Aplec del Caragol 2026 programme in Lleida

The 45th Aplec del Caragol de Lleida takes place from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May 2026 at Camps Elisis. Fecoll's 28th Cultural Week precedes the gathering from 18 to 21 May.

Notice: the organisers may make changes. The official page also gives full details of the many activities run on each colla's plot.

Cultural Week: 18-21 May 2026

  • Monday 18, 20:00: official opening speech by M. Àngels Balsells Bailón, opening of Cultural Week and the Caragol Bover 2026 award, Leandre Cristòfol hall at La Llotja de Lleida (Avinguda Tortosa, 6).
  • Tuesday 19, 20:00: Currídicum Vitae by Tandor & Paxton, assembly hall of Col·legi Maristes Montserrat.
  • Wednesday 20, 20:30: David Sas comedy set and communal barbecue, Raimat winery, Passeig Manuel Raventós Domènech in Raimat. Free bus from Pavelló Barris Nord at 19:30 and return at about 22:30; the programme states that places are sold out.
  • Thursday 21, 19:00: 32nd Cantada d'Havaneres de l'Aplec with Arrels de la Terraferma and Sons del Mediterrani, Glorieta at Camps Elisis.

Friday 22 May 2026

  • 19:00: gathering of colles and standards at the fountain on the central avenue.
  • 19:30: ninth Lo Caragolasso, with Trenca-Clasques as Colla d'Honor, Xavier Bertran as guest, Xaranga Mai Toquem Bé, Castellers de Lleida and Ponent Roots. Official opening and the International Caragoler Graphic Humour Competition award, at the Glorieta.
  • 20:00-21:00: Remember 90's early-evening session with FlipFlap, Central Square - Espai Lleida Turisme.
  • 22:00: communal dinner on each colla's plot.
  • 00:00: DJ Luara Barka, Central Square - Espai Lleida Turisme; plus music organised by the colles on their plots.
  • 00:30: Els Barrufets Antisistema, pavilion 3.
  • 02:30: DJ Feren, Central Square - Espai Lleida Turisme.

Saturday 23 May 2026

  • 12:00: in memoriam floral tribute and cercavila with Trabucaires dels Trons and BÉ I A BAND, by the statue of Manolo Calpe.
  • 12:00-13:00: tasting of Aplec spirits and Elixirs de Ponent liqueurs, Restaurant Gust de Lleida, pavilion 4; register ten minutes beforehand, limited capacity.
  • 12:30: garrotins with Rumba de Zona, Central Square - Espai Lleida Turisme.
  • 14:30: communal lunch on each colla's plot.
  • 16:00: young collistes and standards gather at the fountain on the central avenue; at 16:30, the children's parade sets off for the amphitheatre.
  • 17:00: café concert by Orquestra Saturno, pavilion 3.
  • 18:00: 31st children's snail race, amphitheatre; and a Castellers de Lleida display, Glorieta.
  • 18:30: DJ Dani Prieto B2B DJ Imax, Central Square - Espai Lleida Turisme.
  • 19:30-22:00: Gran Revetlla with Orquestra Saturno, pavilion 3.
  • 22:00: communal dinner on the plots.
  • 00:00: Heavy Metal concert night, pavilion 3; and Topiloco Aviador, Central Square.
  • 01:30: Punts Suspensius, Central Square - Espai Lleida Turisme.

Sunday 24 May 2026

  • 05:30-08:30: “Esperem la Rua” with DJ Bacardit, pavilion 3.
  • 08:30: gathering of colles at Avinguda Tarradellas and Avinguda Alacant.
  • 09:00: start of the cercavila.
  • 10:30: attaching the 45th Aplec cockade to each standard, Plaça Bores.
  • 11:00: parade of standards to the plots.
  • 11:30: “Pels núvols” children's show, Central Square - Espai Lleida Turisme.
  • 12:00: sardanes with Cobla Vents de Riella d'Agramunt, Glorieta; and a spirits tasting until 13:00 in pavilion 4.
  • 13:00-14:00: GyDance by GyQua zumba masterclass, Central Square.
  • 14:30: communal lunch on the plots.
  • 18:00: Xarangada and farewell to the 45th Aplec with BÉ I A BAND, Central Square - Espai Lleida Turisme.

Ongoing activities and services

  • Aplec Infantil at the amphitheatre: Saturday 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00; Sunday 11:00-14:00.
  • Restaurants and food areas in pavilion 4 and Central Square.
  • Night bus on Friday and Saturday from 22:00 to 07:30.
  • Punt Lila-Rainbow on Friday and Saturday from 00:00 to 06:00, and Nits Q from 22:00 to 03:00, beside pavilion 3.
  • Twenty-four-hour child identification service behind Palau de Vidre.

Related information and official source

Read the general guide to the Aplec del Caragol in Lleida.

Source: Fecoll: complete official Aplec 2026 programme.