Sallent's Enramades festival begins 4 June 2026 and runs through early July. Entry is free. No advance booking is required. The decorated streets are accessible during normal hours throughout the celebration period.
Sallent, a town of roughly 5,000 residents in Bages comarca, transforms its streets with floral and botanical decorations designed and installed by residents. The word 'enramada' refers to a leafy bower or branch-covered structure. Volunteers organise into groups weeks before the opening to plan decorative themes for different streets and public spaces. Local businesses, schools, and neighbourhood associations contribute materials and labour. For Sallent residents, Enramades serves as a marker of local identity in a region where many smaller towns face demographic pressure and economic change. The festival reinforces intergenerational bonds: grandparents who helped decorate streets decades ago work alongside children and teenagers, embedding the tradition in community memory.
What to see and when
Visit between 4 June and early July to see arches of branches, flower arrangements, and greenery framing doorways, plazas, and main thoroughfares. Volunteers refresh decorations throughout the period to withstand warm weather and occasional rain, ensuring the streets remain vibrant. The festival draws residents, families from neighbouring towns in Bages (such as Manresa, Cardona, and Solsona), and visitors interested in Catalan cultural traditions. The event is family-friendly, with no ticketed events; the experience is simply walking through the decorated town and observing the community at work and celebration.
How to get there
Sallent is located about 50 kilometres north of Barcelona and roughly 20 kilometres from Manresa, the regional capital of Bages. Reach the town by car or regional bus services: Rodalies and local comarca buses serve the area from Manresa. Parking can be limited on weekends, so arriving early or using regional transport is advisable. Summer weather in Bages is warm and dry, so bring sun protection if visiting during midday hours.
What to do next
Local businesses, bars, restaurants, and shops benefit from increased foot traffic during the festival weeks and some organise special menus or activities. For updates on the 2026 festival programme and volunteer opportunities, contact the Ajuntament de Sallent directly or check local Bages tourism resources. The 2026 Enramades represents a continuation of Sallent's decades-long commitment to grassroots cultural celebration rooted in community participation rather than commercial sponsorship.
