The Autumn Festival in Sant Feliu de Llobregat returns to fill the streets with a program featuring over 100 events designed for all audiences and present in every neighborhood. In addition to the traditional Seguici, Ball d'Entremesos, and Correfoc, this year introduces new activities such as concerts with an orchestra and a strong focus on local artists. There will also be performances by groups like Ginestà, Els Catarres, the Los 40 Urban party, and tribute concerts.
Due to construction work in Plaça de la Vila, the festival introduces new venues, such as Plaça de Lluís Companys, from where the traditional lighting ceremony will take place, and new routes for events like the adult Correfoc and the popular culture groups' parade.
The city is committed to inclusive and accessible spaces, incorporating new points for people with reduced mobility and noise-free route sections for main events. Giant screens will also ensure that the entire population can enjoy the celebration comfortably and safely.
The official kickoff will be on Thursday, October 8th, with the presentation of the Mocador d'Honor to Ángel Merino Benito by the mayor, Lourdes Borrell, at 7 PM in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. The traditional chupinazo will be launched from the old City Hall balcony, initiating the first Seguici from Palau Falguera at 8 PM, followed by the Ball d'Entremesos at 9 PM in Plaça del Vuit de març. The opening speech with a popular dinner will take place on Joan Maragall street at 9 PM.
Friday, October 9th, begins with a popular chocolate event on Joan Maragall street. The day includes children's and family activities such as games at Plaça de la Salut and shows on Joan Maragall street and in Violeta Gómez park. The IV Fair of Solidarity and Interculturality will be held at the Senior Citizen's parking area from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Friday afternoon will be filled with music at Plaça de Josep Maria Palet with performances by Cler, Blaklist, and Fudgel, preceding the night's tabalada at Plaça del Vuit de març. The evening features concerts at the athletics track with Vania (10 PM), Els Catarres (11:30 PM), and DJ Bad Brunny. There will also be a tribute concert to El Último de la Fila and the night party by the Diables de la Salut.
Saturday, October 10th, starts with early morning grallers and a hearty breakfast on Joan Maragall street. The festival extends to Plaça de la Solidaritat with family and inclusive games. Highlights include the welcome for the Gegants de Maó and a special parade for the 30th anniversary of the Bastoners de Sant Feliu.
Saturday afternoon features the correfoc tabalada at 7 PM, culminating in the bell tower lighting and the adult correfoc at 8 PM, visible from Plaça de Lluís Companys and with a giant screen in the Jardins del Palau Falguera. As an alternative, the Orquestra Girasol will offer a concert and dance at the Senior Citizen's parking area. The night continues with the Los 40 On Tour party at the athletics stadium and a tribute concert to Extremoduro at Plaça del Vuit de març.
Sunday, October 11th, kicks off with the parade by the Trabucaires de Sant Llorenç and the XL Gathering of Giants and Capgrossos in the Jardins del Palau Falguera. The Castellers de Sant Feliu will hold their traditional performance at Plaça del Vuit de març. The afternoon is dedicated to children with the children's correfoc, ending at Plaça de Catalunya.
Sunday night offers concerts at the Senior Citizen's parking area with the Millenium Grup and at the athletics track with La Estrella de David, Ginestà, and Bons Nois. Entry to all concerts is free until capacity is reached.
On Monday, October 12th, the festival concludes with the Cercavila de Colles through the city streets and puppet shows at Parc del Llobregat and Plaça de la Solidaritat. The afternoon includes sardanas with the Cobla de Sant Jordi, a tribute concert to Alejandro Sanz, and Havaneres with La Bella Lola. The festival ends with the traditional ringing of bells at Plaça de Lluís Companys.
Pre-festival activities include the II Cronoescalada on Saturday, October 3rd, and the general rehearsal of the Ball d'Entremesos and the Nit del Foc by the Diables de la Salut on Sunday, October 4th.
