Weekprogram
Catalan traditions and festivities
Catalonia has a rich culture and cherished traditions. Especially the summer fests or 'Festa Major' in every town and village show the pride and passion of the inhabitants. Colorful parades, music, dance, fireworks and delicious food are the ingredients for an authentic experience. The 'Castellers' (human towers) are one of the highlights, as is the 'Correfoc' (walking fire), an old Catalan tradition in which fire, dragons and devils play an important role. You've never seen anything like it!
On this page you will find all the traditions and festivities that will take place in the coming period: where and at what time, how to get there and where to park.
From April to the end of October you will find a link to the current weekly program on this page. In the period from November to March, the weekly program is not updated online every week, but there is also plenty to do. You can ask us for the activities for specific periods. Below you will find the highlights during the Christmas holidays.
Weekprogram August 21 - 28
Festa Major Igualada (15 min)
One of the largest and most authentic summer festivals in our region. Except for those from Torre Nova, you won't encounter any tourists there.
Park in the Cal Font parking garage (Plaça Cal Font, Igualada - Google maps) of Plaça de la Creu (Passeig de les Cabres, 16, 08700 Igualada - Google maps).
Monday, August 24
17:30 h – 19:00 h – CERCAVILA MENUDA – colorful parade – center of Igualada - Devils, dragons, fireworks, giants, folkloric dance groups – Through the streets of the center. Starts and ends at Plaça de l’Ajuntament (Google maps). The best way to see it is to watch the arrival of all the groups at the Plaça de l’Ajuntament (from about 18:30 h).
19:00 h - PROCESSION OF SANT BARTOMEU - Starts and ends at Plaça del Bruc (Google maps). Colorful procession featuring the statue of Igualada's patron saint, Sant Bartomeu, devils, dragons, giants, castellers (human castles), and various folkloric dance groups.
23:00 h - Piromusical – Fireworks musical - grand fireworks show with music
Camp de futbol de les Comes - Carrer de les Guixeres, 0, 08700 Igualada – Google maps.
Castellers de Vilafranca - Human castles
The Castellers of Vilafranca, 'Els Verds' (the Greens), build human towers up to 10 stories high (15 m). These are the best in Catalonia and a UNESCO World Heritage site. SPECTACULAR!!
TRAININGS THIS WEEK
You can attend the training sessions every week at the 'Cal Figarot' clubhouse (Google maps) in Vilafranca de Penedès. You will be standing right next to them. Parking in Saba car park, Plaça Penedès – Google maps.
Friday, August 21, 8:00 PM (youth) and 9:30 PM (adults), Monday, August 24, 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 26, 8:30 PM, and Thursday, August 27, 9:30 PM.
You can also enjoy a delicious meal on the outdoor terrace of restaurant Narrika in Cal Figarot (reservations for the outdoor terrace, preferably a few days in advance, via WhatsApp +34 693738764 or tel. 930 026 641 (call during lunchtime or around 8 PM). If Narrika is already full, you can also eat somewhere else in Vilafranca and then go watch the Castellers. See our restaurant guide - Vilafranca de Penedès).
For more information, visit www.castellersdevilafranca.com.
