Festivals in Sant Quirze del Vallès
Discover the main festivals and traditions of Sant Quirze del Vallès, across the main town and Les Fonts.
Local festivals in Sant Quirze del Vallès
The Festa Major is usually celebrated over four days around the first Sunday in September, a date historically connected with the farming calendar. Parc de les Morisques, squares and streets host the opening address, popular gatherings, music, family activities and sports events.
Giants, fire and popular culture
The giants representing Sant Quirze and Santa Julita, accompanied by other local figures, parade through the municipality with the Colla de Gegants i Grallers. The Colla de Diables stages the correfoc and Llegenda de l’Iskariot, while sardanes, havaneres, communal meals, cultural organisations and bands complete the celebration.
Other celebrations: Festa Major de Les Fonts
Les Fonts usually celebrates its main festival in early October. The civic reception, giants, lacemakers’ gathering, communal meals, sports activities and Mass for the Mare de Déu del Roser bring together neighbourhood associations, cultural groups and the councils involved in this shared community.