All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, November 1 and 2, according to the religious calendar, tradition and modernity coexist with celebrations of all kinds throughout the territory. In Catalonia, in recent years, the Castañada, the traditional festival where chestnuts, panellets and sweet wine are eaten, coexists with scary passages and terrifying parties.
From the Anglo-Saxon world, especially from the United States and popularized through cinema, new iconographic elements have arrived: pumpkins, skeletons and witches are increasingly present on these dates. But the origin of Halloween is not in the United States but in Ireland, and it came to that country through Irish immigrants.
Beyond the traditional celebrations with family and friends, the Castañada has become, in recent years, a fun and festive day, in which many towns and cities celebrate festivals of all kinds. There are many towns where the festival still bears the name “Castañada” and, although sweet potatoes and chestnuts are not cooked around the fire, the Town Councils do organize parties with music and other activities. However, in many places Halloween is gaining more importance and themed parties are celebrated, with zombies and horror events. Now, it is also true that in many places Halloween and Castañada are reconciled and celebrated together.
From femturisme.cat we offer you several proposals to spend a busy autumn and immerse yourself in the culture of Halloween. It is increasingly common for towns and cities to organize these performances in which attendees take a tour decorated with terrifying motifs. Meanwhile, actors dressed as zombies, clowns, exorcist girls or spirits of diabolical nuns scare attendees at every corner. An experience that attracts more followers every day!
When is Castañada celebrated in Catalonia in 2026?
La Castañada 2026 in Catalonia is celebrated on Saturday, October 31, the day before All Saints' Day.
And you, do you already know how you will celebrate All Saints' Day this year?
Events
La Chestnut Tree in Pinell de Brai
31 October 2024Don't miss the Castañada in El Pinell de Brai! The party will feature a Mobile Disco hosted by DJ Clux, offering a night full of music and fun for everyone. The event will take place at La Pianola, a great opportunity to enjoy the Castañada…
Chestnut Festival in El Pla de Santa Maria
From 25 to 26 October 2025El Pla de Santa Maria area is gearing up for a magical and fun-filled weekend with the Castañada Festival, which will be held on the Paseo del Pla. The festival combines the tradition of the Castañada with the festive spirit of…
Castanyalloween in Creixell
From 29 October 2025 to 1 November 2025Creixell celebrates Castanyalloween Week with activities for all audiences! Creixell will experience a week full of traditions, stories, and fun with Castanyalloween Week, a program that combines the magic of the Castañada with the festive…
Castañada and Halloween at Els Hostalets de Pierola
29 October 2025 …The Els Hostalets de Pierola Town Council and local organizations have prepared various activities to celebrate the Castañada and Halloween. The Castañada is a traditional festival with centuries of history that takes place on…
Chestnut Festival in Avià
31 October 2025Come and experience this Castañada in Avià, with various activities for all audiences! The Colla Gegantera y Grallera de Avignon is organizing the traditional Popular Chestnut Dinner, which will take place in the Great Hall of…
All Saints' Day and Chestnut Festival in Guardiola de Berguedà
From 31 October 2025 to 1 November 2025The All Saints' Day Fair and the Chestnut Festival are coming to Guardiola de Berguedà! This year, the celebration comes with a very special double event: the 10th anniversary of La Castañada de Guardiola, which will fill the…
Chestnut tree in Sant Pere de Vilamajor
31 October 2025The Sant Pere de Vilamajor Chestnut Night will once again fill La Fàbrica with music, celebration, and a good atmosphere on the evening of October 31st. The event, organized by the City Council, has become a must-attend event for celebrating…
Chestnut Festival in Albesa
31 October 2025Albesa celebrates the Castañada with music and a good atmosphere! The Victorina Vila Badia Civic Center in Albesa will host a new edition of the Castañada Popular, an event steeped in tradition, camaraderie, and celebration. The…
Chestnut Barri Antic de Valls
31 October 2025Chestnut Festival in the Barri Antic de Valls: dinner, competition, and fun for everyone! The Old Quarter of Valls will celebrate its traditional Popular Chestnut Festival in the Cooperativa Dance Hall, starting at 8:30 p.m. This annual festival…
Castaween in Fondarella
31 October 2025Fondarella will celebrate its long-awaited Castaween Festival, a perfect combination of the Chestnut Festival tradition and the fun of Halloween. Starting at 7:00 p.m., in front of the chapel, the haunted house will open, and chestnuts will…
Chestnut Festival in Masllorenç
31 October 2025Masllorenç celebrates the Chestnut Festival in the Café Room at 9:00 p.m.! The event, organized by the Masllorenç Senior Citizens Association in collaboration with the City Council and the Café itself, aims to bring…
Chestnut Festival in Vallgorguina
1 November 2025Chestnut Festival at El Caliu in Vallgorguina: an afternoon of sharing tradition and good atmosphere! The El Caliu de Vilagrasseta Cultural Association will celebrate its traditional Castañada (Castacean Festival), a gathering designed…
Chestnut festival in Pardines
1 November 2025On November 1st, Pardines celebrates its traditional Castañada, a festive day full of family activities and autumn spirit. At 11:00 a.m., in the Study Room, there will be a children's workshop on crafts and pumpkin carving, where the…
Chestnut tree in Pinedes de l'Armengol, La Torre de Claramunt
1 November 2025On November 1st at 6 pm, the Pinedes de l'Armengol Community Center will host the traditional Castanyada, an afternoon filled with a festive and family atmosphere to celebrate the arrival of autumn. This celebration is one of the most anticipated…
Chestnut Festival in Caseres
1 November 2025Come and enjoy the Castañada at the Casal Municipal de Caseres! There will be chestnuts for everyone and then a show. Beyond the traditional celebrations with family and friends, the Castañada has become, in recent years, a fun…
Operation Castaween in Món Sant Benet
17 October …This autumn, "Operation Castaween" returns to Món Sant Benet to celebrate the Castañada (chestnut festival) with the family in an original and mysterious way, while still preserving the essence of this deeply rooted tradition.…
The Castañera in La Pedrera!
17 October …This year, the Castañera arrives at La Pedrera, filling its corners with typical autumn elements! Will you be able to find them hidden inside one of Antoni Gaudí's most unique houses? We'll explore La Pedrera in a fun and interactive…
Chestnut festival and Halloween in Santa Cristina d'Aro
From 28 to 29 October …Come and experience the Castañada and Halloween in Santa Cristina d'Aro! The first few days will be dedicated to one of the most traditional All Saints' Day sweets. On October 28th and 29th, a panellet workshop will be held at the Lugar…
Chestnut in Torroella de Montgrí and L'Estartit
From 29 October to 1 NovemberTorroella de Montgrí and L'Estartit celebrate the Castañada with an autumn program that combines tradition, culture, family activities, and music. Various venues in both towns will host events designed to share this time of year…
The Chestnut Festival in Port de la Selva
31 OctoberPort de la Selva celebrates La Castañada once again! When autumn arrives in the Alt Empordà and the first gentle tramontana winds begin to blow, Port de la Selva transforms into a welcoming setting where tradition takes center…
Chestnut tree and Halloween in Lliçà d'Amunt
From 31 October to 1 November …Lliçà d'Amunt is preparing to experience a Castañada and a Halloween full of activities, emotions and shared traditions. The program will combine street tours, horror activities and traditional offerings in the last days…
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