If you’re looking for something different to do near the Catalan capital to round off January, the Osona region has an unmissable event in store. Centelles, 50 minutes from Barcelona, is putting the finishing touches to its most mysterious week of the year: the 28th Cau de Bruixes.
From January 26 to February 1, 2026, this town will celebrate its history and folklore under the famous popular saying: “De Centelles, bruixes totes elles”(From Centelles, witches all).
The municipality will revive the oral tradition that connects with the dark era of the 17th-century witch hunts, transforming that memory into an immersive festival that attracts thousands of visitors every year.
During the 17th century, civil and ecclesiastical authorities persecuted women accused of making pacts with the devil. Today, the festival pays tribute to them.
The main day of the celebration will be Saturday, January 31. For those traveling from Barcelona, the recommendation is to arrive early: from 10:00 a.m., the Mercat Màgic (Magic Market) will take over the streets of Passeig and Sagrera with craft stalls, tarot readings, and astrological charts.
One of the main attractions is the atmosphere: at nightfall, the streetlights in the center are turned off, and it is recommended to walk with caution to enjoy the themed decorations that fill every corner of the town.
To recharge your batteries, the Parc del Pla del Mestre will host the Espai Foc i Forquilla from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., a gastronomic area with food trucks, shows, and family activities.
Saturday’s program features the most visually powerful events, ideal for experiencing the intensity of Catalan fire culture. For those who want to extend the weekend, the Mercat Màgic will reopen its doors on the morning of Sunday, February 1.
Program for the 28th Cau de Bruixes de Centelles 2026
Centelles Town Hall
Wednesday, January 28
- 5:30 p.m. – Espai Jove: Tarda de Caubruix: Come and try the Cau de bruixes board game!
Friday, January 30
- 7:00 p.m. – La Cooperativa Library: Talk “The origin of witches: mythology and folklore,” by Júlia Carreras Tort.
- 9:00 p.m. – Sala de baix de la Violeta: Dinner of the Witches of the World and ritual of ancestral energies (advance registration required).
Saturday, January 31
- 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. – Passeig, Sagrera, and adjacent streets: Magic Market: tarot, astrological cards, witches, crafts, etc.
- All day – In front of the Capella de Jesús: “Embruixate” photo booth.
- 10:00 a.m. – El Passeig: Start of the 12th Enchanted Sketchcrawl route.
- 10:30 a.m. – El Passeig: Passacarrer with Batukatelles.
- 10:45 a.m. – Magic Market: Musical entertainment at the market with 3Q5.
- 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. – Parc del Pla del Mestre: Espai Foc i Forquilla: Food trucks, shows, family activities, and relaxation area.
- 11:00 a.m. – Information Point: Guided tour of medieval Centelles (advance registration required).
- 11:00 a.m. – Magic Market: Traveling show: The Story of La Payrona.
- 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Exhibition Hall: Interactive exhibition “Enchanted Constructions” with Raconets de Cartró.
- 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Plaça Major: School of witchcraft for the whole family and makeup workshops.
- 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Casal Francesc Macià courtyard: Percussion, fire, and enchanted crafts workshops.
- 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Plaça Major: Gymkhana “It’s time for the Witches’ Council.”
- 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Placeta Anselm Clavé: Enchanted sardanas.
- 11:30 a.m. – Parc Pla del Mestre: Witch stories.
- 12:00 p.m. – In front of the Town Hall: Planting of the giants La Cent and En Teies.
- 12:00 p.m. – Parish Church: Visit to the bell tower (advance registration required).
- 12:30 p.m. – Town Hall Portal: Witches of the Year take the basket and walk through the Cau.
- 12:45 p.m. – Plaça Major: Dance by Esmeralda, the witch of the forest.
- 1:00 p.m. – Parc Pla del Mestre: Dance of the Witches of the Year.
- 1:15 p.m. – Town center: Traveling show “La filadora del destí” (The Spinner of Destiny).
- 1:30 p.m. – Parc Pla del Mestre: Ritual Circle of witches and drums.
- 1:45 p.m. – Plaça Major: Dance “The factory witches night.”
- 4:00 p.m. – Information Point: Guided tour of medieval Centelles (advance registration required).
- 4:00 p.m. – Parc Pla del Mestre: Witch stories.
- 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Placeta Anselm Clavé: Enchanted Sardanas.
- 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Exhibition hall: Interactive exhibition “Enchanted constructions.”
- 4:30 p.m. – Parc Pla del Mestre: Parade with Ssstrèpids de Vilassar de Mar.
- 5:00 p.m. – Parc del Pla del Mestre: Gathering of witches and wizards with the Witches of the Year.
- 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – Placeta del c/ Hospital: “Do you want to know which remedy is right for you?” and Enchanted broth.
- 5:30 p.m. – Plaça Major: Workshop to learn the Dance of the Witches of the Year.
- 5:45 p.m. – Town center: Traveling show “La filadora del destí” (The Spinner of Destiny).
- 6:00 p.m. – Plaça Major: Ritual of the Witches of the Year.
- 6:00 p.m. – Various streets: Opening of the streets and themed corners.
- 6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Casal Popular la Payrona: Space “Les bruixes no es Peyronen” (Witches are not Peyronen) and exhibition “400 years of the witch Payrona.”
- 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Pas de Cal Comte: “Les encantades” by Esbart del Pi.
- 6:15 p.m. – Parc Pla del Mestre: Ritual Cercle de bruixes i tambors (Witches’ Circle and Drums Ritual).
- 6:30 p.m. – In front of the Casal Theater: Parade “Witches, women of light.”
- 7:00 p.m. – Plaça Major: Show “Bruixes, dones de llum” (Witches, women of light).
- 7:15 p.m. – Parc Pla del Mestre: Dance and fire show.
- 7:15 p.m. – El Passeig: Gathering of Fire and Drums and procession to the correfoc.
- 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Plaça Mossèn Xandri: Enchanted rock.
- 7:30 p.m. – In front of the Casal Theater: Parade “Witches, women of light.”
- 7:45 p.m. – Magic Market: Traveling show: The Story of La Payrona.
- 8:00 p.m. – Rambla Camp de l’aigua: Fire parade with the Cabrons and Bruixes de Centelles.
- 8:00 p.m. – Plaça Major: Show “Witches, women of light.”
- 8:30 p.m. – In front of the Casal Theater: Street parade “Witches, women of light.”
- 8:30 p.m. – Parc Pla del Mestre: Queimada Conjuration Ritual.
- 9:00 p.m. – Plaça Major: Final show and proclamation of the 26th Bruixa de l’Any 2026.
- 9:45 p.m. – Plaça Mossèn Xandri: Ritual of the ointment of happiness for the year 2026.
- 10:00 p.m. – Parc Pla del Mestre: Fire Ritual.
- 11:00 p.m. – Casal Francesc Macià Theater: Game of the Wolf.
- 12:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. – Small Pavilion: L’Akelarre (youth festival).
Sunday, February 1
- 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Passeig i Sagrera: Magic Market: tarot, astrological cards, witches, crafts, etc.
Beyond the party, the event has an important cultural aspect. It commemorates the story of La Payrona, a local woman who was accused of witchcraft centuries ago.