# Santa Tecla festival celebrations in Tarragona

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santa-tecla-festival-celebrations-in-tarragona
> Updated: 2026-09-10T03:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Santa Tecla celebrations in Tarragona began with the opening of festive markets. The Mercat Central started selling official merchandise and various festive items, complemented by voucher giveaways. A secondary sales point at the Mercat de Torreforta was also scheduled to open.

As the festival progressed, celebrations centered on significant cultural milestones, most notably the centenary of the Xiquets de Tarragona human tower group. Commemorative activities for the group included an institutional ceremony at the Teatre Tarragona, the presentation of a new anthem, historical conferences, and symbolic human tower displays. Other festivities included the 50th anniversary of the group’s musical formation, the 175th anniversary of the Gegants Moros, and various heritage night events.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Tarragona celebrates Santa Tecla and Xiquets centenary

Tarragona begins its Santa Tecla festivities, highlighted by the centenary of the Xiquets de Tarragona human tower group and the 50th anniversary of its musical ensemble.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tarragona-celebrates-santa-tecla-and-xiquets-centenary

### 2026-08-24: Tarragona opens festive markets for Santa Tecla celebrations

Tarragona's festive markets for Santa Tecla have opened at the Mercat Central and Mercat de Torreforta, offering official merchandise and new shopping voucher giveaways.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tarragona-opens-festive-markets-for-santa-tecla-celebrations

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