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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Culture festival · Cadaqués
Festa Major de Santa Esperança
18 December 2026
2026
18 December 2026
2027
18 December 2027
Where
Cadaqués
What it is
Festa Major de Santa Esperança explained
A winter festival in the whitewashed fishing village Dalí loved, with havaneres singing and cremat rum in the church square.
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 Cadaqués 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
Festa Major de Santa Esperança: the questions travellers actually ask
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Festa Major de Santa Esperança, explained
What is Festa Major de Santa Esperança?
A winter festival in the whitewashed fishing village Dalí loved, with havaneres singing and cremat rum in the church square. It's a culture event held in Cadaqués.
When is Festa Major de Santa Esperança in 2026?
Festa Major de Santa Esperança runs 18 December 2026 in Cadaqués. 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.
When is Festa Major de Santa Esperança in 2027?
The provisional 2027 dates are 18 December 2027, in Cadaqués.
Is Festa Major de Santa Esperança free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Festa Major de Santa Esperança 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 Festa Major de Santa Esperança?
Book a room in Cadaqués 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 Cadaqués also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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