The 21st edition of the International Clown Festival of Cornellà - Charlie Rivel Memorial will take place from October 18 to 25, utilizing streets, squares, theaters, schools, markets, residences, and libraries in Cornellà de Llobregat. The program includes 70 performances from 44 shows by 52 companies (32 Catalan, 14 from the rest of Spain, and 9 international), featuring a total of 106 artists.
The Pla Solina family (Quimet Pla, Núria Solina, Oriol Pla Solina, and Diana Pla Solina) will receive the Nas d'Or 2026 award during the opening gala, scheduled for October 22 in the main tent at Plaça Catalunya. This award is selected by the Cornellà de Llobregat City Council along with Alapista!, the festival's artistic direction.
The festival will kick off on Sunday, October 18, with a free street party featuring workshops, games, and family shows. The free program will continue on Friday, October 23, with a parade through the streets and weekend performances by companies such as Cía. Albert Vinyes (premiering 'Alter'), Txema Muñoz, and the French group Les Bleus de Travail. Approximately half of the shows will be held in public spaces.
The Alapista! Galas will be held from October 22 to 25 in the main tent at Plaça Catalunya. On October 23, a charity gala will take place to benefit the Red Cross of Cornellà de Llobregat.
The Auditori de Cornellà, Sala Ramon Romagosa, and Sala Padró will host performances for all audiences. Among the scheduled artists are Gardi Hutter (premiering 'GardiZero' in Spain), Fred Blin, and Loco Brusca.
Tickets for the theater shows and the galas at the tent in Plaça Catalunya are now on sale.
