Surfing: Goanna Pro International Open

The event coincides with the Easter week celebrations, and is now a traditional event on Tapia beach. The competition brings together the best surfers on the international circuit, as well as crowds of visitors who come down to the beach to witness the spectacle.

Titirimundi, International Puppet Theatre Festival

An event for puppet fans, it is held at indoor venues as well as on the streets of the city. Companies from different countries present a range of performances, ranging from traditional puppets to acrobatic groups and street entertainment. Children and adults alike can enjoy this theatrical art in which tradition combines with the avant-garde.

Descent of the Angel in Peñafiel

The celebration has a long tradition in the town, and probably evolved from religious performances in the Middle Ages. The ceremony begins in the Plaza de España Square, when bells and rockets announce the beginning of the procession of the Virgin from the Church of Santa María. ...

Battle of Wine

The origin of this tradition dates back to a possible dispute with the nearby town of Miranda de Ebro over the ownership of a rural area in the municipality, Riscos de Bilibio, where the festive battle takes place. After a mass, this peaceful battle starts with both sides throwing litres of wine at each other non-stop. ...

The Obanos Mystery Play

Las Mondas

The festivities start on Palm Sunday with the traditional Mondas Proclamation in the different neighbourhoods of the town. Then there is a cultural week with conferences, exhibitions, concerts, award ceremonies, tasting of typical products, etc. ...

Night of the Drums (Noche de los tambores)

The drumming of drums begins at midnight on Holy Tuesday in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento in Mula. From that moment on, the drum sets the rhythm and is the beating heart of the city until four in the afternoon on Wednesday. The tradition dates back to the mid-19th century and is a celebration open to anyone who wants to take part. ...

The Living Passion of Oliva de la Frontera

The streets of Oliva de la Frontera become the settings and backdrop for the most important episodes of the Passion. The event, involving more than 400 actors and extras, has been held for over 40 years and is a unique way to experience the traditions and emotions of a Spanish Easter. ...

'Paso del fuego' [fire walking]. Las Móndidas festival

This ritual takes place every 23 June, on the night before San Juan, in the village of San Pedro Manrique in Soria. It consists of walking barefoot over the hot embers of a bonfire, which is meticulously prepared. It is lit at 9 pm using two thousand kilos of oak wood, which burns easily and does not form clumps, and at 11. ...

Picaos in San Vicente de la Sonsierra

It is the only display of penitence featuring flagellation, a common practice in many places until the 18th century. Despite the passing of time and prohibitions, this ritual has been kept alive in the town. Throughout the course, the disciplinantes or penitents, dressed in white robes, whip their own backs with esparto cords for twenty minutes.

Beyond the Music Festival

The whole of Benasque echoes to the sounds of chamber music during this festival. In addition to the main concerts given by promising young international talents in this genre, there are also rehearsals in various different places in the town, and a range of parallel activities such as exhibitions, international encounters and excursions ...

Flamenco Biennial

The event combines a flamenco competition with a range of performances, both song and dance, of this typical Spanish art. The selection of artists and organisation of the event is undertaken by a consortium comprising an artistic committee, made up of five key figures from the flamenco world, and an advisory committee, made up of ten experts ...

Tapas competition in Avila

Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of tapas which combine tradition with modernity and are prepared with the finest product of the region. The best recipes for the most discerning foodies.

'Castells' competition (human towers)

The main 'colles castelleres' (the associations or clubs of Catalonia's 'castelleres' or castle-makers) can be seen in the Tàrraco Arena Plaza (the old bullring) in the longest, most competitive, and thrilling of these feats. The 'castells' (human castles) have been awarded the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity designation.

Menorca Talayotic Exhibition. World Heritage designation

The exhibition reveals the uniqueness of Talayotic architecture and its close relationship with the Menorcan landscape, with which it has coexisted for more than 2,600 years. ...

Exhibition: Occidens

Visitors can listen to the real voices of the Leire monks singing Gregorian chants or see reconstructions of ancient settlements based on the archaeological remains on display. The tour also showcases the cathedral’s stunning Gothic cloister and features relics, crosses and Marian sculptures. ...

Bilbao Triathlon

The 1,900-metre swim takes place in the estuary, next to the Guggenheim Museum. The 90-km bike section crosses Bilbao, and the run goes past buildings such as Arriaga Theatre, Euskalduna Palace, the City Hall and the Guggenheim and Maritime Museums.

Sónar. International Festival of Progressive Music and Multimedia Arts in Barcelona

This event is a chance for audiences to catch up with all the latest trends and the top artists on the Spanish and international electronic music scene. The programme comprises a wide range of activities, with DJ sessions, concerts and exhibitions of works in all the multimedia formats (installations, art on the web, design, etc. ...

FIB. Benicàssim International Festival

For a few days, at the Benicàssim concert venue, this event becomes the centre of attention for the alternative world of pop-rock and electronic music in Spain. It is the first alternative festival with a great following that was established in the country, becoming a reference for many others that are also successful today.

International Comic Fair

This event offers comic fans a great opportunity to indulge their hobby. As well as discovering the new comics on offer from the publishers in the sector, visitors will be able to meet numerous top comic artists, attend film premieres and concerts, and take part in comic workshops. ...

Motorcycle racing: Grands Prix of Spain and Andalusia

Jerez de la Frontera, in Cádiz, southern Spain, hosts a unique week of sport. On the first weekend, the traditional Spanish Grand Prix, and on the second weekend the new Andalusian Grand Prix. Both events will include competitions in the MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 categories.

Tennis: Conde Godó Trophy

The competition takes place as part of the second stage of the international ATP circuit. The tournament is a good opportunity to enjoy some of the world's ten best tennis-players, including previous winners Fernando Verdasco and Rafa Nadal.

Ibero-American Advertising Festival. El Sol

This is a meeting point for creative media, covering every facet of commercial media and advertising. In recent years there has been a particular focus on online media. The festival was launched in 1986 in Bilbao. In 2019, its headquarters moved to Madrid and from 2023 it takes place in Malaga.

Tennis: Mutua Madrid Open

More than 200 professional tennis players, many of them world stars, and one single objective: to become the king of the court. That is the goal that the participants in all categories (men's and women's, singles and doubles) have in mind. ...

ARCO. International Contemporary Art Fair

Having become the greatest artistic and cultural event of our time and a single leader in reaching out to the international state-of-the-art plastic industry, ARCO is also extending its scope of influence to research activities, arts integration, promotion and training, including interfaces between those involved in the artistic sector, which ...

Malaga Festival. Films in Spanish

Every year the festival includes feature-length and short films and documentaries in Spanish. Malaga is transformed into a centre for debate and a meeting point for figures in the film industry, as well as a platform for showcasing a wide range of productions. ...

El Segura International Folk Festival

It is a major event promoting happiness, respect, tolerance and solidarity, bringing together people of different races, religions, ideas and origins, with a great festive atmosphere and one common language: folk. ...

La Mar de Músicas Festival

The festival focuses on folk music from all over the world and, over the course of a month, the town becomes a major festive forum. All kinds of art forms are welcomed at this event. Some 50 groups and solo artists perform on the different stages prepared for the festival. ...

Athletics: Sol Half Marathon Magaluf

What began in 1984 as a local competition now welcomes athletes from 24 different countries and three continents who have been among its top finishers. This season is also expected to draw a large field of contenders, thanks to its perfect combination: a city full of high quality tourist services, and a top-flight athletic competition.

Motorcycle racing: Aragon Grand Prix

The races will take place in the Alcañiz circuit (Teruel) at a crucial point in the championship, as there are only a few chances left to decide the best driver... ¿Will it be Lorenzo, Rossi, Márquez? They're already revving up their engines.

Mad Cool Festival

A leisure and culture festival, an encounter with artistic expression. On one hand, large-scale stages with performances by internationally acclaimed musicians. On the other, different spaces for new creators and cultural trends.

San Sebastián International Jazz Festival. Jazzaldia

The Jazzaldia is the oldest jazz festival in Spain and one of the oldest in Europe. A musical event open to all audiences and to every style and trend. More than 60 performances will take place over the course of six days: the Kursaal Auditorium and Plaza de la Trinidad will be subject to paid entry, while other venues, including Zurriola ...

Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Marathon

This 42-kilometre run through the city each year attracts some one million people who turn out to cheer on the athletes in the unique setting of Madrid. The city is transformed into a huge outdoor stadium to receive athletes from all over the world, who compete for victory against the backdrop of the Royal Palace, Paseo del Arte (Art Avenue), ...

Etnosur. Ethnic music and arts in the Sierra del Sur Mountains

The event is a meeting point for different cultures, and is aimed at adults and children alike. Festival activities take place in different parts of the town of Alcalá (Jaén province) during the day, and then at the fair/show ground at night. ...

Huesca International Film Festival

The festival, whose main venue is the Teatro Olimpia theatre, has three official sections dedicated to short films: the Latin-American competition, the Documentary competition and the International competition. It also features the award of the special prizes 'Pepe Escriche' and 'City of Huesca'. ...

L'Aplec del Caragol gastronomic snail festival

For three days, thousands of locals from Lleida, organised into different groups and associations, along with visitors to the town, celebrate this fiesta whose main star is the snail. The event takes place during May in the Campos Elíseos park. More than 200,000 people take part, consuming around 12 tonnes of snails. ...