The Town Festival of Sant Quirze and Santa Julita brings Calella to life from 12 to 16 June
Tradition, culture and activities for the whole family
June is synonymous with festivities in Calella. It is when the town celebrates its Small Town Festival, one of the most iconic dates on the local calendar, in honour of its patron saints, Sant Quirze and Santa Julita. For five days, from 12 to 16 June, the town is transformed into a vibrant showcase of culture, tradition and community spirit, with a packed and varied programme for all ages.
The festival combines the most traditional roots with cultural and family-friendly events: parades, children’s shows, concerts, dance and circus festivals, and communal dinners in the streets.
A festival that invites both locals and visitors to enjoy the town in all its festive splendour.
Daily schedule for the 2026 Calella Town Festival
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Friday, 12 June:
- 6.00 pm, Town Hall Square: Start of the Town Festival with the travelling show Ossos del Pirineu.
- 8.00 pm, Paseo Manuel Puigvert: Impulsa’t dance festival. In case of rain, in the Mozart Hall.
- 8.00 pm, Town Hall Square, planting of the Lea
- 8.30 pm, from the Town Hall Square, Parade – Children’s Correfoc de Diables.
- 11.00 pm, Pati de l’Ós: Concert by the band Flashy Ice Cream and sets with DJ Nàtura b2b Charly B. Free entry.
Saturday, 13 June:
- 9.00 am to 7.00 pm, Tomàs Claramunt Sports Complex / Camp de Mar: Calella Fem Cup Tournament.
- From 9.00 am to 2.00 pm, Sant Joan Street and 1 de Octubre Square: 8th Homemade Desserts Fair, in aid of the Maresme and La Selva Private Health Foundation
- 10.00 am, Church Square: Opening ceremony of the 9th Gegantonets Gathering.
- 11:00 am, from Plaza de la Iglesia to Plaza del Ayuntamiento: Start of the Gegantonets parade.
- 12:00 pm, Plaza del Ayuntamiento: Dances by participants in the 9th Gegantonets Gathering.
- 12.30 pm, Paseo Manuel Puigvert: Sardanas with the Montgrins brass band
- 5.00 pm, Tomàs Claramunt Sports Complex: TLU Athletics Competition
- 6.00 pm, Paseo Manuel Puigvert (opposite the level crossing): Circus Festival featuring the Gran Sonata show.
- 7.00 pm, Paseo Manuel Puigvert (Sardana Monument): Concert by the Montgrins Cobla Orchestra.
- 7.30 pm, Riera Capaspre (between Jovara and Barcelona): Opening ceremony of the 16th Bestiari Gathering.
- 8.30 pm, Paseo Manuel Puigvert: Community dinner. In case of rain, at the Llobet Factory.
- 10.00 pm, Paseo Manuel Puigvert (Sardana Monument): Dance with the Cobla – Montgrins Orchestra.
- 10.00 pm, from Riera Capaspre to the Town Hall Square: Parade – Correfoc of the 16th Bestiari Gathering.
- 10.45 pm, Town Hall Square: Final Bestiari dance and presentation of souvenirs to the guest groups.
Sunday, 14 June:
- 11.00 am, Lluís Gallart Square: Setting up and display of “Fieras de Agua”
- 12.00 pm, from Lluís Gallart Square: “Fieras de Agua” parade and final water spray.
- 12.00 pm, at the Josep-Maria Terricabras Auditorium: concert by the Laetare Choir of Calella and the Cor Atzé of Arenys de Mar.
- 6.00 pm, Paseo Manuel Puigvert: Circus Festival featuring the acrobatic show ¡Hoy si! by the Galician company Sempre Arriba.
- 6.30 pm, from the Tourism Museum, historical tour “Calella 1925. From village to town”. Bookings must be made before 12 June at 14:00 by emailing museumunicipal@calella.cat.
- 19:00, Paseo Manuel Puigvert (Sardana Monument): Concert by Manu Guix. In case of rain, the event will take place in the Mozart Hall.
Monday, 15 June:
- 5.30 pm, Plaza de la Iglesia: special story time for the town festival with Clara Ribatallada.
- 9.30 pm, Various locations: community dinners in the street.
Tuesday, 16 June:
- 8.00 am, Chapel of Sant Quirze and Santa Julita: Service of the Secretariat with carnations and hot chocolate (Sant Quirze Association).
- 10.00 am, Paseo Manuel Puigvert (Sardana Monument): Kite-making workshop. Free activity, subject to availability.
- 11:00 am, Church of Santa Maria and Sant Nicolau: Solemn Service.
- 1:00 pm, Playa Grande (boat area): 41+2 Jaume Pruna Kite Flying, with the Calella Model Aircraft Club.
- 6.00 pm, Paseo Manuel Puigvert (opposite the level crossing): Circus Festival featuring the show Save the temazo by the collective company F.R.E.N.È.T.I.C
- 6.30 pm, Calle Balmes and Església: Start of the parade with the Calella Giants.
- 7.00 pm, Paseo Manuel Puigvert: Concert with the swing band Les Trimendes. In case of rain, at the Sala Mozart.
Kite flying: a tribute to a much-loved figure
On Tuesday 16 June, a kite-flying event will be held in memory of Jaume Pruna, a cultural activist from Calella and former president of the now-defunct cultural organisation Grup Pa, Vi i Moltó. The ‘cabezudo’ (giant puppet) of ‘Grandfather Pruna’ bears his likeness in his honour.
The event will take place on Les Barques beach at 1.00 pm and will be preceded by a workshop at 10.00 am on the Manuel Puigvert promenade. This activity was revived in 2025 by the Calella Model Aircraft Club, a much-loved tradition in the town: flying kites on the beach.
Practical information for enjoying the Parades – Correfoc
- Wear a hat that covers your whole head, a scarf around your neck, and cotton clothing – preferably old clothes – with a long-sleeved top and long trousers. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
- Do not intrude into the area where the Diablos group is performing and do not obstruct any of the participants in the Correfoc.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The organisers accept no responsibility for minors participating alone in the Bestiary Gathering or the Children’s Correfoc.
Practical information for enjoying Calella’s Town Festival
The ‘Fiesta Mayor Pequeña’ will take place from Friday 12 to Tuesday 16 June at various venues across Calella: the Manuel Puigvert promenade, Town Hall Square, Pati de l’Ós, Grande Beach, the Church of Santa Maria and Sant Nicolau, and other streets in the town centre..
All activities are free of charge and designed for a wide range of audiences. In the event of rain, many events will be moved to indoor venues such as the Llobet Factory or the Mozart Hall. The full programme can be found on Calella’s municipal website.
It is easily accessible by train (Renfe R1 line) or by car via the N-II or C-32 (Calella exit). There are several public car parks near the venues.
Stay at the Hotel Bernat II and enjoy the festival without a care
If you don’t want to miss this festival, stay at our hotel in Calella, Hotel Bernat II.. If you don’t want to miss this festival, stay at the Hotel Bernat II. Its location, close to the main stages, will allow you to enjoy it in complete comfort.
Come and enjoy the Calella Town Festival!
