Festival of Sants (Festa Major de Sants)

When the festivities of Gràcia end, the festivities of Sants begin, so whoever has not had enough or has not been able to go has a second chance, because although each has its own personality, also in the festivities of Sants the neighbors of the streets that participate decorate them in a similar way as it is done in the neighborhood of Gràcia. The Festa Major de Sants is celebrated on the occasion of the feast of the patron saint of the neighborhood, Saint Bartholomew (August 24). During the festival many popular outdoor activities are organized such as: bastoners, chocolatadas, butifarradas, concerts of various musical styles, dances, sardanas, habaneras, activities for children, contests, workshops, etc..

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About the Festa Major de Sants of 2024

Illustrator Susana Soto, originally from the Sants neighborhood, has won the 28th Festa Major de Sants poster contest. Her poster captures the essence of the festival with a fresh and fun style. Jesús Rodríguez, journalist of La Directa, will be the town crier of the festivities, which will be held from August 24 to September 1. Among the novelties of the Fiesta Mayor is the transfer of the Fair from the surroundings of Sants Station to the stretch of the Badal and Brasil boulevards between Daoiz y Velarde street and Madrid avenue due to works. The main events include the opening speech, awards, pyromusical, concerts, and cultural activities. The Punt Lila will be active every day to prevent and attend male aggressions.

Highlights of activities

Saturday, August 24

• 18:30 h: parade of festival. Departure: Sants street, in front of the Cotxeres Civic Center.
• 19:00 h: dance and exhibition of popular culture groups (Parque de la España Industrial).
• 20:00 h: official proclamation (España Industrial Park).

Monday 26th August

• 17:30 h: Sardana dance (Parque de la España Industrial).
• 19:30 h: awards ceremony of the Street Decoration Contest (Parque de la España Industrial).

Tuesday, August 27th

• 10:00 h: guided tour of the decorated streets.
• 10:00 h: Children's and traditional games (España Industrial Park).
• 22:30 h: concerts with La Karma and Ginestà (Espacio Castellers).

Wednesday, August 28th

• 18:00 h: historical route (Sants-Montjuïc district headquarters).

Friday, August 30th

• 18:00 h: historical route (Sants-Montjuïc district headquarters).

Saturday, August 31st

• 10:00 h: exhibitions and theater (Bonet i Muixí square).
• 12:00 h: street decoration awards ceremony (Valladolid street).
• 18:00 h: castellers and walking pillar (Bonet i Muixí Square).
• 18:30 h: children's correfoc (Can Mantega Gardens).
• 21:30 h: adult correfoc. Starting at Osca square.

Sunday September 1st

• 10:00 h: Cycling races (Sants street).
• 22:00 h: pyromusical show (España Industrial Park).

Decorated streets

• Alcolea de Dalt Street
• Alcolea de Baix Street
• Finlàndia Street
• Galileu Street
• Guadiana Street
• La Farga Square
• Papin Street
• Sagunt Street
• Valladolid Street
• Vallespir de Baix Street
• Vallespir de Dalt Street