Carnivals in Tarragona.
One of the most important and interesting carnivals in Catalonia, with one of the most complete ritual sequences of the Catalan carnivals, so local and so universal that this is the synthesis that makes it special.

Tarragona international dixieland festival
The unique dixieland festival in Spain and one of the most important in Europe: 25 bands and 100 concerts and activities the week before Holy Week.

Tarraco Viva
One of the most important Roman re-creations of the world. A lot of groups around Europe recreate the Roman world: from the Roman legions, to daily life. It's celebrated between 10 and 20 May.

Tarragona International Fireworks Displays Competition
The most important fireworks contest in the Mediterranean area is held every first week of July in Tarragona, in a wonderful bay - Punta del Miracle -, a place praised by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí . The competition selects six international pyrotechnic companies every year.

Sant Magí Festival in Tarragona
The second traditional religious festival in Tarragona, between 15 and 19 August.

Santa Tecla Festival in Tarragona
One of the most important Mediterranean traditional festivals, between 15 and 24 September. It has been celebrated since 1321 and it is considered of national touristic interest by the state.

Tarragona is a candidate to be the Spanish representative as European Capital of Culture in 2016.