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    NITS D'ARTAL CASTELL

    Open-air cinema and arts festival at Sant Ferran Castle in Figueres

    Castell de Sant Ferran at dusk
    Nits d'Art al Castell — 1st Festival of the Arts at Sant Ferran · Figueres

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    One night. Five arts. One castle.

    The Castell de Sant Ferran opens its doors to six evenings of cinema, dance, theatre, music and visual arts. Under a summer sky and within walls steeped in centuries of history, art awakens.

    More than a festival — an experience combining heritage, art, gastronomy and unforgettable summer nights under the stars.

    The experience

    To live the experience

    We offer two ticket options:

    Option 1

    Entry at 19:00

    A complete evening immersion at the Castle with:

    • Evening artistic show (jazz, classical music, electronic, dance or theatre)
    • Visit to the visual arts exhibition "El Refugi de les Arts"
    • Gastronomy services
    • Enjoying the Castle's heritage
    • Open-air Cinema

    Option 2

    Entry at 20:30

    A nighttime experience to let yourself be carried away by the festival atmosphere with:

    • Visit to the visual arts exhibition "El Refugi de les Arts"
    • Gastronomy services
    • Enjoying the Castle's heritage
    • Open-air Cinema

    Welcome to the new showcase of the arts of the region!

    Featured programme

    What you'll experience this summer

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    Don't miss a single night

    Tickets are limited. Book your evening at the castle.

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    Castell de Sant Ferran

    The stage

    The Castell de Sant Ferran

    The largest bastioned fortress in Europe transforms every evening into an open-air theatre. Courtyards, halls and chapels are filled with art, light and music.

    Figueres · Alt Empordà

    Discover the Castell

    Organisers

    Organisers

    Collaborators

    CollaboratorsTranshumant

    Sponsors

    BN ManagementAlevais GruesInstalcatMenuveoEmiliannaEl Motel EmpordàHotel Empordà FigueresNeolandingRoura FigueresDefensores Girona Homenaje
    Dabau Transports
    Duran
    Empordà
    Mineral Sweet
    Prodaisa

    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    Everything you need to know to plan your night at the Castle

    When does the festival take place? +
    The festival runs on 3, 4, 11, 18 and 25 August and 1 September 2026 at Sant Ferran Castle (Castell de Sant Ferran) in Figueres.
    What time do events start? +
    The opening ceremony starts on 3 August at 7:00 PM. On the other nights, the main performance begins at 7:30 PM and the open-air cinema in the Plaza de Armas at 10:00 PM.
    Are there any free events? +
    Yes. The opening ceremony on 3 August (with a dance performance and the opening of the "El Refugi de les Arts" exhibition) is free, and the closing open-air cinema "Courts Circuit 66" on 1 September is also free.
    How much does a ticket cost? +
    Each event has an individual ticket and there are 2- and 3-session passes (combined performance + cinema, or open-air cinema only). You can check prices and passes on the Passes page.
    How do I get there? +
    Sant Ferran Castle is at Pujada del Castell, s/n, in Figueres. From Figueres town centre you can walk up (about 15-20 minutes) or drive. There is an esplanade in front of the castle entrance.
    Is there parking? +
    Yes. Free parking is available on the castle esplanade, no reservation, on a first-come first-served basis. Plan to arrive early on busy nights.
    What happens if it rains? +
    In case of rain or bad weather, any rescheduling or venue change will be announced on our website and on our Instagram and Facebook channels. If the event cannot go ahead we will share the available options.