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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Music festival · Palafrugell
Cantada d'Havaneres de Calella
First Saturday of July 2026
2026
First Saturday of July 2026
2027
Dates confirmed later — moveable feast
Where
Palafrugell
What it is
Cantada d'Havaneres de Calella explained
Thousands gather on the Port Bo beach at dusk to hear sea shanties brought back from Cuba, drinking flaming rum cremat.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Palafrugell tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Asked by first-time visitors
Cantada d'Havaneres de Calella: the questions travellers actually ask
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Cantada d'Havaneres de Calella, explained
What is Cantada d'Havaneres de Calella?
Thousands gather on the Port Bo beach at dusk to hear sea shanties brought back from Cuba, drinking flaming rum cremat. It's a music event held in Palafrugell.
When is Cantada d'Havaneres de Calella in 2026?
Cantada d'Havaneres de Calella runs First Saturday of July 2026 in Palafrugell. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
Is Cantada d'Havaneres de Calella free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Cantada d'Havaneres de Calella is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Cantada d'Havaneres de Calella?
Book a room in Palafrugell itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Palafrugell also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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- I have half a day in Cantada d'Havaneres de Calella. What is the most representative thing to do?
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