Program of Badalona Major Festivities

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 14th August to 16th August
Place: Badalona (Barcelona)

Immerse yourself in the refreshing August Main Festival. With dances, concerts, and deep-rooted traditions like the Ballada de Gegants and the Bany de Bestias. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with fireworks on the beach and reserve your spot for the iconic communal meal.

Program of Badalona Major Festivities

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Badalona 2023 Festival Program

From August 12 to 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Exhibition "Arrenglerats a la Platja" - Ground floor of Casa de la Vila

From August 14 to 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Exhibition of festive images of the city - Ground floor of the Casa de la Vila

Monday August 14

  • 6:00 p.m. Peal of celebration - Church of Santa Maria
  • 8:00 p.m. Thunderstorm - Plaça de la Vila
  • proclamation
  • dance in the square
  • Passacaglia. Route: Francesc Layret, de la Mercè and Passeig de la Rambla
  • 10:00 p.m. Fireworks - Platja dels Pescadors
  • Next: Major Festival concert the 80 principales - Passeig de la Rambla

Tuesday August 15

  • 08:00 a.m. Early mornings - streets of the center and Dalt la Vila
  • 10:00 a.m. Carpet of flowers - Church of Santa Maria
  • 10.45 a.m. Peal of celebration - Church of Santa Maria
  • 11:00 a.m. Solemn Office - Church of Santa Maria
  • Dance of Giants - Plaça Barberà
  • Tour of office - parade to Plaça de la Vila
  • 2:30 p.m. Popular food - Passeig de la Rambla
  • 6:00 p.m. Children's concert Xarop de Canya - Passeig de la Rambla
  • 7:00 p.m. Sardanas dance - Passeig de la Rambla
  • 10:00 p.m. Beast bath - Platja dels Pescadors. Correfoc route: Passeig Marítim, Platja dels Pescadors, Platja del Pont d'en Botifarreta
  • Festival concert La Fúmiga and Figa Flawas i Julieta- Passeig de la Rambla

Wednesday August 16

  • 08:00 a.m. Early mornings - streets of the center and Dalt la Vila
  • 11.15 a.m. Party ringing- Church of Santa Maria
  • 11.30 a.m. Office of San Roque - Church of Santa Maria

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