Festivals in Palafolls
Discover the festivals of Palafolls, with the September town festival, the Sant Genís and Sant Sebastià celebrations and participation by local groups.
Local festivals in Palafolls
The Palafolls town festival is usually celebrated over several days around 8 September. Palauet, Plaça de Poppi, the castle and the streets host the opening speech, a giant parade, correfoc, sardanes, outdoor suppers, music and sports activities. The Town Council, festival committee, Colla Gegantera, DiablesFolls, organisations and associations organise a celebration combining popular culture and community gathering.
Usual celebration of Sant Genís
The community of Sant Genís de Palafolls usually celebrates its town festival over several days around 25 August. The church and social centre host solemn mass, sardanes, a parade, giants, music and a community supper. The residents' association, Town Council and local groups maintain a neighbourhood event linked to the patron and community life.
Other events: Sant Sebastià and Festa Petita
Around 20 January, Sant Genís church hosts the Sant Sebastià festival, with a religious service and renewal of the town's vow, accompanied by a community supper and cultural events. During Holy Week, Festa Petita usually occupies a weekend with concerts, cookery contests, Catalan skittles and the DiablesFolls correfoc, organised by associations and municipal groups.