Céret Sardana Festival

The Céret Sardana Festival: Catalan dance in the spotlight

Since 1959, the Céret Sardana Festival has celebrated the sardana, a symbol of unity, freedom, and Catalan identity. For three days in July, the historic squares of the capital of Vallespir are transformed into immense open-air dance floors, to the sound of traditional coblas.

An event rooted in Catalan tradition

The sardana is much more than just a dance: it is a powerful symbol of Catalan identity, a round dance open to all, regardless of age or skill level. The festival perpetuates this tradition by offering cobla concerts in the main squares of the town, giant sardanas open to everyone, day and night, as well as introductory workshops for all ages.

The competition in the bullring

The highlight of the festival is the competition day held in the Céret bullring. Colles from all over Catalan territory compete in a spirit of conviviality and respect for traditions. The day concludes with the "Germanor", a grand sardana of fraternity where up to 500 dancers gather in one single circle, offering a spectacle of rare beauty and intense emotion.

Catalan Cup

For several editions, the festival has also hosted the Catalan Sardana Cup, reinforcing its status as a major event for lovers and enthusiasts of this traditional dance. The festival is a moment of intergenerational sharing, true to the spirit of the sardana: a dance for everyone, open and fraternal.