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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
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Religious festival · Montserrat
Festivity of the Virgin of Montserrat
27 April 2026
2026
27 April 2026
2027
27 April 2027
Where
Montserrat
What it is
Festivity of the Virgin of Montserrat explained
Catalonia's national shrine celebrates La Moreneta with solemn mass, the Escolania boys' choir and sardanas on the esplanade.
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 Montserrat tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Festivity of the Virgin of Montserrat, explained
What is Festivity of the Virgin of Montserrat?
Catalonia's national shrine celebrates La Moreneta with solemn mass, the Escolania boys' choir and sardanas on the esplanade. It's a religious event held in Montserrat.
When is Festivity of the Virgin of Montserrat in 2026?
Festivity of the Virgin of Montserrat runs 27 April 2026 in Montserrat. 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 Festivity of the Virgin of Montserrat in 2027?
The provisional 2027 dates are 27 April 2027, in Montserrat.
Is Festivity of the Virgin of Montserrat free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Festivity of the Virgin of Montserrat 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 Festivity of the Virgin of Montserrat?
Book a room in Montserrat 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 Montserrat also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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