El Cid Week

Masaveu Collection. Spanish art of the 20th century. From Picasso to Barceló

Without a doubt, this is a unique opportunity to contemplate a complete account of all the artistic movements of the 20th century through their protagonists. The tour ends with a room dedicated to works on paper, with collections of drawings and photographs, which will be rotated from time to time due to conservation needs.

San Sebastián Gastronomika

In each edition, different countries take centre stage with talks by some of their chefs and food critics. The list of speakers who have graced this meeting includes big names such as Rasmus Munk (creator of “holistic cuisine” in Denmark), René Redzepi (the father of New Nordic Cuisine), José Andrés (the ambassador of Spanish cuisine in the ...

La Librea of Valle de Guerra

The Librea, which was already celebrated at the beginning of the 19th century, is performed on the Saturday night after 7 October, the day of the Virgin of the Rosary, the date when the naval battle was fought, where, according to tradition, the Virgin herself played a major role. ...

San Lucas Fair

The city comes alive for a week and it is the best time to enjoy music, typical marquees, cultural activities and shows, bullfights and a festive atmosphere.

Equestrian Show at Caballerizas Reales

In 1570, Felipe II ordered the Caballerizas Reales to be built as a result of his great love for horses and to give rise to one of the best breeds in history: The Andalusian Horse – Pure Spanish Breed. ...

Nit de l’Albà Festival

Orense Folk Sessions

Twelve overseas groups take part in each edition. The festival opens with a performance to welcome all the participating groups, by the Provincial Dance School, in the city's Principal Theatre. ...

San Javier International Festival of Theatre, Music and Dance

It is a multidisciplinary event, with a wide-ranging programme of performing arts. From its beginnings, some of the best figures in theatre, music and dance from the Spanish and international circuits have performed on its stage. Classical pieces go side by side with new versions and modern interpretations in different artistic disciplines.

Renaissance Week

Several locations, such as the Plaza Mayor, the Reales Carnicerías, Plaza Segovia and the surroundings of the La Mota castle, host the Renaissance Week. Gastronomic fairs, markets, dramatised visits to the castle, guided tours of museums and monuments, parades of the Royal Courts, an “imperial” camp with falconry displays, exhibitions and ...

Sant Magí

The celebrations include the water parade with its traditional retinue, the spectacular sight of the castells (in which amazing human towers are created), processions, musical performances and exhibitions.

Windsurfing: Grand Slam Tenerife El Médano

The competition will be held at Playa El Cabezo, in El Médano, Granadilla de Abona, an iconic windsurfing location worldwide. Thanks to its constant wind conditions, quality waves and privileged natural environment, it is an ideal setting for high-level events and a regular training ground for international windsurfers. ...

Horse racing by night at the Hipódromo racecourse

The nights at the racecourse start at the beginning of every summer and feature horse racing at nightfall. They also offer the chance to enjoy the thrill of horse racing together with a delicious meal in the restaurant.

Ciudad de La Bañeza Speed Grand Prix

The streets of the town of La Bañeza (León) host this unique event that gathers people from Spain and abroad. It has been taking place every summer for 53 years.

San Ginés International Regatta

It is one of the oldest first-class regattas in Spain. The route, 111 nautical miles long, connects the cities of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria) and Arrecife (Lanzarote). The race is characterised by harsh sea and wind conditions.

Pyrenean Folk Festival

The events-packed programme of the Pyrenean Folklore Festival is one of the main reasons for its success. The festival offers numerous musical performances accompanied by exhibitions, gastronomic events, workshops on a variety of instruments, and introductory dance sessions where people can try learning the dances of all the participating ...

MUSEG. Segovia Music Festival.

Performing arts take to the streets in the city of Segovia (Region of Castile-León), declared a World Heritage site, for the MUSEG. Segovia Music Festival. The events include the Open Festival and the Youth Festival, and particularly the Chamber Music Week, which features some the genre's leading soloists and ensembles. ...

Viveiro International Traditional Folk Festival

This event is held to coincide with the local patron saints' fiestas - San Roque and Nuestra Señora. The performances of the different groups take place on a stage set up in Viveiro's Plaza Mayor square, attended by some 6,000 to 7,000 spectators each day. ...

Octopus Festival

Thousands of diners come together around huge copper cooking pots to sample this food, which is so typical in Galicia. Between 25,000 and 30,000 kilos of octopus are prepared during the festivities, as well as other traditional regional dishes such as Cea bread and pies, accompanied by Ribeiro wine.

