# Catalan cultural festivals

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/catalan-cultural-festivals
> Updated: 2026-08-25T07:00:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Cultural festivities are taking place across Catalonia during late August. In the Sants neighborhood, the Festa Major features various culinary traditions and local dining options. In Sitges, the Festa Major de Sitges includes the vigil of Sant Bartomeu and has introduced new accessibility measures, such as vibrating vests to allow deaf individuals to experience music during the ‘Entrada de Grallers’.

Other regional celebrations include the Aquelarre festival in Cervera, which focuses on folklore through fire parades and ritualistic activities. Additionally, Figueres is hosting the Festival Acústica, featuring street musical performances and a commemorative concert by Lluís Llach.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Catalan cultural festivals scheduled for late August

Catalonia hosts various cultural events in late August, including the Aquelarre de Cervera fire festival and the Festival Acústica in Figueres featuring multiple musical acts.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catalan-cultural-festivals-scheduled-for-late-august

### 2026-08-22: Catalan festivals feature culinary traditions and new accessibility measures

Catalan festivities are highlighted by the Sants neighborhood's culinary offerings and Sitges' traditional celebrations, which now include new accessibility measures for the deaf.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catalan-festivals-feature-culinary-traditions-and-new-accessibility-measures

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Cite as: Catalan cultural festivals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/catalan-cultural-festivals