The giants dance to the sound of El Bufí, the Carnival hymn. They are the stars of the festival, along with the donkey and King Carnestoltes, etc.
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Archives for Solsona
Festival of Saint Anthony
Traditional festival of the “Tres Tombs” (three circuits) and horse races.
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“Fira del Tió” (Christmas Log Fair) of El Solsonès
Throughout the day, in the Plaça Mayor (main square), visitors will find artisanal and food products. There will be activities for families related to “el tió” (the Christmas log), with an exhibition of “tiós” and traditional nativity scenes, carol singing, tastings, etc.
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“Jornades Europees de Patrimoni” (European Heritage Days)
The European Heritage Days will be held at different locations in El Solsonès on a weekend which will include various activities and open days.
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Festa Major (Main Festival) of Solsona
Festival in honour of Our Lady of the Cloister (patron saint of the town). The main days are 8th and 9th September, when characters including the giants, dwarves, hobby-horses, eagle and dragon will take to the streets to show off their finery.
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Gathering of Accordionists
Gathering of accordionists from around the world with diatonic accordions. This event forms part of the acts previous to the Festa Major (Main Festival) of Solsona.
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Music Festival of the International Academy of Music of Solsona
Concerts of chamber music held in some of the most emblematic churches in the comarca (local district) and places in the historic centre of Solsona.
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Cycle of Summer Concerts
Every summer, the town of Solsona fills with music, providing a wide cultural offer within which music is the main protagonist. One of these events is the Cycle of Summer Concerts, which takes place on every Friday in July.
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Guided visit to “Monumental Solsona” – Solsona
Experience history with a route that visits the most important points in the medieval old town: the main streets and the Major, Sant Joan and Sant Isidre squares, with their fountains and gentry houses, the cathedral and its cloister, and also the “Quarto dels Gegants” of the “Festa Major” (Main Festival).
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Giant Leaps Race
A trail-running event which passes through various municipalities in the comarca (local district) of El Solsonès. A route which is renowned for its rich scenery, history and culture.
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