Festa Majors in Maresme
Festa Majors in Maresme are great cultural and festive events. and pretty much every town or village in Maresme celebrates one. Festa Majors in Maresme hold immense importance in preserving cultural heritage, fostering community spirit, and celebrating a town’s unique characteristics. They serve as a reminder of the past while contributing to the vibrancy and cohesion of present-day communities. Many Festa Majors in Maresme are associated with religious celebrations honouring the patron saint of the town or region. These religious elements add spiritual significance to the festivities, and they often include processions, religious ceremonies, and other devotional practices. The influx of visitors boosts the local economy, benefiting businesses such as restaurants, hotels, artisans, and traders who set up stalls during the festival.The events bring people together, fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie within the community. Residents actively participate in organising and participating in various activities and events, strengthening social bonds and promoting a sense of belonging. They are also an essential means of passing on traditions and cultural practices to younger generations. In a rapidly changing world, these festivals help keep local customs alive and relevant, ensuring they are not lost to time.Families who have moved out from their home towns often return just to celebrate the Festa Majors in Maresme which are generally marked by different gastronomic offerings, parades, firework displays, sports competitions, different activities, workshops, music, theatre and dance.
January
Festa Major d’hivern d’Argentona
The winter Festa Major for Argentona takes place in the second week of January. For more information check out their website.
Festa Major d’hivern de Sant Vicenç de Montalt
The winter Festa Major for Sant Vicenç de Montalt occurs in mid to late January. For the most up-to-date information look at their website.
Festa Major of Sant Pau de Sant Pol de Mar
The Sant Pau Festa Major for Sant Pol de Mar takes place on the weekend closest to January 25th. For up-to-date information look at the Sant Pol website.
Festa Major of Sant Vicenç de Cabrera de Mar
This Festa Major of Cabrera de Mar takes place the weekend closest to January 22nd. The most up-to-date information is on the town’s website.
February
Festa Major d’hivern de Premià de Mar
The February winter festival for Premià de Mar coincides with the weekend of Carnestoltes. The Festa Major’s website has the most up-to-date information.
people celebrating together
April
Festa Major of Sant Jordi de Montgat
This Festa Major takes place around April 23rd. For the most recent information look at the website of the town.
Festa Major petita de Palafolls
This small Festa Major celebrating the arrival of Spring takes place in early April. For up-to-date information look at the town’s website.
Festa Major dels Sant Màrtirs de Vilassar de Dalt
The Festa Major which takes place at the end of April welcomes the return of good weather. For recent information look at the town’s website.
May
Festa Major of the Santa Creu de Cabrils
This Festa Major takes place around May 3rd. For the most up-to-date information look at the town’s website.
June
Festa Major of Sant Antoni de Tiana
The Festa Major of Sant Antoni de Tiana takes place around June 13th. The most recent information on the Festa Major is on the town’s website.
Festa Major de Sant Quirze i Sta. Julita de Calella
This Festa Major takes place around June 16th, for the most recent information refer to the town’s website.
Festa Major of Sant Joan de Montgat
The Festa Major of Sant Joan de Montgat takes place in the middle of June. The most up-to-date information is on the town’s website.
Festa Major of Sant Joan de Vilassar de Mar
This Festa Major of Sant Joan in Vilassar de Mar takes place the closest weekend to the 23rd and 24th of June. They have the most up-to-date information on their town’s website.
Festa Major de Premià de Dalt
Premià de Dalt’s Festa Major takes place towards the end of June. For their most recent information refer to the town’s website.
Festa Major of Sant Pere de El Masnou
The Festa Major of Sant Pere de El Masnou takes place around June 29th, they have the most recent information on the town’s website.
Festa Major of Sant Pere i Sant Pau a Canet de Mar
This Festa Major takes place at the end of June and has the most recent information on their website.
July 2023 Poster for Festa Major of the Minerva of Sant Andreu de Llavaneres
July
Festa Major Sant Zenon de Arenys de Mar
The Festa Major for d’Arenys de Mar takes place in early July. The town’s website has the most recent information.
Festa Major of Premià de Mar
The Festa Major of Premià de Mar takes place the weekend closest to July 10th and lasts five days. Their website has the most up-to-date information.
Festa Major of the Minerva of Sant Andreu de Llavaneres
This Festa Major takes place in early and mid-July, the most up-to-date information is on their website.
Festa Major of Sant Jaume de Sant Pol de Mar
This Festa Major is celebrated on the weekend closest to the 25th July. The most recent information on the Festa Major is on the town’s website.
