The Ajuntament of L’Hospitalet de Llobregat has released the official programme for the 2026 Holy Week. It features the Cofradía 15+1‘s popular processions from March 28 to April 5. These traditional events will transform the streets of the Pubilla Cases neighbourhood and other areas of the city, located in the Barcelonès comarca. Residents and visitors can anticipate a vibrant display of popular culture and religious devotion.

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Mayor Highlights Community Spirit

Mayor David Quirós emphasised the festival’s importance for community cohesion. “The Holy Week of the Cofradía 15+1 is much more than a religious expression: it is popular culture, neighbourhood pride and city identity,” Quirós stated in the L’Hospitalet Holy Week programme. He added, “It is a celebration that is not only lived, but felt, for example, in the participation of citizens who accompany it and feel it as their own.” This sentiment underscores the deep connection between the events and the local population.

Felipe Navarro, President of the Cofradía 15+1, highlighted the organisation’s 49-year commitment. Navarro remarked, “Thirty years ago, moved by a promise, I entered this blessed house and since then every year feels like the first. It is incredible how L’Hospitalet embraces us with so much affection. Let us keep making history.” His words reflect the enduring passion and dedication behind these significant annual celebrations.

Unique ‘Secular’ Processions

The Cofradía 15+1 processions stand out as some of Catalonia’s most multitudinous and distinctive. Their unique character stems from their popular and ‘secular’ nature. Navarro previously explained that their statutes are civil, belonging to the people, not the Church, unlike most Spanish brotherhoods. He also clarified that no disputes exist between the Cofradía and the Church, and priests or nuns can join as members. This inclusive approach contributes to their widespread appeal.

L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia’s second-largest municipality by population, is home to over 260,000 residents. Its proximity to Barcelona makes these cultural events significant for a broad audience. This includes tourists and expats seeking authentic local experiences. The Holy Week celebrations offer a vibrant display of Catalan popular culture, drawing large crowds annually.

Full 2026 Procession Schedule

The official schedule for the 2026 Holy Week processions is as follows:

Saturday of Passion (March 28): The programme begins with the Sones de Pasión (Sounds of Passion) event. It starts at 17:00 and concludes at 20:00.

Palm Sunday (March 29): The Entrada de Jesús en Jerusalén (The Little Donkey) procession will take place from 10:00 to 13:00. Later that day, Nuestro Padre Jesús Cautivo (Our Father Jesus the Captive) will process from 18:00, finishing at 21:15.

Good Friday (April 3): Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno (Our Father Jesus the Nazarene) begins its procession at 08:30, ending at 14:30. Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (Our Lady of Sorrows) starts at 08:45, also concluding at 14:30. The Cristo de la Expiración (Christ of the Expiration) procession will run from 20:30 until midnight.

Holy Saturday (April 4): The Santo Sepulcro (Holy Sepulchre) procession commences at 19:45, concluding at 23:30. Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (Our Lady of Solitude) follows, processing from 20:00 to 23:15.

Easter Sunday (April 5): The week’s events conclude with Nuestro Padre Jesús Resucitado (Our Father Resurrected Jesus) departing at 18:00, expected to return at midnight. Nuestra Señora de los Remedios (Our Lady of Remedies) will process from 18:15 until 00:00.

These meticulously planned events offer a profound cultural experience for all who attend. The Cofradía 15+1 continues its long-standing tradition, reinforcing L’Hospitalet’s distinct identity for years to come.

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Originally published by El Periódico Barcelona. Read original article.