Festivals & events

Carnival (February); Carnival parade and costume party with entertainment for children (afternoon) and adults (evening).

Festimage (april); Calella Festival of Image. Competitions, Exhibitions, Workshops of photographs and short films, during all the month of April.
www.festimatge.org

Exhibition and competition of Roses of Catalonia (May).

Ironman 70.3 (May); 1.9 km swim, 90 km cycle and 21.20 km run.
www.ironman.es

Sardana Gathering (June); It takes place on the first weekend of June, the origin of this event dates back to 1926. Every year sardanistas from all over Catalonia gather in Calella to enjoy this event.

Sardana auditions; every Sunday from June to September.
www.calellasardanista.cat

The Screamin’ Fest (June); Rock & roll holidays in the sun. Festival of the best DJs in different bars, clubs, on the beach and in the concert hall of the Llobet factory.
www.screaminfestival.com

Calella Renaixentista (June); Craft fair with street entertainment, music, gastronomic tasting and shows for the little ones.

Small festival of the patron saints of Sant Quirze and Santa Julita (June 16); Different dinners are held in the street with entertainment and live music.

Children’s activities on the Promenade (every Friday in July and August); Puppets, clowns, theater, etc.

August Eve (night of August 14); A party with concerts is organized on the beach.

International Folklore Days of Catalonia (1st fortnight of September); Days of cultural exchange and dissemination of traditional arts. Every year dance groups from different places around the world are invited, and performances are scheduled throughout the town.
www.adifolk.cat

Calella and Alt Maresme Fair (2nd fortnight of September); On the occasion of the “La Minerva” festival (23 September) every year a thematic fair is held on the Passeig del Mar with artisans and merchants from Catalonia and other invited countries. Other entertainment activities for children, young people and adults are also concentrated, and the annual meeting of giants and lace makers is held.
www.firadecalella.cat

Ironman (late September/October); 3.8 km swimming, 180 km cycling and 42.40 km running.
www.Ironman.com

Oktoberfest Calella (the first 3 weeks of October); Showcase of bands from all over Europe with dances and typical costumes together with tasting of German cuisine and beers from all over.
www.calella-oktoberfest.com