Travel to the Misericordia Festival in Reus, with BusPlana

The city of Reus celebrates, from today, Thursday 21st, until next Monday 25th of September, the Misericordia Festival, with more than 150 events. It is a programme full of cultural, traditional and festive activities, with many proposals for the children, as well as for families and adults.   

From BusPlana, we provide you with schedules of the regular lines, which you can consult on our website so that you can travel to Reus, from Salou, Vila-seca or Cambrils, without any worries. You can also consult night bus schedules, so you can get from Salou to Reus with peace of mind, on Fridays, Saturdays and the eve of national holidays.  

Origin  

Misericòrdia Festival in Reus is the city's small festival, as Sant Pere Festival, which is the bug festival, is also held in June. These festivities originated in the 16th century, when the city began to suffer from a plague epidemic, and the Virgin of Misericordia appeared to a shepherdess, who promised the young woman that she would save Reus from this terrible event. At that time, the festivities had a more religious character; however, from the 20th century onwards, they began to take on a much more commemorative and festive character.   

This week 

This week's events include the presentation of the Guardons de la Ciutat 2023, today, Thursday 21st of September, at 8 p.m., in the Plenary Hall of Reus City Hall, to honour Reus society, with the title of Illustrious Son, the Medal of the City and the municipal honourable mentions to various entities. This same evening, from 8.30 p.m. onwards, Bravium Teatre will offer a theatrical stroll 'El Carro dels Romanços', through the old quarter.   

Tomorrow, Friday 22nd, the Seguici Petit parade will also take place in the afternoon from the Town Hall, and in the evening, there will be a concert by Les Salvatges, Niloga Boys, Skatarella and PD Bonkers in Plaça de la Llibertat.  

This Saturday, Diada Castellera de Misericòrdia, in Plaça del Mercadal, at 6 p.m.; the parade of Canó de les Festes, at 6:30 pm; and, at night, the great correfoc, with the participation of the Ball de Diables de Reus and many other entities of the territory. Also, the vermouth 'rumberu' and the popular fideuá, in Carrilet Market.   

On the eve of the festivities, Sunday, 24th of September, the 30th edition of the Reggus Festival will be held in La Palma; the Masclet parade, with the participation of various festive elements, from Plaça del Mercadal to Plaça de la Llibertat; and then the Rosari de Torxes, along Passeig de la Misericòrdia.   

That same night, there will be the 'revetlla', with Orquesta La Catalana, in Plaça d’Anton Borrell ; and the 'revetlla jove', with Orquesta Allioli and La Ghetto Orchestra, in Plaça de la Llibertat. 

Day of the Virgin of Misericordia 

Today, Monday 25th of September, Reus celebrates the big day of the festivities, with a wide range of events throughout the day. On this afternoon, from 5.30 p.m. onwards, you can enjoy the dances of the Giants, the Nanos, the folk dances and the bestiary. An hour later, the mass will take place, with the recitation of the rosary, inside the Sanctuary, where you can also see the solemn dance of the "Àliga” of Reus and the singing of the joys of the Virgin of Misericordia, by Orfeó Reusenc and with the musical accompaniment of Cobla Reus Jove.    

At the doors of the church, Xiquets de Reus will give a performance of Castells, at 7 p.m. This will be followed by the descent of the Ball de Diables de Reus to the sanctuary.   

The day will end with the lighting of the Víbria and the Drac, and the “Carretillada de Misericòrdia”, by the Ball de Diables; and the lighting of the façade of the sanctuary and the pyromusical display, by Pirotècnia Igual.   

Other cultural activities 

Next Friday 29th and Saturday 30th of September, the second edition of the Meeting of Festive Elements of the Neighbourhoods of Reus will be held, the aim of which is to show residents and visitors the cultural wealth of the municipality.  

Saturday, 7th of October, at 5 p.m., the Diada del Mercadal will take place, with the participation of Castellers de Vilafranca, Colla Jove Xiquets de Valls, Capgrossos de Mataró, Colla Vella dels Xiquets de Tarragona and Xiquets de Reus.   

Also, from 5th to 8th of October, the Bartrina Theatre will host Psicurt 2023, the festival of short films on Mental Health. There will also be various dramatised visits to learn about the history of the city, such as the one about the presence of witches in Reus; a visit to Casa Navàs; an escape room on the work of Gaudí, at the Gaudí Centre; and visits on Hidden Reus. 

What's new in 2023  

This new edition of 2023 includes two new features. Two new elements will be added to the set of festive elements. On the one hand, El Pere i la Lloba, by Colla Pessigolla, which is based on the children's story 'Peter and the wolf'. The new figure consists of a she-wolf, which is carried by two people; a big-headed man, Pere; and four sheep to be carried with a wheelbarrow, who accompany them.   

On the other hand, the Superadrac, from Supera't Association, has been introduced in the entourage, which is designed so that it can be carried by people in wheelchairs, with the aim of integrating people with functional diversity into the parades.  

So that you can get to Reus without any worries, BusPlana provides you with schedules of the regular lines, which you can consult on our website. Remember that the night bus from Salou to Reus is available, to make it easier for you to travel and enjoy these days of the festival.