Tarragona celebrates Sant Magí 2026 with a program of traditional events and novelties

The Sant Magí Festival will feature concerts, popular culture, family activities, and iconic events like the arrival of water from La Brufaganya.

Festive atmosphere in the streets of Tarragona during the Sant Magí celebration, with people and decorations.
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Festive atmosphere in the streets of Tarragona during the Sant Magí celebration, with people and decorations.

The city of Tarragona is preparing to celebrate the Sant Magí 2026 Festival, which will take place until Wednesday, August 19, with a diverse program combining music, popular culture, and traditional events.

The celebration will kick off on Friday, August 14, with the presentation of the Sant Magí drink and concerts at Plaça dels Sedassos and Teatre Auditori Camp de Mart. The day of August 15 will include a fishing competition, activities at Arrabassada beach, the Street Food at Passeig de les Palmeres, musical bingo, and sardanas, among other events.
Sunday, August 16, will be marked by a meeting to exchange cava plates, more activities at the Sant Magí Street Food, theatrical performances like 'Tarraquanins: Brufaganya', and the mass of the Water Bearers at the Sant Magí de la Brufaganya sanctuary.
During Monday, August 17, the Passeig de les Palmeres will continue to host the Sant Magí Street Food with music and children's shows, while the Teatre Tarragona will offer new performances of 'Tarraquanins'. Tuesday, August 18, will be notable for the arrival of the patron saint's water in the city, with a route culminating in a blessing at Plaça de la Font and the traditional Cart and Cavalry Parade.
The main day, Wednesday, August 19, will begin in the early morning with the traditional 'Matinades de Sant Magí'. The day will include maritime activities on the promenade, the solemn mass, and the 'diada castellera' (human tower gathering) with various teams. The festival will conclude with the Procession of Sant Magí and a sardana dance.