Festa Major del Poble Sec 2025
By Charlotte Stace
The Festa Major del Poble‑Sec, is celebrated over ten days in mid‑July. It’s hosted across neighbourhood landmarks such as Plaça del Sortidor, Plaça de les Tres Xemeneies, the Molino theatre, Carrer de Blai, and the recently opened Hortes de Sant Bertran gardens.
From its origins in the 1990s, the festival has grown into a vibrant celebration of local community and culture. Highlights include the gatherings of gegants (the festival giants), castelleres (human towers), and correfocs (fire runs). Another big part of the celebration is Sec a Sac, a feminist‐led music festival featuring emerging bands and DJs at Jardins de les Tres Xemeneies.
Community also takes centre stage with public shared meals, including a paella, “sopar de brases” and “dinar comunitari”, alongside workshops, traditional dances like Espardenyu FolkFest, guided tours, sports and family events.