The Sant Narcís Fairs come to Girona from 24 October to 2 November! As every year, the city will be filled with colour and joy with parades, giants, human castles, concerts and activities for all the family, with a programme packed with events, music and fun. Discover the most important events on the programme!
It is said that Sant Narcís was born in the city of Girona (which then had the name “Gerunda”). Having become a preacher, he and his deacon Felix visited the region of the Alps and Germany, and he settled in Augsburg (Germany), a city of which he is also patron saint. In the 4th century, when he returned to Girona, Sant Narcís was martyred with his deacon and many other faithful in the same place where the church of Sant Feliu was later built.
He is known for “the miracle of the flies”. According to the legend of Sant Narcís, in 1285, the French troops of King Felipe III that besieged Girona managed to enter the city. In Sant Feliu, they desecrated the tomb of Sant Narcís and thousands of flies came out of the inside to attack the French soldiers. The fly bites killed 4,000 horses and 20,000 soldiers and drove out the remaining soldiers, saving the city from foreign rule.
Thanks to this, Sant Narcís is represented surrounded by flies and this animal became an icon to represent the city of Girona. This episode left the sayings “Per Sant Narcís, cada mosca val per sis” (for Sant Narcís, each fly is worth six flies) and “Les mosques, per Sant Narcís, a cada picada en maten sis” (for Sant Narcís, each fly bite kills six people).
The events of the Sant Narcís Fairs will begin on 24 October at 17:45h with parades in different parts of the city where the giants and big-heads of Girona will parade, followed by the well-known dance of the giants and at 20:00h the proclamation of the festivities in the Plaça del Vi.
On Sunday 26 October at 11:30h there will be a castellera day in the Plaça del Vi with Els Marrecs del Salt, Els Minyons de Terrassa and Els Capgrossos de Mataró. And on Saturday 1 November, Els Marrecs de Salt, the oldest castellera group in the province of Girona, will once again climb a pillar of four up the steps of the Cathedral.
You can also enjoy sardanas on Sunday, 26 October at 11:30h in Plaça de l'U d'Octubre; on Wednesday, 29 October at 20:00h in Plaça Miquel de Palol; on Saturday, 1 November at 17:00h in Plaça de Francesc Calvet i Rubalcaba; and on Sunday, 2 November at 11:30h on Passeig Francina Boris.
During these days, there will be all kinds of games, activities, shows and concerts for children and families. In addition to all this, exhibitions and markets will also be held in different parts of the city.
As is tradition, the Sant Narcís Fairs will end on Sunday 5 November with a spectacular fireworks display by Pirotecnia Valenciana in the Ribes del Ter park, which can be seen from different parts of the town.
As usual, the Devesa Park will feature a wide variety of fairground stalls and attractions, including one of the tallest Ferris wheels in Europe. On Monday, 27 October, starting at 17:00h, silent fairs will take place, with attractions adapted acoustically and visually for children with sensory disorders.
The concerts of the Sant Narcís festival in Girona will take place from 24 October to 2 November on the esplanade of La Copa and parc del Migdia.
The esplanade of the Copa will feature an 8-day music programme with performances by established groups from the national and international scene, as well as up-and-coming acts.
The first week of concerts at the Cup begins on Friday, 24 October at 22:30h with the female voices of Belen Natali, Lia Kali and Sara Socas. On Saturday, 25 October, the day will begin at 13:00h with Black Sheep Trio and continue at 22:00h. with Fetus and La Ludwig Band. On Sunday 26th at 19:00h, it will be the turn of Triquell, Ginestà and Svetlana.
The second week will begin on Tuesday 28th October at 22:30h with performances by Jazzwoman, Boom Boom Fighters and Adala. On Wednesday 29th at 13:00h, Vermut Rock: Els cosins de la Cabra, while on Thursday 30th at 22:30h it will be the turn of Xavi Calvet, Without and Auxili.
On Friday 1 November at 13:00h, Soroll Imminent will perform, and in the evening, starting at 22:30h, Groggy Rude, Bozze & Glory and Baboon Show will take to the stage. On Saturday at the same time, some of the most eagerly awaited concerts of the moment are also expected, with Flashy Ice Cream, Doctor Prats and La Fúmiga. And finally, on Sunday 2 November at 17:30h, before the fireworks display, the band Di-Versiones will close the concerts of the musical programme.
In addition to the esplanade, Parc del Migdia will host parallel events. On Saturday 25 October at 12:00h there will be an electronic music session with EUMES students, followed at 17:45h by an electronic music night featuring Fernando Lagreca, Dolça Van Leeuwen B2B Telästika, Jordi Stone & Rebeka Brown, Raxon and Cristian Varela. On Sunday 26th at 18:00h, the first freestyle competition in Catalan in history will be held.
On Tuesday 28th October at 19:30h, Minibús Intergalàctic and Remei de Ca la Fresca will perform; on Wednesday 29th at 17:00h, it will be the turn of L'Anxovada amb Les Anxovetes; on Friday 31st at 19:30h, Lluís Figueres & The Demons and Xarim Aresté; and on Saturday 1st November at 19:30h, Koko Jean & The Tonics and Mambo Jambo Arkestra will close this intense alternative programme.
A total of 19 entities will have a bar on the esplanade of the Copa to sell snacks and drinks. They will be open for 10 days.
On the first two days, Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October, the bars will be able to operate until 5am. However, on Sunday 26 October they must close at 3:00h.
On Tuesday 28 October, the vigil of Sant Narcís, they will be open again until 5:00h. On Wednesday 29th October they will close at 12 midnight and on Thursday 30th October they will close at 3:00h.
During the second weekend, from Thursday 30 October to Saturday 1 November, the bars will be open until 5am. Finally, on Sunday 2 November they will close at 12 midnight.
The parc del Migdia has established itself as a fixed venue for the fairs and will also have a bar to serve food and drink during the concerts.
All the bars will be managed by a non-profit civic, cultural or sporting entity, association or organisation from the city of Girona.
For more information on the events that will take place over the coming weeks in the city of Girona, see the full programme of the Sant Narcís Fairs 2025 here.
If you are looking for accommodation near the city of Girona during the Sant Narcís fairs, the town of Lloret de Mar, just 40 kilometres from the capital of Girona, is a good option. Rosamar Hotels has different hotels in this town on the Costa Brava to stay with your family, as a couple or with friends.
Hotel Rosamar Maritim, a four-star hotel, will be open until 12 October, offering comfort and views of the Mediterranean. Hotel Rosamar Maxim Adults Only +21, also a four-star hotel, will remain open until 26 October, ideal for an adults-only holiday. Hotel Rosamar & Spa, a four-star superior hotel, and Hotel Rosamar Garden Resort, a four-star hotel, will close on 1 November, guaranteeing relaxation, gastronomy and fun for all tastes. And Hotel Rosamar Es Blau Adults Only +21, a four-star superior hotel, will be open until 3 November, offering exclusivity and tranquillity by the sea.
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