Rusc 2026
14th L'Espluga de Francolí Poetry Festival
From July 17 to August 1
Museu Terra once again becomes the central beehive where words, music, and movement converge.
Under the artistic direction of Alba Vinyes Lasso, Rusc 2026 will feature a dance performance by Sol Picó, a concert by L'arannà, a sound installation by Pepe Seguí, book presentations, Rusquet, and the grand poetry recital closing event, which this year moves to Saturday at midday in a vermouth format.
Come and be part of this cultural swarm and experience poetry from within!
Program
2026
BOOK PRESENTATION AND POETRY READING
«Espigues en flor. El retorn», by Maria Antònia Salvà
RUSC opens its fourteenth edition by reclaiming the memory of Maria Antònia Salvà, the first woman recognized as a poet in the Catalan language in the 20th century and an essential reference for current generations.
The presentation of the volume Espigues en flor. El retorn, published by Editorial Barcino
The edition is curated by philologist and researcher Lluïsa Julià
The presentation will be given by Lluïsa Julià.
Free admission.
07.17.26 | 6:30 PM
Free admission.
INAUGURATION. SOUND INSTALLATION
«Canta i labora», by Pepe Seguí
Canta i labora is a sound art installation by Pepe Seguí that explores the traces and absence of traditional work songs
The exhibition can be visited from its inauguration on July 24 until September 27
Avoiding nostalgic reconstruction, the work builds an acoustic space in a continuous loop where different temporalities coexist: automatons that mechanically reinterpret human effort, documentary footage from Alan Lomax's historical archive (1950s), and contemporary recordings
Free admission.
07.24.26 | 7 PM
Free admission.
CONTEMPORARY DANCE
«Lastre», by Sol Picó
The official opening of the fourteenth edition is structured around Lastre, an autobiographical contemporary dance piece by Sol Picó
Conceived as a 25-minute site-specific work for the museum's exterior, this solo marks the prelude to a trilogy focused on a process of liberation and healing
On stage, Picó's dance unfolds accompanied by three dancers and inextricably intertwined with Judit Farrés' musical composition
Free admission.
07.30.26 | 8 PM
Free admission.
CONCERT
«Turmarí», by L'arannà
The duo formed by Anna Sala and Lara Magrinyà delves into the musical tradition of Ibiza and Formentera
A young, feminine, and experimental proposal that filters folklore and traditional peasant dance through modernity, breaking the cliché of a postcard paradise to connect with the true roots of the islands
Admission: €5
Pre-registration required.
07.31.26 | 7 PM
Admission: €5
EL RUSQUET. CHILDREN'S SHOW
«Núvols, estels i contes del cel», by Alma i la Mar de Contes
The festival's children's program, under the Rusquet label, presents Núvols, estels i contes del cel (Clouds, Stars, and Sky Tales), a show by Alma i la Mar de Contes.
The proposal offers a poetic and playful approach to meteorological and astronomical phenomena through oral narration. Through three traditional tales from around the world where clouds, water, and stars take center stage, the work connects children's imagination with the cycles of nature from a purely pedagogical perspective.
A morning event designed for families to enjoy in the museum garden.
Free admission.
08.01.26 | 11 AM
Free admission.
RECITAL - VERMOUTH
Poetry recital
The festival concludes its fourteenth edition with the grand poetry recital which, unlike previous years, changes day and time, moving to the weekend vermouth instead of the classic Thursday evening.
This daytime and relaxed format will gather the verses of Antoni Clapés, Anna Gual, Roser Bastida, and Àlex Rebollo in the garden, offering a polyphony of accents in direct dialogue with the land and memory.
The definitive closing will be provided by L'esperança encara dansa (Hope Still Dances), an approach to the poetry of Clementina Arderiu through the cello and voice of Glòria Coll Domingo. A proposal that is part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Arderiu's death to mark the perfect end to RUSC.
Free admission.
08.01.26 | 12 PM
Free admission.
This was Rusc 2025!
FAQS
What is Rusc?
Rusc is the Poetry Festival of L'Espluga de Francolí. An annual event that began in 2013 at Museu Terra (formerly Museu de la Vida Rural).
«The desire that moves us to establish a beehive of poets is the need to lavish and consume poetry, to bring poets closer to an audience eager for words, making available, in mid-summer and on the eve of the Major Festival, a selection of honeys from the Catalan lands.»
With these words by Jordi Carulla Ruiz, director of Rusc, the L'Espluga de Francolí Poetry Festival was born.
A festival that has always counted on the invaluable collaboration of Edicions Poncianes, the L'Espluga de Francolí City Council, and the Department of Culture of the Government of Catalonia.
When is it held?
Rusc is held every July, coinciding with the Major Festival of L'Espluga de Francolí.
Where is it held?
At Museu Terra in L'Espluga de Francolí.
How much is admission?
Admission to most Rusc events is free, as is the case for the main recital and preliminary events. Some events, however, require payment.
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