcelona's Poble Espanyol will host the Croiss&Fest 2026 from May 1 to 3. The event transforms the historic site into a hub for croissant enthusiasts. Ten bakeries will compete to find the city's best sweet and savoury croissants.
The festival offers a unique opportunity for residents and visitors. They can sample a wide array of innovative croissant creations. Attendees can vote for their favourite pastry, alongside a professional jury of gastronomy experts. The festival will award two prizes: a jury prize and a public prize.
Competition Highlights
Competing bakeries include Bubó Barcelona, offering a tiramisu croissant. Cruixent also participates with its "white passion" croissant. This Cruixent pastry features a white chocolate ganache with bourbon vanilla. It includes a fresh touch of basil. It also has a tart hint of mango and passion fruit. Brunells presents a croissant filled with pistachio cream and white chocolate. La Canal has prepared a caramel dough croissant. It features dark chocolate crumble, salted caramel, and extra cocoa in the coating. Takashi Ochiai enters the "Berry Bliss" croissant. Mascarpone cream with strawberry and mint compote fills it. A crunchy, aromatic strawberry streusel finishes it.
For savoury options, La Cantonada Forn & Pastisseria offers a chocolate and pork crackling croissant. Cruixent also competes with a cross-laminated croissant. Cheddar, frankfurter, Dijon mustard, ketchup, and fried onion fill this pastry. Non-competing bakeries will also participate. Cal Jan from Torredembarra will offer a white chocolate, toasted coconut, and mango croissant. Noi del Pa sense Gluten will provide gluten-free options. This ensures inclusivity for visitors with dietary restrictions.
Workshops and Activities
Beyond the competition, Croiss&Fest 2026 features a full programme of workshops and activities. Gisela from Tartas Bastante Majas will teach a workshop on fusing croissants and biscuits. Chef Rafa Antonín from Casa Rafuel will lead a free course on Saturday, May 2. He will demonstrate how to make a perfect potato omelette.
Locos del Vino offers wine tasting sessions. Parcelona experts also lead speciality coffee workshops. These courses will run throughout the three-day festival. All workshop registrations include access to the Poble Espanyol grounds and general festival activities.
Family Entertainment and Accessibility
The event also includes live music, DJ sessions, contests, raffles, and a dedicated play area for children. This ensures entertainment for all ages within the Poble Espanyol. The Poble Espanyol is a significant architectural museum and open-air village in the Montjuïc district. The city constructed it for the 1929 International Exposition. It recreates various Spanish architectural styles. It attracts many tourists and local families annually. Hosting events like Croiss&Fest helps activate this cultural space and draw diverse audiences.
Attendees can manage tickets and reservations for the Croiss&Fest 2026 and its workshops through the official event website. The festival aims to celebrate Barcelona's rich pastry tradition and culinary innovation, offering a sweet start to spring for the city.
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