Girona Temps de Flors 2026 Guide
The Basílica de Sant Feliu, decorated for Temps de Flors.
Girona Temps de Flors: Experience Girona’s Most Beautiful Festival
If there is one moment of the year when my city transforms completely, it is during Girona Temps de Flors. As a local Girona guide, I can honestly say there is no experience quite as magical as walking through the Barri Vell while ancient stone streets, staircases, courtyards, and monuments become covered in thousands of flowers and artistic floral installations.
In 2026, Girona celebrates the 71st edition of this internationally famous festival, one of the most beloved spring events in Catalonia.
What Is Girona Temps de Flors?
Girona Temps de Flors is a city-wide floral exhibition that fills Girona’s historic center with color, fragrance, art, and creativity. The festival celebrates the arrival of spring while showcasing the beauty of Girona’s historic architecture and cultural heritage.
For nine days each May — this year from May 9 to May 17, 2026 — visitors can explore floral displays inside monuments, gardens, churches, courtyards, and hidden spaces that are normally closed to the public during the rest of the year.
The result is an extraordinary fusion of history, art, and nature.
From Small Flower Show to International Festival
Temps de Flors began in 1954 as a modest flower exhibition inside Girona City Hall. Originally called the “Provincial Flower Exhibition Contest,” the event steadily grew into one of the city’s most important cultural festivals.
Over the decades, the exhibition expanded from City Hall to Sant Pere de Galligants, later to Sant Domènec, and eventually throughout the entire Barri Vell.
Several key figures helped transform the festival into the international event it is today, including Rosa Maria Labayen, David Marca, and Josep Tarrés, whose passion and vision helped shape the identity of Temps de Flors for future generations.
Floral Art Throughout Girona’s Historic Center
One of the most special aspects of the festival is the collaborative spirit behind it. The floral installations are created by professional floral artists, designers, students, neighborhood associations, and hundreds of volunteers who donate their time and creativity to the event.
In 2026, visitors can explore up to 114 different floral spaces across the city.
Some of the most famous locations include:
Girona Cathedral
Arab Baths of Girona
Sant Pere de Galligants
Hidden private courtyards normally closed to the public
Historic staircases and medieval streets throughout the Barri Vell
Girona Cathedral, decorated for Temps de Flors
Many of these private spaces only become accessible thanks to the generosity of local residents and organizations such as the Association of Friends of Old Girona.
The festival itself is organized by the Girona City Council with support from sponsors, local cultural associations, and volunteer groups.
The Official Poster for 2026
The official poster for the 71st edition was created by Berta Bermúdez i Caparrós, an art student from Institut Santiago Sobrequés.
The design features a young woman surrounded by flowers, symbolizing spring, renewal, beauty, and the artistic spirit of the festival itself. The poster captures the elegance and creativity that define Girona during Temps de Flors.
The official poster for Temps de Flors 2026
Keyt’s Tips for Visiting Temps de Flors
Book a Guided Tour
During the festival, Girona becomes extremely busy. A private or small-group guided tour can help you navigate the crowds more efficiently while discovering the hidden stories behind the floral installations and historic sites. As an official local guide, I can also help you prioritize the most worthwhile spaces so you avoid spending valuable time waiting in unnecessary lines.
Visit at Night
Some of the indoor installations remain open late into the evening, especially on Saturdays, when certain spaces stay open until midnight. At night, the atmosphere changes completely. The lighting creates a mysterious and almost dreamlike experience that many visitors miss.
Visit During the Week If Possible
The final weekend is usually the busiest period of the festival. If your schedule allows, weekday visits are calmer and more enjoyable. Also note that some installations begin dismantling on the final evening starting around 7 PM.
La Pujada de Sant Domènec, with Sant Martí Sacosta church at the top. Temps de Flors is one of the very few times that this church is open to the public.
Why Temps de Flors Is So Special
Temps de Flors represents the creative heart of Girona. It is a celebration of community, art, history, and spring itself.
As a Girona guide, one of my favorite things is watching visitors experience the contrast between the city’s medieval stone architecture and the temporary fragility of the flowers. The city feels completely transformed — alive in a different way. It is the kind of event that people return to year after year.
Discover Girona Temps de Flors with a Local Guide
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The Eiffel Bridge, decorated for Temps de Flors
