The town of L'Ampolla is already buzzing with festive anticipation for its highly awaited Major Festivals in honor of Sant Joan Baptista. This year, the official celebrations will take place from June 19 to June 25, but the excitement will build days earlier with a series of events, including the 'Que Nos Quiten Lo Bailao' party, the official program presentation, and the traditional Pregó i Ball de Pubilles (Proclamation and Dance of the Pubilles).

The initial events are set for Thursday, June 4, at 8 PM in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall. Here, the official program for the 2026 Sant Joan Major Festivals will be unveiled, promising a blend of traditional elements, music, culture, and activities designed for everyone.

A highlight among the pre-festival events will be on Saturday, June 13, with the traditional Pregó de Festa Major. This year, the honor of officially opening the festivities falls to Samuel Bru Rullo, a biomedical researcher and professor at the Universitat Internacional de Barcelona, who was born in L'Ampolla and maintains strong ties to the municipality. That same evening will also feature the Ball de Pubilles and the proclamation of the Festival Queens, Senior Heirs, Pubilles, Junior Pubilletes, and Children Heirs, a deeply emotional and anticipated ceremony.

From June 19 onwards, the streets of L'Ampolla will come alive with traditional activities such as the Sant Joan vigil, the lighting of the bonfire, mascletada (firecracker show), correfocs (fire runs), street parades, dances, concerts, bullfighting events, children's activities, sports competitions, and cultural and leisure offerings. Also noteworthy are the popular communal lunch and the Day for the Elderly, special occasions dedicated to honoring residents who have shaped the town's recent history.

The local council describes these days as times of reunion, with streets full of life and shared memories for generations of L'Ampolla's residents.