International Jazz and Blues Festival of Pontevedra

This is an event that lovers of jazz and blues music just can't miss, bringing together internationally acclaimed artists and young performers. The concerts range from classical jazz rhythms to blues and funk.

Cambrils International Music Festival

This is a multidisciplinary event that takes in different musical styles, from jazz to flamenco, along with dance, aiming to promote cultural awareness. The performances, shows and concerts take place in stunning locations such as Samá Park and Vilafortuny Castle.

Sierra International Festival

It is meeting point that brings together artists from all over the world, centred around music, dance, and other elements of traditional culture. Dancers and musicians offer a range of different performances for audiences at the festival’s nighttime shows. The event features folk groups from all over Spain and the five continents. ...

"City of A Coruña" International Folk Festival

The event is held during August, coinciding with the city's most emblematic festivities, the María Pita Fiestas. For five days, each participating group makes one single performance, about 20 minutes long. The programme is made up of four or five international groups and several Spanish ones.

La Verbena de la Paloma

This fiesta is mainly celebrated on Plaza de la Paja, Calle Toledo, Plaza de las Visitillas, and the streets around the parish church of La Virgen de la Paloma. As well as religious traditions like the procession of the Virgin, there are competitions, music of every kind on outdoor stages, tapas routes… Especially after sunset, the crowds come ...

The Cipotegato

The Cipotegato is the main character of the fiesta in Tarazona, and starting at noon every 27 August, he runs around the town while people throw tomatoes at him. In a harlequin costume, he runs along paths that open up through the crowds of people lining the streets, who throw tomatoes at him, and inevitably, at each other, turning the event ...

Moors and Christians festival in Ontinyent

The streets of Ontinyent come alive with festive high spirits, colour and music in this dramatised recreation of the Christian conquest of the town by Jaime I in the 13th century. ...

Ciutadella Summer Music Festival

Furthermore, the concerts are held in a unique venue: the cloister in the Church of El Socorro seminary, in Ciutadella. The festival programme is usually top quality and includes a wide variety of events. Famous opera singers, musicians and orchestras can be seen at this festival. ...

Villablanca International Dance Festival

This dance has been performed year after year in front of a statue of Nuestra Señora de la Blanca, the town's patron saint, for centuries. The strength and tradition of this dance is proven in its very existence - Charles III prohibited it in any religious procession or function. ...

San Sebastián Music Fortnight

This is a classical music season which takes in a broad range of styles and composers. Apart from the Kursaal Centre, other venues include the Principal Theatre, the old churches and Miramar Palace. Opera, classical ballet, symphony concerts and medieval music are some of the styles that are protagonists at the event.

Day of the Typical Ansó Costume

Every year on the last Sunday in August the people of Ansó dress up in the town's typical costume, which probably dates back to the Middle Ages. Throughout the day many people act out different traditions from Ansó, and there is a parade in which the typical costume and its different varieties can be seen. ...

Castillo de Niebla Theatre and Dance Festival

Visitors can enjoy first-class theatre and dance performances by internationally prestigious companies in the courtyard of the castle (with capacity for 900 people). This is the ideal opportunity to discover a unique setting: a work of architecture which is Roman in origin, and has undergone reforms by Visigoths, Arabs and Christians.

Ronda International Folk Gala

The festival is held in Ronda's Blas Infante Auditorium, next to the bullring, on the last days of August and first of September, coinciding with the Pedro Romero fair and fiesta celebrations. ...

Girona International Amateur Theatre Festival FITAG

The FITAG has an important place on the European amateur theatre circuit, and has become a reference point for theatre groups and companies all over the world. It aims to support the exchange of theatrical experience between different cultures, and to create a space for dialogue, debate and discovery amongst the participants - audience as well ...

Summer scenarios in Alcázar de San Juan

All the shows take place outdoors, at night, in venues such as the squares of Santa Quiteria, Santa María and La Trinidad. Musical events include particularly the World Music Festival and performances of flamenco and traditional regional folklore.

Schubertiada

The event focuses on the musical work of Schubert and the German Romantic movement in general. Spanish and international artists come together at the Santa María Church, with concerts interpreting works by this brilliant composer and musician.

La Cordà de Paterna

The Cordà marks the end of the Fiestas Mayores festival in Paterna, a municipality in Valencia, and takes place in the early hours after the last Sunday in August. An unparalleled firework show, it allows spectators to really feel and experience a festival that has been passed down from our ancestors to the present day. ...