This weekend, the Festa del Patrimoni will transform the Fòrum de la Colònia and the Jardines del Camp de Mart into spaces for discovery and community engagement. Historical reenactments, family workshops, theatre and music performances, craft demonstrations, and educational activities will allow the public to experience various periods of Tarragona's history in an interactive way.
The event aims to highlight heritage as a shared, living legacy that is constantly evolving, while also emphasising the role of citizens in its preservation and transmission.
Weekend activities
On Saturday, activities will focus on the Fòrum and the streets of Soler and Cardenal Cervantes, starting with a popular chocolate event, theatrical activities, and historical reenactments to enjoy and learn more about the origins of the city. On Sunday, the Jardines de Camp de Mart will host medieval camps from Alma Cubrae, the Miquelets de Catalunya, and the Milicias de Tarragona 1800, allowing visitors to explore other historical moments of the city.
The celebration will conclude with a concert by the BUMT and a communal vermouth gathering.
Passatges cycle
From today until Sunday, the 'Passatges' cycle will feature ten historical monologues that revive the lives of notable figures from Tarragona, spanning from prehistory to more recent testimonies. Among the characters are Violant de Bar, Josep Maria Jujol, Eudald Carbonell, Pepita Balcells, Maria de Bonavista, the old Amolla, la Marió, Joan Fontanals Ylla, Lluís Claravalls Miquel, and Sebastián Linares Landines, each offering insights into different moments and realities of Tarragona's history.
Performances will take place in venues such as the Pretori-Castell del Rei, the Amfiteatro, the Tabacalera, the Teatret del Serrallo, Casa Fontanals, Tinglado 1, Antiga Audiència, Antic Ajuntament, the URV Campus Catalunya, and the Llar de Jubilats de Bonavista.
Free access to monuments
The Festa del Patrimoni and Passatges coincide with the 26th anniversary of the declaration of the archaeological ensemble of Tàrraco as a UNESCO World Heritage site, aiming to connect citizens with the rich historical legacy of Tarragona, both material and immaterial. As part of this initiative, monuments will be open for free visits throughout the weekend. On Saturday, Casa Canals and the Pretori-Circ will be open from 09:30 to 20:00, while the Amfiteatro, the Archaeological Walk, and the Fòrum de la Colònia will be accessible from 09:30 to 18:30. On Sunday, all heritage sites will be open from 09:30 to 14:30.
