Santa Coloma de Farners Celebrates Caramelles with Extensive Holy Week Program

The traditional Caramelles will fill the streets of Santa Coloma de Farners with music and activities from Good Friday until the Tuesday after Easter.

Generic image of a popular celebration with confetti and people in a street of a Catalan town.
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Generic image of a popular celebration with confetti and people in a street of a Catalan town.

The town of Santa Coloma de Farners is set to intensely celebrate the tradition of Caramelles during Holy Week in 2026, with a program of activities extending from Good Friday until Tuesday, April 7th.

The Cantaires de Farners will be the main protagonists of this celebration, which kicks off on Friday, April 3rd, with a special concert at the Auditori Municipal. On this occasion, La Flama de Farners will present the show Terra de Monestirs, with tickets available in advance or at the box office.
On the night of Saturday, April 4th, Plaça Farners will host the traditional Caramelles singing at eleven o'clock, featuring live musical accompaniment and a varied repertoire. Afterwards, attendees can enjoy 'bunyols' (doughnuts) and sweet wine.
Sunday, April 5th, will be one of the busiest days, with several singing performances starting at the Residència Geriàtrica Sant Salvador d'Horta. Subsequently, a parade with the 'cobla' La Flama de Farners will tour the streets to Plaça Farners, where there will also be performances and a sardana dance. At one in the afternoon, the Auditori Municipal will host the Grand Concert of the Cantaires de Farners, with free admission upon prior reservation.
The program will continue on Monday with more singing performances at the Mas Moner residence and on Lluís Mon street. The festivities will conclude on Tuesday, April 7th, with the Festa del Cor de Farners at the hermitage, including activities throughout the day.