Tortosa Renaissance Festival 2025

🎭 Tortosa Renaissance Festival 2025: a journey into the splendour of the 16th century

From 17th to 20th July, Tortosa will transform itself to host one of the most spectacular historical festivals in Catalonia. The city will be decked out to welcome the 28th edition of the Renaissance Festival, a unique event bringing together more than 59 historical re-enactment groups from eight countries, turning the historic centre into a grand stage filled with music, performances and food.

This year, the programme boasts over 450 activities and 132 show slots, record-breaking figures that consolidate Tortosa as a European benchmark for historical re-enactment. Here’s everything you’ll find to help you make the most of this unmissable cultural experience:

A historic centre brimming with life

For four days, Tortosa will relive its Renaissance heyday with camps of craftsmen and soldiers, craft markets and taverns recreated just as they were five centuries ago. Dozens of streets and squares will become stages where local guilds, brotherhoods and companies of artists from all over Europe come together.

Every corner will pulse with unique shows: flagbearers deftly spinning their flags, knights clashing in equestrian jousts, musicians playing ancient melodies and comedians raising smiles from the crowds.

🎯 6 Highlights of the 2025 Edition

Record participation of international groups
There’ll be 59 re-enactment groups from eight different countries, with 21 performances in fixed locations and 132 simultaneous shows. This is one of the editions with the greatest international presence.
Over 450 time slots of activities in four days
From 17th to 20th July, the schedule will reach an unprecedented density of events, making this one of the most ambitious editions yet.
Discounted show packages
Special packages have been created to combine different performances at reduced prices.
Muralla Package: 4 shows for 21 euros (La Taverna di Enrico, Fakir Testa, Commed.I.A and El Ball). Trast Jove Package: discounted admission for under 30s to these same shows.
Renaissance Total Package: 6 shows for 31 euros (including La Filla del Fuster and El bisbe Izquierdo).
New immersive night-time show
This year, a brand-new evening production will premiere in the Jardins del Príncep: Leonardo da Vinci’s Workshop, combining gastronomy, humour and historical fiction.
The largest ever International Flagbearers’ Gathering
Groups from Germany (Mindelheim and Neuburg), Italy (Sansepolcro and Florence) and San Marino will take part, alongside Tortosa’s own flagbearers.
Personalised itineraries
Organisers recommend eight different itineraries to enjoy the festival according to each visitor’s tastes: classic, night-time, family, historical, surprising…

New features that reinforce Tortosa as a European leader in historical re-enactment and a key date on the continent’s cultural and tourist calendar

DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAMME

Thursday 17 July – Solemn Opening
7:00 pm – Council’s Call
Inaugural parade with pipers, flagbearers and musicians through the old town from Plaça de l’Ajuntament to Portal del Romeu.

8:15 pm – Opening of the Gates
Solemn ceremony marking the start of the Festival, with the entry of the banners.

8:30 pm – Opening Speech and Inaugural Ceremony
Official address and presentation of the Festival Standard in Plaça de la Catedral.

10:00 pm – 1:00 am – Nomad Routes
Roving shows with music and entertainment: In Itinere, Road to the Court, The Order of the Torch and The Witch Hunt.

Featured performances:

El Ball – Palau Episcopal (10:30 pm and 11:00 pm)
ReVersos a la Lluna – Casal Tortosí (10:00 pm)
Discovering the Lute and Theorbo – Reials Col·legis (10:30 pm and 11:30 pm)

Friday 18 July – The Big Festive Explosion
All day – Craft markets, children’s workshops, falconry and exhibitions in the historic centre, the Cathedral and the Renaissance Interpretation Centre.

6:30 pm – Archivists’ Oath and Council’s Call
Institutional event at the Interpretation Centre.

8:00 pm – The Dealmakers’ Exchange
Recreation of Renaissance trade at the Chamber of Commerce.

Featured performances:

Els Fills de Drako – Pati del Col·legi Sant Josep (10:30 pm and 11:30 pm)
Leonardo da Vinci’s Workshop – Jardins del Príncep (8:30 pm, 10:15 pm and midnight)
La Taverna di Enrico – Museu de Tortosa (8:00 pm, 9:30 pm and 11:30 pm)
Il Festino – Convent de la Puríssima (8:00 pm, 10:00 pm and 11:30 pm)
The Art of Danger – Muralla del Rastre (11:00 pm and 12:30 am)

Roving entertainment:
Mirage, Viv’Afolia, Ordo Vagorum, Taraska and La Fanfara de la Vegueria until dawn.

Saturday 19 July – The Most Intense Day
11:00 am – Children’s literary route and family workshops
Portal del Romeu.

12:00 pm – Procession of Procurators and Noble Families
Solemn parade through the centre and the Municipal Market.

7:00 pm – Presentation of Standards to the Noble Families
Reials Col·legis.

Featured performances:

Els Fills de Drako – Pati del Col·legi Sant Josep (10:30 pm and 11:30 pm)
Equestrian Arts – Campament de les Cavalleries (10:30 pm and midnight)
El Ball, La Cantina Cantorum, La Taverna di Enrico, Il Festino, Leonardo’s Workshop and La Filla del Fuster (various times).

Night-time parades and processions:
Rats!, Los Teixons, Mirage, D’Way, Viv’Afolia and Ordo Vagorum.

12:30 am – 6:00 am – Nocturnal Revelry
Big party with DJs until dawn outside the Exhibition Pavilion.

Sunday 20 July – Farewell to the 16th Century
11:30 am – Grand Parade and Arms Display
Departure from Parc Teodor González to Plaça de l’Absis.

12:00 pm – Period Mass with Renaissance Chants
Catedral de Santa Maria.

10:30 pm – ReVersos a la Lluna
Casal Tortosí.

11:15 pm – Closing of the Gates
Portal del Romeu.

11:30 pm – Final Renascentia Show and Fireworks
Plaça de l’Absis.

The Renaissance Festival is also a unique chance to savour the most authentic flavours of Tortosa. Over twenty themed taverns will be serving tapas, dishes and wines inspired by 16th-century recipes along the Saboga Route. Meanwhile, several restaurants will offer special menus within the Mengeu de Festa proposal, with dishes prepared using local produce and a creative twist. Popular spots with locals like Botànic, Lo Racó de Mig Camí or Matadero are some of the places where you can enjoy this unique gastronomic experience. If you’d like to know where to eat, what to try and which places to visit to round off your stay, we recommend reading our article dedicated to restaurants and food experiences in Tortosa.

All year round, Tortosa offers experiences and activities that take on a special charm during the Renaissance Festival. You can sail the river Ebre on Lo Sirgador cruises, wander the old town and the Reials Col·legis, discover history through guided tours, or explore the Cathedral and its Renaissance choir stalls. You can also enjoy cultural and nature outings around the Castle of La Suda or along the Via Verda of the Val de Zafán. All this heritage and landscape is magnified by the magic of the festival, making Tortosa a destination worth experiencing and rediscovering any time of year.

After reviewing the programme, the new features and all the activities on offer, it’s clear that the Renaissance Festival is much more than a cultural event: it’s a unique experience that lets you immerse yourself in the city’s historical splendour. Don’t miss the highlights of this edition: Thursday’s solemn opening and proclamation, Friday and Saturday’s nights of fire and performances, and Sunday’s Grand Parade and fireworks to round off four unforgettable days

Experience the Tortosa Renaissance Festival 2025