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# Festa Major dels Indians 2026 to run from Sept 19–27
- URL: https://barna.news/festa-major-dels-indians-2026-to-run/
- Published: 2026-09-07T18:10:03.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-07T18:52:10.000Z
- Description: The annual Sant Andreu district festival returns with parades, music, and community events from 19 to 27 September.
- Author: Barbara Town
- Tags: whats-on

## Festivities to feature giants parade and fire run

The Festa Major dels Indians 2026 will take place from Saturday 19 to Sunday 27 September in the Congrés-Indians neighbourhood of Sant Andreu district. The festival coincides with Barcelona’s wider [La Mercè](https://barna.news/whats-on-la-merce/) celebrations and will include traditional Catalan events such as a giants parade, correfoc (fire run), and community vermouths. Organisers from the Congrés i els Indians neighbourhood association are finalising the full programme. A preliminary schedule has been published by betevé, Barcelona’s municipal media service.

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## Full weekend of events confirmed

A partial programme has been released, with confirmed events including:

- Saturday 20 September: morning football and 3x3 basketball tournaments at Institut Alzina and Casal de Barri Congrés
- 12:00: Opening speech (pregó) by the Congrés i els Indians neighbourhood association on Carrer de Jordi de Sant Jordi
- 20:30: Correfoc fire run at Plaça del Rom Cremat
- 22:30: Night of dancing and live music on Carrer de Jordi de Sant Jordi

Sunday 21 September will begin with the planting of giants (plantada de gegants) at 10:30 and a giants’ parade (cercavila) at 11:00, both at Plaça del Rom Cremat. Later in the day, the Falcons de Barcelona will perform at Plaça del Mercat de Felip II at 12:30, followed by a symphonic concert by the Banda Simfònica de Roquetes at 18:00\. A confetti battle (guerra de confeti) is scheduled for 19:30 at Plaça del Rom Cremat. Further events, including community dinners and additional concerts, are expected to be announced in the coming days.

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## How to stay updated

Residents and visitors can check the full and updated programme on the official betevé website at [beteve.cat](https://beteve.cat/agenda/festa-major-indians-programa/?ref=barna.news). The festival is organised by the Associació de Festejos Antic Barri dels Indians, supported by Barcelona City Council.

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*Primary sources:* [*agenda500.barcelona.cat*](https://agenda500.barcelona.cat/es/detall/dates-de-festa-major%5F99400043289.html?ref=barna.news)*. Reported by beteve.cat, sagradafamilia.org, xeu.cat, betevé.*

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