Sant Joan Major Festival 2026 in Valls with audio description and sign language
Sant Joan de Valls bets on a more accessible and inclusive festival. The upcoming 2026 Festa Major will incorporate resources designed to facilitate participation for everyone, regardless of their hearing or visual abilities.
According to the Valls City Council, audiodescription services and sign language will be made available at several key events during the celebration.
The accessibility resources that will define the Festa Major
Audiodescription via QR codes
One of the key elements will be the incorporation of audiodescription for the festival program. This service will be accessible through QR codes that attendees can scan with their mobile devices. In this way, people with visual impairments will have access to a detailed description of what happens at each event.
Sign language service at key events
On the other hand, the Festa Major will feature a sign language service that will guarantee accessibility for deaf people or those with hearing difficulties. This service will be present at various key events, although the City Council has not yet specified which ones.
What does this commitment to inclusion imply?
Commitment to functional diversity
The Valls City Council demonstrates with these measures a clear commitment to making the festival more inclusive and accessible. This not only facilitates the participation of a group often marginalized but also enriches the local festive culture.
A Festa Major for everyone
With these innovations, Sant Joan positions itself as a festival that leaves no one out, responding to the growing social demand for accessibility in public and cultural events. The initiative could inspire other municipalities in the region to follow the same path.
Practical details and local expectations
How to access accessibility services
QR codes for audiodescription will be distributed at key points of the festival. Participants will only need a mobile device with a connection to access them.
Community reaction
The first comments from residents and local organizations are positive, valuing that Sant Joan is taking a step towards inclusion. However, it remains to be seen how it will be implemented in practice and whether it will cover the entire program.
The reality is that with this initiative, Valls shows that it can host major festivals where everyone has a place, even though it is not perfectly easy. And that, with traditional festivals, is already a good achievement.
Source of the article: Valls City Council
