Festivals in Tarragona
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Tarragona, municipality of Tarragona, in Catalonia.
Santa Tecla, Tarraco Viva y cultura
The reference celebration is Santa Tecla, with main day 23 September. The usual holiday period lasts several days in September and develops in Part Alta, catedral, plazas, Rambla Nova y espacios culturales.
Among the associated traditions, the seguici popular, castells, correfoc, diables, gegants, conciertos, procesion y cultura tradicional. Participan principalmente City Council, Seguici entities, human tower groups, neighbors 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.
Tarragona stands out for Tarraco Viva, Roman heritage, theaters, museums, cultural agenda and activities on the seafront.
Detailed information on individual celebrations: