Girona is one of the four provincial capitals of Catalonia. Located in the extreme northeast of the Iberian Peninsula, it is situated in a prime location: just a few kilometres from the Pyrenees and French border, less than an hour by car from the coast, and only 100 km from Barcelona.

As a city with more than two thousand years of history, Girona is an extraordinary place. Its exceptional location, historical city centre, and its broad cultural and gastronomic appeal have made it a leading destination in Catalonia.

Girona is a city built on a “human scale”, which makes it the perfect choice for hosting an event like the Europa Cantat Junior festival. The scale of the city’s old quarter will allow participants to travel on foot between the different locations, allowing the buzzing atmosphere of the festival to echo throughout the city, filling it with music and choral song.

Girona has numerous cultural facilities as well as being a tourist destination and university city, which means it has everything necessary to be the perfect candidate to host this type of event. In addition, it should be noted that the city is well-connected to the rest of Europe both by car, train and plane, with its own airport and a high-speed railway station.