Poesia i + 2026 Festival in Caldes d'Estrac: poetry, music and the Mediterranean
The Poesia i + 2026 Festival returns to fill the Maresme coast with verse, music, and contemporary art, centered in Caldes d'Estrac and the Fundació Palau . This campaign transforms squares, parks, and heritage sites into stages where words blend with sound experimentation, visual arts, and the most daring creations.
In this article we tell you what the 2026 campaign is , who the guest artists are, how to get your tickets, where it is held and how to get there easily from Barcelona and the rest of Maresme.
What is the Poesia i + 2026 campaign?
La campaign 2026 Poesia i + brings together an intense program of recitals, hybrid concerts, performances, talks, and family-friendly activities over several days. The festival maintains its spirit: to bring poetry to new audiences, break down barriers between genres, and reclaim the legacy of the Palau Foundation
as a cultural engine of the territory.
In addition to Caldes d'Estrac, the festival extends to other municipalities in the Maresme region, with activities in theaters, cultural centers and unique outdoor spaces, always with a contemporary and Mediterranean perspective.
Artists Poetry i + 2026
The 2026 lineup of artists brings together poets, musicians, performers and creators from different scenes and generations.
You can check the official and updated list on the festival's artist page: Poesia i + 2026 Artists.
- Contemporary Poetry: established voices and new generations exploring the poem on stage.
- Music and spoken word: projects that mix electronics, folk, experimentation and spoken word.
- Performance and visual arts: proposals that go beyond the classic recital format.
To ensure maximum accuracy, we recommend copying directly from the official 2026 artists page and pasting all confirmed names and projects here.
Tickets and passes: how to buy tickets for the Maresme Poetry Festival Poesia i + 2026
tickets for all festival activities They are available through the official website: Poetry Tickets i +.
All tickets and passes include Administration fees.
Ticket types and season tickets
- Individual tickets:
Access to every activity or concert at the festival. Tickets are paid for those 12 years and older. - Free entry for children:
Children up to 12 years old do not pay admission, but it is mandatory Book your free ticket through the sales page and attend accompanied by an adult. - General season ticket / €120:
It entitles you to attend all events organized in Caldes d'Estrac (with some specific exceptions) and several events in other municipalities of Maresme. - Blind subscription:
Designed for the most loyal fans, it grants access to all concerts organized in Caldes d'Estrac and various events in other towns in the Maresme region. It includes priority in selecting concerts once the full program is announced. - Blind pass with accommodation (from €100, currently unavailable):
It includes access to several concerts and one night in a hotel with breakfast in Caldes d'Estrac, according to the conditions indicated on the ticket website.
Discounts available
- 30% off ’s relationship with the Youth Card.
- 20% off ’s relationship with the Library Card and the TRESC Card.
- 50% off all with Friends of the Palau Foundation.
It is necessary to contact the organization by email (parrafs@fundaciopalau.cat) indicating which events you wish to attend. - 10% off for people registered in Caldes d'Estrac.
This discount applies from a specific date at the box office (not available for online sale) and must be justified with ID or registration certificate.
No refunds or exchanges of tickets are allowed, except in the case of cancellation of the show due to force majeure , according to the refund policy indicated on the ticket website.
21st Edition of Maresme i+ Poetry Festival
The following video features some images from the 2024 edition of this major art festival, as the Poesia i + Festival has celebrated its 20th edition to date. This is confirmed by the public announcement in 2025 of the festival's twentieth edition , organized by the Fundació Palau, which boasts two decades of established history.
Where the festival is: Fundació Palau and spaces in Maresme
The heart of the festival is located at the Fundació Palau , in Caldes d'Estrac: Fundació Palau, Calle Riera, 54, 08393 Caldes d'Estrac (Maresme)
The activities are spread across several locations in Caldes d'Estrac, such as:
- Can Muntanyà Park (carrer de la Riera, 54).
- Pati de la Fundació Palau (carrer de la Riera, 54).
- Can Cabanyes (carrer de la Riera, 23).
In addition, the festival schedules activities in other municipalities of Maresme (Teià, Arenys de Mar, Sant Pol de Mar, Vilassar de Mar, Dosrius, Mataró, Alella, etc.), always detailed in the official program.
How to get to Poesia i + 2026
Access by car
- N-II Highway:
Caldes d'Estrac is located next to the N-II, following the coast of Maresme. - C-32 motorway (exit 108):
From Barcelona or Girona, the C-32 is the fastest option. Take the 108 output towards Caldes d'Estrac. - Parking:
There is free, festival-only parking available at the Can Muntanyà esplanade,
in front of the Fundació Palau. The space has limited capacity and is controlled by festival staff.
Train
- Renfe – Line R1:
The R1 commuter line connects Barcelona with Caldes d'Estrac (Caldes d'Estrac / Caldetes).
From the station, you can walk to the Fundació Palau and the Parc de Can Muntanyà.
Night bus
- Line N82:
Throughout the night, the night bus N82 connects the area with Mataró and Barcelona.
The nearest stop is Sant Vicenç de Montalt – N-II – Cruïlla.
It is recommended to check the updated schedules on the corresponding transport website.
Services and catering
The festival's catering service in Caldes d'Estrac is managed by Àgape and is located in Parc de Can Muntanyà . The restaurant and bar are open from approximately 20:00 PM to 1:00 AM , so you can have dinner or a drink before and after the concerts.
In the other towns where the festival takes place, there is also catering service within the venues where the performances are held, with a menu adapted to each space.
Practical tips for enjoying the festival
- Arrive early: It is recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes early to facilitate access.
- Check the schedule: Check schedules, venues and artists on the official website before buying tickets.
- Night transport: If you're going back to Barcelona, check the timetables for the R1 train and the N82 bus.
- Respect for spaces: The festival takes place in heritage and natural settings; please respect the environment and follow the staff's instructions.
Credits and organization
The Poesia i + Festival is a production of the Fundació Palau , with artistic direction, production, graphic design, communication and technical production by different specialized teams, and with the support and collaboration of various institutions and entities of Maresme.
For more details about the 2026 campaign, artists, schedules and possible changes, always consult the official festival website: 2026 Campaign – Poesia i +.
