On the first weekend in September, Besalú goes back a thousand years in history and transforms the old quarter into a fantasy venue where visitors are transported back to medieval times.
The value of this historical and architectural site makes Besalú one of the most important mediaeval towns in Catalonia. The 2-day fair involves all the townspeople, as well as the streets, shops, buildings, river walk, defence walls, squares, and hidden corners of the town.
The Wine Show aims to promote and highlight the wines and cavas of the Empordà area. The fair has developed over the years, incorporating gastronomic sections and the participation of some of the new wineries that have contributed to the success currently enjoyed by our wines. Many Empordà wine-producing enterprises and cooperatives have stands at the fair.
Guided by their shepherds, the sheepdogs have to herd the sheep into pens placed there for the occasion.
The festival was originally held to pay homage to shepherds, men who lived in isolation for most of the year, on the day the flocks were brought down from the mountains. The formerly non-competitive event has evolved over the years and has recently become very popular, attracting a growing number of visitors and participants.
La Festa Major de Solsona és una de les més antigues i amb més tradició de totes les festes majors que actualment se celebren arreu de Catalunya. Declarada Festa Patrimonial d’Interès Nacional, se celebra en honor a la Mare de Déu del Claustre.
Des de 1653 que els gegants, els nans, els cavallets, l’àliga i el drac surten a lluir les seves gales per aquestes dates.
The festival is an international meeting place for scholars and lovers of the world of troubadours. On the second weekend in September, Castelló d'Empúries goes on a thrilling journey back to the Middle Ages. The “Land of Troubadours” Festival transforms the town into a great cultural and festive venue as it relives its mediaeval splendour.
This Traditional Festival of National Interest is held in Olot around 8 September. The streets are filled with music, shows are held at different venues in the city, and visitors can enjoy watching the performance of the dancing “giants”, “big heads”, and “little horses”.
Most events and activities take place outdoors on the streets and squares, and the city centre is transformed into a festival of colours to welcome the five-day celebration.
The town of Rialp is overwhelmed with music every year, as top-quality musicians offer concerts enabling us to appreciate the beauty and the technique of their performances.
Public attendance helps to boost and consolidate this major cultural activity and make it a benchmark event among summer music festivals in Catalonia. This is not just any festival: the excellent quality of the programme compares very favourably with other more established classical music events.
