Vigil Day at the Town Square with the Castellers of Vilafranca and Xicots

The Castellers de Vilafranca unload 4d9f, 3d8a, pd7f, and six pd4 at the Diada de Vigília in the plaça de la Vila.

Actuació casteller de la Diada de Vigília a la plaça de la Vila amb Castellers de Vilafranca i Xicots amb 4d9f descarregat - Imagen de la Fuente — Casteller performance of the Vigilia Diada at the plaça de la Vila with Castellers de Vilafranca and Xicots with 4d9f completed — Image from the Source

Updated: 29/08/26 | 21:41

The Castellers de Vilafranca have delivered an outstanding performance at the plaça de la Vila on the occasion of the Diada de Vigília. This day was marked by highly challenging castells and a strong connection with the attending audience.

The Diada de Vigília, held on August 29, 2026, brought together the Castellers de Vilafranca and the Xicots in a festive and tradition-filled atmosphere.

Development of the Diada de Vigília

First round and initial moments

The day began at 13:18 UTC with a joint performance at the plaça de la Vila, where the Castellers de Vilafranca, together with the @Xicots, successfully completed an impressive 4d9f in the first round.

This castell, known for its complexity, set the tone for the day and captivated the attendees.

Subsequent rounds and pilars

At 14:04 UTC, in the third round, the Castellers de Vilafranca completed a 3d8a, demonstrating their solidity and experience in eight-level castells with the needle.

Just two minutes later, at 14:06 UTC, in the pilars round, they completed a pd7f, a seven-level pilar with folre, successfully closing another key phase of the performance.

Closing of the Diada and final pilars

Ending with pilars of four

To conclude the Diada de Vigília, at 14:13 UTC, the Castellers de Vilafranca completed six pd4, pilars of four, bringing an energetic and technical performance to a close.

Preparation for Sant Fèlix

With this performance, the castellers are already preparing for the Sant Fèlix celebration, which will take place the next day. The final message of the performance was clear: "Tomorrow is Sant Fèlix. See you at the plaça."