From 1st to 15th August, the streets and beaches of Salou come alive with live music, parades, fireworks, and traditional performances that celebrate the town’s seafaring roots and festive heritage
Enjoy the Salou’s Summer Festival. Nits Daurades is much more than Salou’s main summer celebration. It’s an explosion of culture, tradition, and collective joy in the heart of the Costa Daurada every August. And this year’s edition in 2025 is extra special: Salou is celebrating its title as Catalan Capital of Culture, with a vibrant programme packed with local talent, family-friendly shows, and events for all ages.
A Programme for Everyone
The festivities kick off on 1st August with kids’ workshops, a traditional fishing demonstration, and a popular sardinada with havaneres on Ponent Beach. On 2nd August, the official opening takes place with a speech by Councillor Miquel Sàmper, the traditional tronada (daylight fireworks), and a massive street batucada on Passeig Jaume I.
In the following days, the programme includes concerts like the Salou Festival Orchestra (3rd August), havaneres gatherings, correfocs (fire runs), dance shows, Aragonese folklore, and performances by local stars including OBK (12th August), Eurovision artist Melody (14th August), and the spectacular Vivancos (13th August).
Music & Celebration
Nits Daurades 2025 offers music for every taste: havaneres with bands like Els Cremats and Peix Fregit, a flamenco night led by Mónica Novillo’s company, and a tribute to Hombres G with Voy a pasármelo bien (9th August).
The Plaça de les Comunitats Autònomes becomes the main stage, hosting concerts every evening — including the ‘80s-themed party “Ochentazo!”, the charity tardeo against cancer (10th August), and a special night dedicated to local talent (5th August).
Tradition & Popular Culture
No Nits Daurades would be complete without the town’s most beloved traditions: the sardanes dance on the promenade, the unveiling of the new outfit for Salou’s iconic Mulassa on its 15th anniversary, the honorary parade of guests, and, as always, the moving Procession of the Virgin Mary — one of the most heartfelt moments of the summer.
The Grand Fireworks Display
The biggest night of the summer in Salou. 15th August is the key date on Salou’s festive calendar. This iconic day hosts the town’s most important annual event — a unique and thrilling night that brings together thousands of people to celebrate the feast of Santa Maria del Mar.
The evening begins with the traditional maritime procession in honour of the patron saint, an emotional ceremony featuring the Santa Maria del Mar Fishermen’s Association, sailing along the coastline in a solemn and symbolic atmosphere.
After this deeply rooted tradition, the spotlight shifts to Passeig Jaume I, where at 11 pm the sky explodes with the Grand Fireworks Display. This spectacular pyrotechnic show, visible from the entire seafront, blends light, colour, and music to deliver an unforgettable sensory experience. It’s one of the most popular and eagerly awaited events of the whole summer.
The night ends with live music and a buzzing party atmosphere, with a concert by La Privada in the square — the perfect finale to a magical evening full of excitement and emotion. Without a doubt, it’s a must-see event for locals and visitors looking to experience the true festive spirit of Salou.
The Grand Fireworks Display of Salou’s #NitsDaurades 2023 | By @ionuttirca
Programme of Events
NITS DAURADES 2025 – Salou’s Golden Nights
Friday, 1st August
11:00 h · Espai d’Infància – Estació del Carrilet · Kids’ workshops with a maritime theme
20:30 h · Ponent Beach · Traditional fishing display – Rossegall
22:00 h · Ponent Beach · Popular sardine barbecue and havaneres with Xicranda
22:00 h · Llevant Beach · Cinema on the beach: “Salvajes” (family screening)
Saturday, 2nd August
20:30 h · Xalet Torremar (Passeig Jaume I) · Opening ceremony with speech by Miquel Sàmper
20:30 h · Passeig Jaume I · Opening “tronada” (daylight fireworks)
22:00 h · From Font dels Caragols to Plaça de les Comunitats Autònomes · 6th Batrobada – Batucada street drumming parade
Sunday, 3rd August
22:00 h · Plaça de les Comunitats Autònomes · Salou Festival Orchestra: “From Mallorca with Love”
Tuesday, 5th August
21:00 h · Plaça de les Comunitats Autònomes · Concert of musical talents from Salou
Wednesday, 6th August
18:30 h · Cibernetic Fountains · Xic’s Daurades: water-based kids’ activities
20:30 h · From Font Lluminosa – Passeig Jaume I · Unveiling of the Mulassa’s new costume and parade
22:00 h · Plaça de les Comunitats Autònomes · Havaneres night: Els Cremats, Som de l’Havana, Peix Fregit
Thursday, 7th August
20:00 h · Passeig Jaume I · Children’s correfoc (fire run) with Els Pascualets and guest troupes
Friday, 8th August
20:30 h · From Plaça de les Comunitats Autònomes to Cibernetic Fountains · Parade of Salou’s festive icons
22:00 h · Plaça de les Comunitats Autònomes · Aragonese folklore performance
Saturday, 9th August
20:00 h · Passeig Jaume I – Muelle Breakwater · Sardanes dance
21:30 h · Passeig Jaume I – Font Lluminosa · Night of Fire
23:00 h · Plaça de les Comunitats Autònomes · Hombres G tribute: “Voy a pasármelo bien”
Sunday, 10th August
18:00–24:00 h · Muelle Breakwater · Solidarity tardeo against cancer
20:00 h · Passeig Jaume I · Parade of guests with popular culture groups
22:00 h · Plaça de les Comunitats Autònomes · Tribute to Serrat & Sabina: Toni Carlo & Jan Cruz
Monday, 11th August
22:00 h · Plaça de les Comunitats Autònomes · Flamenco show by Mónica Novillo’s company
Tuesday, 12th August
22:00 h · Plaça de les Comunitats Autònomes · Concert by OBK
23:30 h · Plaça de les Comunitats Autònomes · ‘Ochentazo!’ – 80s party
Wednesday, 13th August
22:00 h · Plaça de les Comunitats Autònomes · Performance by Vivancos
Thursday, 14th August
22:00 h · Plaça de les Comunitats Autònomes · Concert by Melody
Friday, 15th August
20:00 h · Santa Maria del Mar Church · Solemn mass in honour of Santa Maria del Mar
21:15 h · Passeig Miramar & Passeig Jaume I · Procession of the Virgin (by land and sea)
23:00 h · Passeig Jaume I · Grand Fireworks Display
23:45 h · Plaça de les Comunitats Autònomes · Live concert with La Privada
You can consult or download the official programme for Salou’s 2025 Festa Major, which includes full details of Nits Daurades, from 1st to 15th August
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