The night of 23 June is, without question, the most anticipated night of the year in Catalonia. The bonfire, the fireworks, the cava, the coca de Sant Joan, family gathered together, old friends. It is one of those nights that, when they go well, you remember for years. And when they do not go well, you remember those too — for very different reasons.

If this year you want to celebrate Sant Joan at home — on a terrace, in the garden, or any outdoor space — here is the practical guide to make sure it goes well.No improvising, and nothing important left out.

Why celebrating Sant Joan at home makes more sense than ever

Barcelona's bars and restaurants fill up completely on Sant Joan's Eve. Reservations go weeks in advance, prices go up, and the experience often does not justify the cost. More and more families and groups of friends are choosing to host it at home, and the trend keeps growing.

The advantage is clear:the space is yours, you decide the schedule, you choose the music, and you can create exactly the atmosphere you want. What you need to know is what it takes to make that work well.

First things first: space and layout

A Sant Joan party on a terrace or in a garden works best when the space is well organised. It does not need to be large, but it does need to be thought through. The most common setup is atable area for eating and sharing food — the coca de Sant Joan is non-negotiable — a well-equippedbar or drinks station, and an open area to move around, dance, or simply stand and chat.

For a group of 10–15 people, one or two long tables with enough chairs gives you the foundation. For larger groups, round tables or a combination of a central table with a standing area works well. InDasler's furniture section you will find tables and chairs for every format, available to hire with delivery and collection included.

The Sant Joan table: relaxed but with attention to detail

Sant Joan is not a formal dinner, but that does not mean the table should be neglected. In fact,a well-dressed table at a Sant Joan party has far more impact precisely because no one expects it.

A brightly coloured or festive tablecloth, cloth napkins, crystal glasses for the cava and sangria, and a few simple decorative touches — candles, colourful flowers, a string of fairy lights — is all you need. For the tablecloth, the best choice isnatural fabrics that can handle the outdoors and the humid June night. InDasler's tablecloth rental section you will find options in different colours and finishes, perfect for a stylish Sant Joan celebration.

The bar: the most important spot of the night

At a Sant Joan party, the bar is the heart of the celebration. People gravitate towards it, serve themselves, chat, and come back. If the bar does not work well, everything else suffers.

The minimum you need: enough surface space for ice, bottles and glasses. A proper bar counter, of the many available in the catalogue, lets you work comfortably and has a more festive feel than a regular table.More ice than you think you need — the June heat is deceptive — and plenty of glasses. InDasler's glassware rental section you will find cava flutes, long glasses for cocktails and wine glasses, all in a single order.

The lighting that turns a terrace into a fiesta

This is the element that transforms the space the most, and the one most often left to the last minute. Do not make that mistake.Warm-toned fairy lights are the easiest option and give the best results. Hung above the tables, along the railings or threaded between plants, they create that unmistakable party atmosphere. You do not need many: a single well-placed run of lights can completely change a space.

Candles in glass holders are the perfect complement. They cast an intimate, warm light and hold up well in a light breeze if the holders are deep enough. InDasler's decorative lighting section you will find fairy lights and outdoor lighting elements available to hire.

The details that make the night special

Beyond the physical setup, a few things make a real difference at a Sant Joan party at home.Start earlier than you think you need to: the coca de Sant Joan, the midnight toast with cava, and the fireworks all work better when guests have already been comfortable and settled for a while. Prepare a playlist in advance — background music sets the pace of the whole night. Make sure there is enough water on the table (June heat, cava, and fireworks are a surprisingly dehydrating combination) and do not forget a bucket of sand for the fireworks — your neighbours will thank you.

The celebration people remember

A well-organised Sant Joan night does not require big spending. It requires knowing what you need, planning ahead, and paying attention to the details that make people feel genuinely welcome. If you want the logistics sorted — tables, chairs, tablecloths, glassware, a bar counter and lighting — without hunting through multiple suppliers, the Dasler team can help you put it all together. They have been doing this for over 60 years and know exactly what it takes for a night like this to go well.Book ahead: Sant Joan is one of the highest-demand nights of the year.