Olivella Celebrates Autumn Festivities with 15 Activities from October 16-24

The XXVI edition features the Artists and Artisans Fair, the Gathering of Pastorets and Bastoners, and the Night of Fire.

Olivella square during autumn festivities with traditional architecture and warm light.
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Olivella square during autumn festivities with traditional architecture and warm light.

Olivella is preparing to celebrate its traditional Autumn Festivities between October 16 and 24, with a program that includes fifteen activities for all audiences.

The XXVI edition of the festivities will commence on Friday, October 16, with the inauguration of an exhibition commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Dimonis d’Olivella (Olivella Devils), followed by a 'pernilada' (ham tasting) and the traditional gralla pipe dance.
Saturday, October 17, will be marked by the Fira d’artistes i artesanes (Artists and Artisans Fair), organized jointly with the Municipalities of Olivella and Cubelles and the Garraf Regional Council. The day will include workshops, children's entertainment, the Trobada de Ball de Pastorets i Ball de Bastons (Gathering of Shepherds' Dance and Stick Dance), and a concert by Karaokes Band.
On Sunday, October 18, popular culture will fill the streets with parades featuring the Drac (dragon), the Dimonis (devils), the gegants (giants), La Kanalla Timbalera, the Balls de Pastorets, and the Ball de Bastons d’Olivella. Mass in the church, a popular vermouth, and a concert by the acoustic duo Olivia Iglesias will conclude the first weekend.
The program will resume on Saturday, October 24, with the eleventh edition of the Nit de Foc (Night of Fire), organized by the Dimonis d’Olivella. It will include a timbale parade, the 'auto sacramental' (religious play) of the Ball de Dimonis, a 'correfoc' (fire run), a 'carretillada' (fireworks display), and a concert-dance with a DJ.
Through this program, Olivella reaffirms its commitment to popular culture and local traditions, promoting activities designed for community enjoyment.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament d'Olivella (05/10/2026)