Ferias de San Narciso en Gerona

Introduction and local significance

The Ferias de San Narciso in Gerona are a key event in the calendar for the people of Gerona, featuring rituals that are repeated year after year and traditions that are part of the collective memory. This edition is officially celebrated from 23 October to 1 November 2026. This year, the festival incorporates various new features, including changes to circus locations, technological shows, children's activities, and family support services.

Historical origins and tradition

The festival retains elements deeply rooted in the collective memory of the city and recovers the history of the people who have transformed the neighbourhoods through the municipal book coordinated by Saida Palou. The festive imagery and parades include the participation of revived figures such as the giants of Xavier Cugat and his muse, who will appear on 23 October following a planting in the plaza del Vi thanks to the colla gegantera Caixa de Trons.

Programme and main events

The official programme includes highlighted events such as the inaugural speech on 23 October at 17:00 in the plaza del Vi and the aerial show of 300 drones organised that same night at La Copa. Among the morning proposals is the children's Bicicrucis on 24 October, starting at 10:30 from the plaza Josep Pla and arriving at La Copa. The celebrations also include the Rice Competition on 31 October and the Meeting of Giants on 1 November in the park Migdia. It is advisable to consult the official programme in advance due to possible changes in schedules.

Traditional festival food

The celebrations include culinary and beverage proposals adapted to the current festive programme. Among the new features is the presentation of Siset 0,0, a new non-alcoholic cocktail designed as an alternative to promote healthy consumption. Additionally, the programme hosts popular gastronomic events such as the Rice Competition scheduled for 31 October at La Copa.

Visitor guide and where to stay

To enjoy the Ferias de San Narciso in Gerona during the busiest days, it is preferable to use public transport or park outside the urban centre. It is advisable to book accommodation in advance, either in the municipality itself or in nearby towns, to facilitate attendance at the evening events. The Town Hall provides family support services with a play area for children aged 3 to 12 years at La Copa and the Parque del Migdia, where a daytime purple point and a red point for menstrual health advice are also set up. The circus tents are located this year in the land and parking area next to the Palau 2 pavilion and the indoor swimming pool.