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 ...

Athletics: Barcelona Marathon

The route of the race passes some of the most emblematic monuments and locations in this city, such as the Sagrada Familia Church, La Pedrera house, Sant Pau Hospital and the Forum. The start and finish line of this 42.195-kilometre course is in Plaza de España Square.

Malaga Marathon

The route crosses the city and passes by some of its main monuments, through part of its historic centre and along the seafront of Malaga. It has been held since 2010 and is recognised as part of the official calendar of World Athletics, the world athletics body.

Athletics: Seville Marathon

The route is 42 kilometres and 195 metres long, running through this city in Andalusia . The Olympic Stadium located on the Cartuja Island is the start and finish point. Within the different participation categories established, there are two for people with disabilities.

Athletics: Palma Marathon

Palma holds a fully athletic day with four races along the streets of the city. As well as the marathon there is a half-marathon, a 10-kilometre race and a Nordic walking route around the city.

Athletics: Mediterranean Marathon

The idea is to enjoy a day of athletics beside the sea and to enjoy the route, as in addition to the Mediterranean Marathon, there is also a Half Marathon and other popular races. The course is generally flat, and the start and finishing lines are at the Catalonia Olympic Channel in Castelldefels.

Athletics: Bilbao Night Running Fest

This unique night race, which has been held in Bilbao since 2009, has established itself as one of the city's main sporting events. The 21-km long race kicks off at San Mamés Stadium and ends at the Bilbao Guggenheim Museum, crossing symbolic places, like Euskalduna palace, Arriaga Theatre, the Gran vía or Zubizuri bridge. ...

Mobile World Congress

Exhibition: Barjola, an apocryphal portrait

The exhibition allows us to rediscover the work of Juan Barjola from a contemporary perspective and to recognise the relevance of his proposal by connecting it with the creations of current artists such as Stephan Balkenhol, David Altmejd, Tomoo Gokita, Eva Alonso and Paco Pomet, among others and with those of iconic figures such as Francis ...

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 ...

Black Music Festival

The event has become a major highlight on the black music calendar, and in various towns around the province of Girona you can hear the rhythms of blues, soul and funk.

Run: San Silvestre Vallecana

This race is divided into two parts. We have the San Silvestre Popular race, open to any runner over 16 years old and the San Silvestre Vallecana Internacional, a much more exclusive event in which there are only 2,000 places for runners who have a qualifying time of less than 39 minutes (men) and 45 minutes (women) to cover the 10 kilometres. ...

Cycling: Quebrantahuesos

A year on, Sabiñánigo, a town in the north of Spain, province of Huesca, hosts “La Quebrantahuesos”, a tough cycling race in which several thousand cyclists from all over the world participate every year. An exciting test of endurance between several of the most demanding mountain passes in the Pyrenees.

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.

"Ciudad de Carmona" National Flamenco Competition

The Cultural Flamenco Week starts when the National Competition finishes. And in March, the Exaltation of the Saeta (traditional Easter Week song) takes place in the headquarters of the association.

Itálica International Cross-country

Internationally prestigious cross-country runners will come together to compete in these unique surroundings. This is an ideal opportunity to see top-level athletes in action, competing on this course, almost 11 kilometres long, that runs through the Santiponce archaeological site.

Emerita Lvdica

For a few days the city travels back to the 1st century AD and recreates Roman life on the streets and in the monuments. Performances take place in the Roman theatre and amphitheatre, fashion shows are held to display clothing from that period, a Roman market is organised, and gladiators return to the city. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Ibiza Pride

Days of non-stop leisure, with unique night entertainment options known around the world; paradisiacal beaches to enjoy the sun and the Mediterranean Sea; with a city, Eivissa, the historic center of which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO… And all in an LGBTQI+ friendly environment of joy and fun.

European Conference on Jewish Culture (Cordoba)

The programme includes solo and guided visits to monuments, as well as exhibitions, conferences, concerts, recitals and gastronomic events, all designed to give the general public an idea of the richness and fascination of the Jewish culture. ...

The Keys to the City

This is a unique opportunity to discover new heritage spaces in Salamanca, some of which are less known or even closed. The Convent of San Esteban (according to history one of the favourite places for Christopher Columbus to meditate), the House of Santa Teresa, the Colegio Mayor del Arzobispo Fonseca and the Old Library of the University are ...

“Illusion” Botanical Garden Christmas lights Malaga

Malaga joins once again in the tradition of sparkling Christmas gardens and adorns its botanical gardens with millions of lights this festive season. The show “Illusion” transports visitors to magical worlds of Christmas. An immersive journey of light, where nature intertwines with dreams and every corner is filled with fantasy and mystery.

Lumina Cathedral of Toledo

During a fascinating 50-minute tour, art, lighting effects, videomapping projections and immersive music guide visitors through the inside of this monument, which is considered a gem of Spanish Gothic architecture. ...

Roast Lamb Gastronomic Festival

Visitors to Aranda de Duero during the festival will have the chance to sample the lamb (whose quality is guaranteed thanks to the fact that it is milk-fed lamb marked with the Protected Geographic stamp, or IGP) roasted in a wood-burning oven, as part of a specially designed menu offered by a number of specialised roast meat restaurants. ...

Point and counterpoint: 20th century masters in the Jaime Botín collection

The visit is a unique opportunity to explore an outstanding selection of 20th-century works belonging to various artistic movements such as Cubism, Realism and Fauvism.

Val d’Aran Walking Festival

The Val d’Aran Walking Festival is celebrated during six days in the month of July. Five hiking activities are scheduled per day, with different routes, gradients and duration. A total of 30 routes are available, offering suitable alternatives for both amateur walkers and expert hikers. ...

"Folk del Mundo" (World Folk) International Festival of Music, Dance and Traditional Songs.

It takes place every year and the programme includes national and international groups that dance and perform folk music. The aim of the festival is to show cultural diversity and promote the participation of international groups. ...

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.

Tortosa Jazz Festival

The main festival concerts are held in the Felip Pedrell Auditorium and in different streets of the town, meaning audiences can enjoy jazz in the open air. The festival features prestigious groups in the world of jazz. There are also other parallel performances and related activities in various establishments around the town.

Bilbao BBK Live

In recent years, this has become established as one of the most important festivals in the country, and a key date in July for modern and alternative music fans. For three days, thousands of people live side by side outside in the open air, camping and enjoying the concerts.

International Fireworks Competition

The competition will fill the skies of Tarragona with light and colour against the beautiful background of the Playa del Miracle beach. It is a great open-air party which more than 60,000 spectators regularly attend. The winner of the competition will also receive the commission for the firework castle in the Santa Tecla fiesta on 23 September.

Folk Segovia

Every year this festival, which originated in the 1980s, presents rhythms and sounds from popular folklore and fusion music, and has among its objectives the promotion of young Spanish groups. ...