Press releases
The Fira Mediterrània promotes 24 submissions for the 2022-2023 Roots Workshop.
26/04/2022 12:30
This second Workshop includes proposals connected with Manresa 2022, the 25 years of the Fira, the Popular Songbook and the Plan to Promote Traditional Dance, among others.
Fira Mediterrània offsets its CO2 emissions by collaborating with a wind energy project
17/02/2022 12:53
Fira is working to integrate the 2030 Agenda into its event and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs, creating a space for connection between culture and sustainable development.
A youthful perspective on roots, promoted by Fira Mediterrània, is solidified
17/10/2021 19:50
Roots interpreted free of artistic constraints and in front of live audiences, key aspects of this year's event.
Quince propuestas de los programas Off complementan la programación oficial de la 24ª Fira Mediterrània
06/10/2021 17:25
Las propuestas emergentes cercanas a la raíz tendrán su espacio en el Humus Mediterrani y el Concurs Sons, y las más underground, en la Estepa Mediterránea. El mundo del asociacionismo tendrá su off de la mano de la Muestra de Grupos Amateurs de Teatro de la Cataluña Central.
The 24th Fira Mediterrània: resumption of activity
03/08/2021 12:07
The official artistic programme includes 65 offerings, of which 41 are premières.
19 artistic proposals are due to participate in the Fira Mediterrània’s first Roots Workshop
25/05/2021 13:12
This artistic support and accompaniment programme seeks to explore new ways of exploring our roots and popular culture
The Fira Mediterrània closes its 23rd edition with an emphasis on safe and essential live culture
18/10/2020 18:15
The Fira has addressed the challenges posed by COVID-19 with an exceptional edition combining online and in-person events, assuming an extended 6-day format.
Schedule readjustment of shows and concerts scheduled at 11 p.m.
15/10/2020 14:41
The Fira Mediterrània de Manresa presents the musical and performing arts proposals for the 2020 edition
31/07/2020 16:29
The selected artistic projects are notable for co-productions with entities and institutions, performances by emerging young talents, sustainable development and reflections on our “roots” and homeland from a modern-day perspective
The 23rd Fira Mediterrània Manresa is (re)scheduled for 13th to 18th October
19/06/2020 15:20
Fira will combine online and in-person formats and be extended by six days in order to adapt to the health crisis and provide every guarantee of safety to the audience and professionals.
The 22nd edition of the Fira Mediterrània draws to a close, positioning itself as a strategic “roots” market
21/10/2019 13:53
28 performances were premiered during the four-day event, 16 of which were world premieres
The Fira Mediterrània is leading a euroregional project involving participation from Occitanie and the Balearic Islands
03/10/2019 13:56
The other partners in this project are Le Silo, the cooperative creation centre dedicated to world and folk music in Occitanie, and the Palma City Hall.
The 22nd Fira Mediterrània entails a contemplation of our roots that opens our eyes to the present
12/07/2019 17:15
The aim is to position the Fira Mediterrània as the strategic “roots” market
Dancer and Choreographer Sol Picó Opens 22nd Fira Mediterrània Manresa
30/05/2019 16:24
Set to perform at the Kursaal and Conservatori for the upcoming Fira are: Obeses with Cobla Berga Jove; NewCat Ensemble; Toni Gomila and Oriol Broggi; Roberto Olivan; and Quico el Célio, el Noi i el Mut de Ferreries
Manresa born artist Maria Picassó designs image of 22nd Fira Mediterrània
30/05/2019 13:50
The internationally renowned artist Maria Picassó has designed a poster that reflects the cornerstones of Fira Mediterrània while also depicting a festival underneath the sea
Jordi Fosas to be New Artistic Director of Fira Mediterrània Manresa
25/02/2019 11:30
Jordi Fosas, until now, held the position of president of Cercle de Cultura Tradicional i Popular Marboleny and director of Festival Ésdansa de Les Preses
Fira Mediterrània ranked third best ‘large world-music festival’ by Transglobal World Music Chart (TWMC)
25/01/2019 13:05
Fira Mediterrània ranked third best ‘large world-music festival’ by Transglobal World Music Chart (TWMC)
Fira Mediterrània brings its 21st year to a close, defined by artistic exploration and rituals
11/10/2018 12:05
Fira Mediterrània has become an authentic laboratory for developing traditional culture through ground breaking initiatives and its hosting of five artist residencies in Manresa
A moving Mapuche ritual and Menorcan horses are among the new additions to Fira Mediterrània’s line- up
06/09/2018 16:00
Eighteen new additions complete the artistic programme of the 21st Fira Mediterrània Manresa
The 21st Fira Mediterrània explores the relationship between rituals and artistic creation
20/07/2018 17:12
The Cathedral of Manresa, La Seu, is the nerve centre of this year’s event, hosting the opening concert with the Basque musicians Kukai Dantza and Sharon Fridman, who perform Erritu (Ritual)
The largest festival of traditional culture in Europe plans to showcase the “Llibre Vermell” after its discovery at Fira Mediterrània
09/07/2018 10:51
Fira Mediterrània’s National and International Plan of Action has promoted the booking of Catalan groups in other countries
Tickets for the 21st Fira Mediterrània go on sale
01/06/2018 16:38
Eva Yerbabuena, Kepa Junkera, Les Anxovetes and Joana Gomila with Lali Ayguadé will perform in the Teatre Kursaal at the upcoming Fira Mediterrània. Arnau Tordera and Magí Canyelles, Carles Dénia, and Chano Domínguez and Paolo Fresu will give concerts at the Teatre Conservatori.
Fira Mediterrània celebrates 20 years of history
11/10/2017 14:38
Fira delivers four anniversary messages with four outstanding artistic projects: SABA!; A vore; Songs and dances from the Llibre Vermell de Montserrat and Mar de foc
Fira Mediterrània's promotional strategy abroad consists of 30 initiatives in Europe, Africa and the Americas
13/09/2017 12:47
A highlight of the National and International Plan of Action is the Pyrenees-Mediterranean Euroregion's new project, 'Traditional Cultures in Dialogue'
New practices that affect future of culture up for debate at Fira Mediterrània Business Area
13/09/2017 12:45
A professional conference, presentations of innovative projects, network meetings, artistic showcases and speed dating comprise the 20th Fira's extensive professional line-up
Twenty productions added to 20th Fira Mediterrània Manresa programme
04/09/2017 15:56
The announcement of the new additions to the programme — the programme preview was presented at the start of July — marks the completion of this year's artistic programme.
Humus Mediterrani, an alternative programme category of Fira Mediterrànea, to host open-air dancing in Plaça Europa
31/07/2017 16:14
Now in its fifth year, the concert series continues to enrich Fira Mediterrània's programme with seven, intimate and traditional folk performances
Amparanoia i Motivés! lead Estepa Mediterrània line-up with their own 20th anniversary projects
13/07/2017 15:29
The line-up of the 8th Estepa Mediterrània, also known as “Off”, includes 14 performances and 4 international artists
Tickets go on sale for all shows at the 20th Fira Mediterrània
05/07/2017 15:32
Today, all tickets for paid shows at the 20th Fira Fira Mediterrània Manresa go on sale
Future, Heritage, Innovation and Mediterranean Identity - 20 years of Fira Mediterrània Manresa
13/06/2017 16:59
The 20th Fira Mediterrània Manresa will take place from 5 to 8 October. For another year running, Manresa will become a nerve centre of traditional folk culture and world music for four days.