Activities Reading Center Reus from May 18 to 24, 2026
Imagine a week full of culture and debate in the city of Reus. The Centre de Lectura opens its doors from May 18 to 24, 2026, with a program that will leave no one indifferent.
The activities include lectures, book presentations, screenings, and exhibitions, all designed to connect with the public of Camp de Tarragona and offer moments of reflection and enjoyment.
Highlighted activities at the Centre de Lectura in Reus
Lectures and literary presentations
- Monday 18, 7:00 p.m. - Emili Argilaga Room / virtual: Lecture "Youth: the weak link in the reproduction of the Catalan language?" with Avel·lí Flors Mas, sociolinguist and professor at URV.
- Monday 18, 7:00 p.m. - Hortensi Güell Room: Presentation of the book Saint Francis, the Cathars and the Catalan language by Jordi Bilbeny, with the participation of Biel Ferrer, Josep M. Gort, Marta Magrinyà, and Jordi Rius, within the activity of the Institut Nova Història.
Audiovisual sessions and documentaries
- Tuesday 19, 7:00 p.m. - Emili Argilaga Room: Screening "Traveling with Santi Nogués," first part of Turkey, the color of the East.
- Tuesday 19, 8:00 p.m. - Bartrina Theatre: Premiere of the documentary The Echo of Steps. History of Joan Garcia Oliver, directed by Gonzalo Mateos.
Exhibitions and complementary cultural activities
Exhibition and show dedicated to Josep M. Llompart
- Thursday 21, 6:00 p.m.: Inauguration and guided tour of the exhibition "Constellation Llompart," with interventions by Pilar Arnau Segarra, Lluís-Xavier Flores, Empar Pont, and Daniel Recasens.
- Thursday 21, 6:30 p.m.: Presentation of the book As long as I have a breath left. Josep Maria Llompart de la Peña, a multifaceted man in the service of the country, by the author and Josep Murgades.
- Thursday 21, 8:00 p.m.: Performance of the show Llompart, a life, a legacy by the company La Fornal d’Espectacles.
Diverse cultural offerings
- Thursday 21, 7:00 p.m. - Hortensi Güell Room: Lecture "General Prim and President Lincoln, face to face" with Alfredo Redondo Penas, as part of the project General Prim, Sugranyes and Catalan volunteers.
- Thursday 21, 8:30 p.m. - Bartrina Theatre: Film club screening of the movie Nouvelle Vague (France, 2025), directed by Richard Linklater.
- Friday 22, 7:00 p.m. - Emili Argilaga Room / virtual: Presentation of the project "The new organ of the priory" by the Association Friends of the Organ of Reus.
- Friday 22, 8:00 p.m. - Fortuny Room: Inauguration of the exhibition by Noela Covelo Velasco, open until May 27.
How to participate and more information
Locations and schedules
The activities take place in different emblematic spaces of the Centre de Lectura and the Bartrina Theatre, with schedules ranging from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., ensuring options for all tastes and availabilities.
Contact and access
For more information, the Centre de Lectura de Reus offers telephone assistance at 977 773 112 and has a virtual venue for some activities, facilitating participation from home. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this cultural program in the heart of the city.
Details and updates can be found on the official website of the Centre de Lectura de Reus.
The Centre de Lectura de Reus continues to be a key space for culture and reflection in the capital of Camp de Tarragona.