Les Santes de Mataró
This Festa Major takes place mid to later July. Their website has the most up-to-date information.
Festa Major of Sant Feliu de Alella
This Festa Major takes place in late July and the town’s website has the most recent information.
Festa Major of Sant Feliu (Emplaça’t) of Cabrera de Mar
The Festa Major takes place in late July and the town’s website has the most recent information.
Festa Major of Sant Nin and Sant Non de Orrius
This Festa Major takes place on the last weekend of July. Their website has the most up-to-date information.
August 2023 Poster for Festa Major d’estiu of Sant Vicenç de Montalt
August
Festa Major of Sant Iscle de Vallalta
The Festa Major in Vallalta is celebrated over the weekend closest to August 1st. Their website has the most recent information.
Festa Major d’estiu of Sant Vicenç de Montalt
The summer Festa Major of Sant Vicenç de Montalt takes place around August 15th. Their website has the most recent information.
Festa Major of Canyamars de Dosrius
This Festa Major takes place during the first week of August, from Thursday to Sunday. Their website has the most up-to-date information
Festa Major of Sant Domingo d’Argentona
The Festa Major of Sant Domingo d’Argentona takes place around the 4th August. The town’s website has the most recent information.
Festa Major of Can Massuet de Dosrius
This Festa Major takes place during the second week of August, from Thursday to Sunday. The town’s website has the most recent information.
Festa Major of Santa Susanna
This Festa Major takes place in early August. Their website has the most recent information.
Festa Major of Sant Roc de Malgrat de Mar
This Festa Major is celebrated around the 16th August. Their website has the most recent information.
Festa Major of Sant Roc d’Arenys de Mar
This Festa Major is also celebrated around the 16th August. Their website has the most recent information.
Festa Major of Santa Helena de Cabrils
This Festa Major takes place around the 18th August. The town’s website has the most recent information.
Festa Major of Santa Elena de Cabrera de Mar
This Festa Major takes place in mid-August. Their website has the most recent information.
Festa Major of the Sants Genís of Vilassar de Dalt
This Festa Major takes place in late August. The town’s website has the most recent information.
Festa Major of Sant Genís de Palafolls
This Festa Major takes place in late August. The town’s website has the most recent information.
Festa Major of Tordera
The Festa Major in Tordera is celebrated in late August. Their website has the most recent information.
Festa Major of Sant Bartomeu de Pineda de Mar
The Festa Major of Sant Bartomeu de Pineda de Mar takes place at the end of August. Their town’s website has the most up-to-date information.
Festival d’Estiu de Dosrius
This summer Festa Major is celebrated the weekend closest to the 1st September. Their town’s website has the most up-to-date information.
September
Festa Major of Caldes d’Estrac
The Festa Major in Caldes d’Estrac is celebrated around the 8th September. Their town’s website has the most up-to-date information.
Festa Major petita de Canet de Mar
This small Festa major takes place in early September. The town’s official website has the most recent information.
Sant Cebrià of Tiana Major Festival
This Festa Major is celebrated around the 16th September. Their website has the most recent information.
Festa Major Petita de Sant Cebrià de Vallalt
This small Festa Major takes place in mid to late September. Their website has the most up-to-date information
Festa Major de la Minerva de Calella
This Festa Major takes place in mid to late September. The town’s official website has the most recent information.
Festa Major of Sant Cebrià de Vallalta
This Festa Major is celebrated during the last week of September. Their website has the most recent information.
Onlookers watch a firework show
November
Festa Major of Teià
The Festa Major of Teià celebrated around the 11th November. The town’s website has the most up-to-date information.
Festa Major of Sant Martí de Arenys de Munt
This Festa Major is also celebrated around the 11th November. They have up-to-date information on their website.
Festa Major of Sant Andreu de Orrius
This Festa Major takes place in late November. They have up-to-date information on their website.
Festa Major d’hivern de Dosrius
This winter festival is celebrated in late November. The website has the most recent information.
Winter Festival of Sant Andreu de Llavaneres
This winter Festa Major takes place in late November. The website has the most recent information.
December
Festa Major of Sant Nicolau de Malgrat de Mar
This Festa Major takes place in early December. The up-to-date information is on their website.
Festa Major of Santa Llúcia de Caldes d’Estrac
This Festa Major takes place in mid-December. Their website has the most recent information.
Enjoy your Festa Majors in Maresme!
