Events and festivities

Life in Calella is celebrated all year round. Music, tradition, gastronomy, and culture fill the streets with a joyful and welcoming atmosphere. Each season brings new events that bring locals and visitors together by the sea. From the town's main festivals to summer celebrations, you'll discover a vibrant city where there's always something to celebrate.

Festivals that bring the calendar to life

Calella's calendar is full of unique moments. Each season brings celebrations that unite locals and visitors through music, food, and outdoor activities. The streets are filled with light, the bars with conversation, and the squares with dancing. Participating in these events is a way to experience the hospitality and Mediterranean character that make Calella such a special destination.

Festivals and featured events

Calella's main festival

The main festivals are the heart of the local calendar, a reflection of the Mediterranean identity and open spirit of the Maresme region. For several days, the city dresses up with parades, concerts, fairs, and activities for all ages. The streets are filled with color, the squares with music, and the balconies with flowers.

In August, the Festa Major de La Minerva marks the beginning of summer with shows, fireworks, and traditional dances. And in late May or early June, the Festa de Sant Quirze i Santa Julita combines religious tradition and popular culture in a warm and family-friendly atmosphere.

These are days of shared joy, where neighbors and visitors celebrate together the Mediterranean essence, amidst good music, gastronomy and the unmistakable festive atmosphere of the Barcelona Coast.

Summer festivals

Summer transforms Calella into a vast open-air stage. The city hosts cultural and musical events that fill the nights with rhythm and excitement, offering something for everyone. It's the perfect time to enjoy art, music, and the sea under the starry Mediterranean sky.

The Calella Film Festival, which screens independent films in various venues, and the Calella Jazz and Blues Festival, which attracts national and international artists, are two of Calella's most important cultural festivals. These events also make the city a cultural hub in the Maresme region and offer unforgettable experiences to those seeking more than just sun and sand.

Summer night markets

During the warmer months, the streets and seafront of Calella come alive with summer night markets. Local artisans, artists, and producers offer their creations in a relaxed, distinctly Mediterranean atmosphere, where guitars play and the aromas of local cuisine mingle.

Strolling among the stalls at dusk is a unique experience. The soft lighting, the murmur of the sea, and the warm breeze create a perfect setting to enjoy with your partner or family.

More than a market, it is a meeting point that reflects the creative and welcoming character of the city, ideal for taking home an authentic souvenir of your holidays on the Barcelona Coast.

Calella Oktoberfest

In autumn, Calella celebrates one of its liveliest festivals: Oktoberfest, a local version of the famous Bavarian festival. For more than two weeks, international bands, craft beers, and traditional cuisine fill the tents and squares with music and good cheer.

Each edition brings together visitors from all over Europe in a joyful and multicultural atmosphere. Between the parades, concerts, and tastings, the city's festive spirit is experienced with great intensity.

Calella's Oktoberfest is the best example of how the city combines hospitality, fun and culture, demonstrating that the Maresme region knows how to celebrate life at any time of year.