Festivals in Olot
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Olot, municipality of Girona, in Catalonia.
Festivals and culture in Olot
The reference celebration is Festes del Tura, with main day 8 September. The usual holiday period lasts several days in September and develops in centre of Olot, Tura church, Firal, squares and streets of the town centre.
Among the associated traditions, the gegants, Cabeçuts, correfoc, sardanas, concerts, popular events and traditional culture. Participan principalmente City Council, entities, colles, neighbors, families and visitors, when the annual programme contemplates it.
El local public holiday It should not be automatically confused with the patron saint or popular festival. If it has not been verified in the current official work calendar of the corresponding year, it is better to consult the official bulletin, the municipal work calendar or the information published by the City Council before affirming it.
Olot stands out for the Garrotxa volcanoes, museums, modernist heritage, theater, exhibitions and regional cultural agenda.