The Major Festival of Mataró has concluded the 2026 edition with over a hundred events and massive attendance. The concert by The Tyets, with 23,000 spectators, and the consolidation of the Llar Cabanellas as a reference space mark the balance.
More than 23,000 people filled the Nou Parc Central Fair Space in Mataró on the night of July 27 to see The Tyets concert, the local group that became one of the major attractions of Les Santes 2026. The performance, which was preceded by a fireworks display, was the highlight of an edition that brought together thousands of citizens over the twelve days of festivities, from July 18 to 29.
The Mataró duo, who had not performed in the city for three years since their breakout with 'Coti x Coti', shared the stage with Svetlana and demonstrated their consolidation as one of the references of contemporary Catalan music. The programming prioritised local talent: the Mataró Orchestra, GospelSons, the Maresme Big Band Jazz, the Maresme Musical Group, Partidaris, Espora, Boom Boom Fighters, and Lepanto 40 were some of the artists from the city and the region who participated in the various spaces.
The Llar Cabanellas, which had a good reception last year, has established itself as one of the major spaces of the festival. Between July 24 and 29, the venue hosted the Family Space with theatre, dance, circus, and workshops, as well as concerts of traditional roots and world music. Among the proposals, the national premiere of 'Incontinuo' by the Kamchàtka company stood out, along with performances by the Maresme Big Band Jazz featuring Yadira Ferrer, Alba Carmona, Jesús Guerrero, Magalí Sare, Aziza Brahim, and La Baula.
Popular culture was, once again, the backbone of Les Santes. The Desvetllament Bellugós reached maximum capacity with 16,000 people jumping in La Riera to the rhythm of El Bequetero. The Ruixada gathered 15,000 attendees and introduced a dry area for those who did not want to get wet; at this event, the group La Pegatina made a surprising appearance, performing four songs from their repertoire. The No n'hi ha prou! gathered 8,000 voices singing the Virolai with the dance of en Robafaves.
Other traditional events such as the Gegantada, the Crida, the Anada a Ofici, the Passada, the Postal de Gegants, and the Enfigura't filled the streets of the centre. The rain forced a temporary halt to the Crida, but most of the programming was able to proceed normally.
The presence of female voices was significant, with proposals from artists such as Beth Rodergas, Alba Carmona, Magalí Sare, Aziza Brahim, Yadira Ferrer, and Les Que Faltaband. This edition has served to reaffirm the festival's commitment to citizen participation and local talent.
The balance from the Mataró City Council is positive: the involvement of entities and the public's response have been very high. Looking ahead to future editions, it is expected to maintain the Llar Cabanellas as a stable space and continue to support local artists.
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