Festivals in Ripoll
Discover the main festivals of Ripoll, where Sant Eudald, dances, giants and traditional crafts connect the monastery with the town's squares and streets.
Local festivals in Ripoll
The Festa Major de Sant Eudald is usually celebrated over several days around 11 May. Ripoll has recognised the saint as its patron since 1004. The procession, service at Santa Maria monastery, bell ringing, giants, sardanes, music and community gatherings spread the celebration across Plaça de l'Ajuntament, Plaça Abat Oliba, Plaça de la Lira and other central venues.
Dansa dels Clavells and Tornaboda
Passant de la Dansa moves through the streets to collect the pabordes and pabordesses before Dansa dels Clavells in Plaça de l'Ajuntament. Tornaboda usually closes the festival with a community meal at Devesa del Pla. The festival committee, popular-culture groups, musicians, organisations and residents take part in these events.
Other events: Festa de la Llana
In mid-May, Festa Nacional de la Llana i Casament a Pagès recreates traditional sheep shearing and a country wedding, accompanied by folklore, crafts and a market. In August, Mercadal del Comte Guifré transforms the centre with crafts, stalls, taverns and entertainment inspired by the medieval period.