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10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Come play chess! at plaça de Can Dachs
Casinos, social clubs, private homes, and other leisure spots fostered the learning of a game that filled afternoons and enlivened conversations. Come spend some time enjoying this traditional board game.
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10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Merchant and artisan stalls on Carrer Banys and Carrer Centre
Stroll among the stalls and enjoy the lively activities, as well as workshops on hats and Modernist-style crafts, located between Plaça de Can Dachs and the streets of Banys and Centre.
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10:00 am – 12:30 pm: Player piano concert at plaça de Can Dachs
Player pianist Pep Domènech will play a fully restored, century-old Fischer player piano, transporting us back to the social and cultural life of La Garriga during its heyday as a summer resort town. Discover how a player piano works and feel free to dance.
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10:00 am – 12:30 pm: "8th Edition of the Forest Festival" (Festes del Bosc) at Can Ramos, c. Figueral, 59
Organized by the Culture and Society Department of the Martí l’Humà University Foundation (FUMH). Free admission to all activities; limited capacity.
- 10:00 am Lecture by Joan Garriga: “The Festes del Bosc in La Garriga: films from 1910–1917”
- 10:30 am Analògik Trio: Early 20th-century jazz concert
- 11:00 am Flors de Tardor Choir: Repertoire of period pieces and an excerpt from 'La Viola d’or'.
- 11:30 am oetry reading (works by Joan Maragall, Caterina Albert, and Santiago Rusiñol) by Maribel Gutiérrez.
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Workshop on making Modernista-inspired wooden photo frames, with Elisenda Soler. Register for the workshop at info@fumh.cat.
More information: www.fumh.cat | @fumh.cat | info@fumh.cat
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10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Morning thermal circuit
Visit the thermal spas and enjoy a thermal bath at the special price of €20 for the Modernista festival.
See the "KEY INFORMATION" section of this document for details on how to book your thermal circuit.
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10:30 am – "Micro-tour" of the Raspall Block. Meeting point: Can Raspall (on... St.) Banys, 40
Discover the four houses that make up the *Illa Raspall* (Barbey House, Torre Iris, La Bombonera, and Barraquer House). Observe the details, anecdotes, and all the elements that make this site the most important Modernist complex in La Garriga—and indeed unique in all of Catalonia—designated as a Cultural Asset of National Interest.
Price: €3. Guided tour in Catalan, organized by the La Garriga Visitor Centre; advance booking required at entrades.visitalagarriga.cat.
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11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM: Theatrical scenes titled "End of the Party: Modernist Society Through Women's Eyes" at Can Barbey (corner of Carrer Figueral, 48 and Carrer Manuel Raspall).
Discover the life of a family preparing for their end-of-season celebration through the eyes of the female characters, exploring their experiences, concerns, and challenges. Organized by the La Garriga Visitor Centre.
Advance booking required at entrades.visitalagarriga.cat.
- 11:30 AM: Concert by the Saligarda Jazz vent, Big band of the l’Escola Municipal de Música Josep Aymerich (EMM) at plaça de l'Església
They will present a repertoire based primarily on swing music, ranging from early 20th-century composers (Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, etc.) to contemporary pieces in the same style by both European and American composers.
- At 12:30 PM: Modernist Parade at Plaça de l'Església
For a short while, the bourgeoisie of a century ago will take over La Garriga. Individuals, couples, and groups from the La Garriga sewing workshop and members of the *Garriga Modernista* association will walk the runway, showcasing their attire to the audience as each outfit is described.
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4:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Afternoon thermal circuit
Make the most of your Sunday afternoon with a relaxing thermal bath. Special price of €20 for the Modernist Days event.
See the "KEY INFORMATION" section of this document for details on how to book your thermal circuit.
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4:30 PM: Short tour of the Domingo Pujadas and Josep Sunyol houses. Meeting point: Ronda del Carril 83
Discover the interiors of two Modernist buildings on Ronda del Carril that now house the headquarters of *Autisme la Garriga*. This tour offers a chance to explore their main spaces and architectural details. Afterward, you can continue your immersion in the Modernist style by attending the talk at 6:00 PM at the Casa Emili Sala (Autisme la Garriga, Ronda del Carril 75).
Price: €3. Guided tour in Catalan; organized by the La Garriga Visitor Centre. Advance booking required at entrades.visitalagarriga.cat.
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5:00 PM: STREET PERFORMANCE: “Struc Màgic Teatre” at plaça de l'Església
A show where magic, imagination, and surprise come together on stage. *Struc Màgic Teatre* invites us into a fascinating universe filled with illusions, mystery, and unexpected moments. It is a visual and magical journey designed to leave us spellbound and—for a little while—recapture our sense of wonder at the impossible. Get ready to enjoy the show, be surprised, and let yourself be carried away by the magic.
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t 6:00 PM – TALK: “The Making of Contemporary La Garriga: A Territorial Perspective on Modernisme” at Casa Emili Sala (Autisme la Garriga), Ronda del Carril, 75.
An approach to the formation of contemporary La Garriga, with Modernism as part of an urban, landscape and identity transformation. A perspective that connects architecture, territory, and history to understand the La Garriga of today. Presented by historian Jaume Oliver.
View the full program for the 2026 Modernist Days
KEY INFORMATION
LA GARRIGA VISITOR CENTER – TOURIST INFORMATION POINT
During the Modernist Days, the visitor information and welcome point will move to Can Raspall (Carrer dels Banys, 40). Opening hours:
o Friday, Oct 16: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
o Saturday, Oct 17: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
o Sunday, Oct 18: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
For more information, call 610 47 78 23 or email info@visitalagarriga.cat www.visitalagarriga.cat
LA GARRIGA SPAS
Book a thermal circuit at the special event price of €20
Hotel Balneari Blancafort Spa Termal c. de la Mina 7
Ticket reservations: 93 860 56 00 | ctb@hotelblancafort.com
- Saturday times: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, and 20:00
- Sunday times: 10:00–12:00, 12:00–14:00, 14:00–16:00, 16:00–18:00, and 18:00–20:00
Hotel Termes c. Banys 23
Ticket reservations: Tel. 93 871 70 86 | info@termeslagarriga.com
- Sunday times: 10:00, 12:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00
RESTAURANTS AND ACCOMMODATION IN LA GARRIGA
You can find a wide range of restaurants and accommodation options in the "Plan Your Visit" (ORGANITZA’T) section—specifically under "Where to eat and where to stay"—at www.visitalagarriga.cat.