What to do at the Mostra d'Igualada
Every spring, the Mostra d'Igualada This transforms the city into one of Catalonia's most vibrant cultural hubs. For several days, streets, squares, and theaters host shows designed for children and young people, attracting both families and performing arts professionals.
If you visit Igualada during those dates, the most common thing to do is to organize the day by combining different activities: discovering some of the festival's shows, strolling through the city center and enjoying the cultural atmosphere created around the Mostra.
In addition to the official festival program, other cultural offerings and family shows also appear during those days, completing the leisure options in the city.
The Igualada Festival, a benchmark for the performing arts
The Mostra d'Igualada is a fair dedicated to the performing arts for children and young people and is considered one of the most important events in this sector in Catalonia.
Each edition brings together theater, dance and performing arts companies that present their proposals to the public and cultural programmers.
During the festival, different spaces in Igualada become stages where you can discover new productions and shows designed especially for families and young people.
Thanks to this cultural atmosphere, the city experiences some particularly lively days, with constant artistic activity and many events spread throughout the city center.
Plans to enjoy the Mostra d'Igualada
One of the advantages of the Mostra is that it allows you to easily plan a full day in the city. Many families take advantage of the opportunity to explore the center of Igualada between shows, discover different cultural spaces, and enjoy the atmosphere generated during the festival.
Strolling through the historic center, taking a break for lunch or a drink, and continuing the day with another performance is one of the most common ways to experience the Mostra.
In addition, during those dates you can also find other shows and cultural activities that expand the leisure options for those visiting the city.
A circus show in Igualada during the Mostra
Coinciding with the Mostra d'Igualada, the Historical Raluy Circus presents his show GROUND, a stage production directed by Rosa Raluy that combines acrobatics, balance, humor and an aesthetic inspired by the elements of nature.
The show brings together international artists and high-level technical acts that seek to surprise both adults and children.
The experience begins even before entering the tent, when visitors can see the restored historic wagons that are part of the circus's identity and recreate the atmosphere of the classic European circus.
For many people who visit the city during the Mostra, attending a circus show becomes a complementary cultural plan to the festival's theatrical programming.
Quick questions about the Mostra d'Igualada
What is the Mostra d'Igualada?
The Igualada Festival is a performing arts festival for children and young people that brings together companies and shows each year in different venues throughout the city. This year it will be held from the 16 to the 19 of April of 2026
When is the Mostra d'Igualada held?
The festival is held every spring and brings together for several days a program of theater, dance and performing arts aimed especially at family audiences.
What kind of shows can you see at the Mostra?
The program includes theater, dance, music and different stage productions designed for children, young people and family audiences.
Where can I buy tickets for the circus in Igualada?
Tickets can be purchased online at the official website of the Raluy Historical Circus, where you can also check the schedule of performances.
