Tradition and collaboration between local organisations and neighbours. This is the main characteristic of the town’s cultural agenda which offers a programme of regular activities throughout the year, including music, theatre, and dance. In addition to these are quality cultural infrastructures such as libraries, schools, art galleries, and theatres.
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Art Design Artec Carme Romaní Beach Library Campus Baix Llobregat Library Cultural Centre Teatro Plaza |
Metropol Cinema Filmax Cinemas Evangelical Church Vernissage Art Gallery MARCS |
Festivals and traditions
Festivals rooted in the origins of the town, traditional neighbourhood festivals that have been carried on generation after generation. Some of the highlights in June include the festivals of Vista Alegre and Castell-Poble Vell, Canyars, and Les Botigues. In July the neighbourhood festival of Lluminetes and the Fiestas del Mar take place, and in September are the festivals of Montmar and Can Vinader.
The Summer Festival is held in the second week of August.
Other activities worth seeing include the Procession of the Three Wise Men in January, the Carnival in February, and the Sant Ponç Festival in May.
Music, theatre, and dance
La The Municipal school of Dance and the Plaza Theatre contribute to the town’s music and theatre agenda, and offer a regular programme the whole year round.
Particularly interesting is the Castelldefels Dance Festival which takes place during the first fortnight of July. The theatre provides the stage activity in Castelldefels, and also serves as a space for training and rehearsals.