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Food festival
Castanyada & Halloween en Alpicat
Alpicat, Lleida · Cataluña
2026 edition
31 October 2026
✔ Official dates confirmed
2026 programme
- 31 October, 17:00 · Face painting (Carrer Lleida, in front of La Unió)
- 31 October, 18:00 · Enchanted Houses Route (Various locations in the municipality)
- 31 October, 18:00 · Xocolatada courtesy of Plusfresc (Plaça 1 d'Octubre)
- 31 October, 18:30 · ‘Truc o festa?’, show by Sac Espectacles (Carrer Lleida, in front of La Unió)
- 31 October, 19:30 · Opening of the Passage of Terror (Edifici La Unió (access via the Plaça de l’1 d’Octubre de 2017))
Sources: Web oficial del Ayuntamiento de Alpicat (alpicat.cat) · Web oficial del Ayuntamiento de Alpicat (alpicat.cat)
Where it is and getting there
Edifici La Unió · Plaça de l’1 d’Octubre de 2017 / Carrer Lleida · Alpicat
Sources: www.alpicat.cat
Introduction and local significance
The Castanyada & Halloween in Alpicat combines the traditions of All Saints' Day with elements of horror and contemporary leisure. This celebration officially takes place on 31 October 2026 in the Lérida municipality of Alpicat. Attendees can enjoy various cultural and recreational proposals concentrated into a single festival day.
Historical origins and tradition
This section does not contain specific verified data in the dossier regarding the detailed historical evolution of this double festival in the town. The activities combine the traditional Catalan Castanyada (a festival traditionally celebrated with roasted chestnuts, sweet potatoes, and panellets) with the progressive adoption of Halloween night.
Programme and main events
As the official programme is already shown in the table above, you can consult all the detailed times and locations for the day there. Among the main events, highlights include the initial face painting, the route through the enchanted houses, and the show ‘Truc o festa?’ by Sac Espectacles. The programme also includes a popular xocolatada (a communal hot chocolate gathering) and the opening of the traditional passage of terror.
Traditional festival food
The most prominent gastronomic element appearing in the official events is the xocolatada. This tasting is courtesy of Plusfresc and is held in the Plaça 1 d'Octubre as part of the afternoon programme.
Visitor guide and where to stay
The main events are concentrated around the Edifici La Unió, located at the junction of the Plaça de l’1 d’Octubre de 2017 and Carrer Lleida. To access the Passatge del Terror (Passage of Terror), it is necessary to keep in mind that tickets went on sale online on Friday 9 October at 10:00 for a price of 4 euros, with no option to purchase in person. Access is via the Plaça de l’1 d’Octubre de 2017 in groups of ten people and in strict order of arrival. It is advisable to book accommodation in advance for these dates, and it is useful to stay overnight in the municipality itself or in nearby towns to follow the evening events.