The Castelldefels musician Pikeras and the historic Coral Marinada, which has just celebrated its centenary, will be responsible for kicking off the Festa Major on August 13 from the balcony of the Town Hall.
The Town Hall of Castelldefels revealed on Thursday the names of the announcers for the Festa Major 2026. They will be local musician Pikeras, one of the most prominent promises of the urban pop scene, and Coral Marinada, a centenary entity that has just celebrated its hundred years of history. Both will share the municipal balcony on August 13 to officially open the town's major festivities.
Pikeras, a composer and singer born in Castelldefels, has gained notoriety with songs like 'Barcelona', 'Malaje', or 'Zalamera', which blend pop, rumba, and flamenco. His fresh style and local roots have made him a musical ambassador for the city. For him, being an announcer represents a symbolic return to his origins and recognition of his rising career.
On the other hand, Coral Marinada is one of the longest-standing cultural institutions in Castelldefels. Founded in 1925, it has kept the tradition of choral singing alive for a century, training several generations of locals and promoting Catalan musical heritage. Its centenary, recently commemorated, has been a milestone that the Town Hall wanted to highlight by designating it as co-announcer.
The choice of both announcers aims to symbolize the union between tradition and modernity, two sides of the same Castelldefels cultural identity. Coral Marinada represents collective memory and continuity, while Pikeras embodies youth and musical innovation. Together, they will offer an announcement that promises to connect different generations of locals.
The event will take place on August 13, when they will kick off a Festa Major that the Town Hall describes as "unforgettable" from the balcony of the Town Hall. The complete programme has not yet been revealed, but updates will be announced in the coming weeks. The designation of the announcers is the first step to rev up the engines for the big festival in Castelldefels.
Throughout its history, Coral Marinada has been a pillar in the cultural life of the municipality, with performances at official events, concerts, and popular celebrations. Its centenary has been celebrated with various events, and the announcement will be another opportunity to highlight its legacy. Pikeras, for his part, has performed at festivals across the country and collaborated with renowned artists, but he has not forgotten his roots, often citing Castelldefels as his inspiration.
The announcement will be the inaugural act of a week of festivities that will include concerts, children's activities, traditional events, and sports activities. The Town Hall has assured that this year the usual budget will be maintained, with a programme aimed at satisfying all audiences. The presence of two announcers is also a commitment to cultural and generational diversity.
For the residents of Castelldefels, the Festa Major is an unmissable event. The choice of Pikeras and Coral Marinada has been met with enthusiasm on social media, where many have highlighted the combination of youth and tradition. Coral Marinada has dozens of active members, while Pikeras has been gaining followers both locally and nationally.
The Town Hall has encouraged all citizens to participate in the scheduled events and to follow the official accounts to learn about upcoming news. The Festa Major 2026 is shaping up to be a special edition, with an announcement that promises to excite and unite the community.
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