International Sephardi Music Festival

This event was originally known as the Festival of the Spanish Jewish Network, “Sephardic Paths”. It is a meeting point where the public can get a deeper understanding of the different traditions of Sepchardic culture. Concerts of the musical genre by Spanish and international artists alternate with talks and conferences about this people. ...

Hiking festival

This is an opportunity to discover this hiking paradise with itineraries that take in some of the loveliest spots in La Palma. Among the most highly recommended routes are the route of the great cliffs, the rum route, the cheese route and the route known as the route of the Sistine Chapel of the Atlantic. ...

Salamanca Fair

Concerts, verbenas (popular festivals) and other shows make up part of the programme, along with the traditional floral offering to the Virgin, on the 8th of the month, and the procession to the New Cathedral.

Rioja Wine Harvest Festival

The town is filled with colour and fun in a celebration where wine and grapes take centre stage. There are numerous activities on offer, including traditional foot-crushing of grapes and the offering of the first must to the Virgen de Valvanera. ...

El Vítor Procession

It commemorates the arrival of the relics of Saint Turibius at his birthplace, in a procession called El Vítor, where residents of the village walk with flaming torches, made of grape skins, from the saint’s house to the shrine. ...

Quinquennial fiestas of the Descent of the Virgin

Every five years, from June to August, Santa Cruz de la Palma celebrates the Descent of the Virgin of Las Nieves, the patron saint of the island of La Palma. On the last Sunday of June there is a procession of local residents in traditional costumes, who bring the throne of the Virgin Mary down from its hilltop shrine to the church of El ...

America Day in Asturias

This great parade started as a tribute to the many Asturian emigrants to America who used to come back to visit Asturias in the summer. Close to 2,000 people take part in this colourful parade with floats, folk groups and bands, with representation from Latin American countries, some countries in Europe, and from towns and villages in the ...

Sueca International Mime Festival

This is the only festival in Spain dedicated exclusively to gestural theatre, and it is considered one of the three most important in Europe. It is divided into two sections: one focuses on the general public and the other on mime professionals. Shows and training come together at this event, from classics to the most innovative proposals. ...

Fiestas of San Cosme and San Damián in Arnedo

Spanish Music Festival

This now well-established event originated in 1988, and has a faithful following which grows ever larger with every edition. One of its particular features is that each year has been the occasion for the presentation and revelation of outstanding new musicians. ...

"Alcances" Atlantic Film Festival

Apart from the official section of Spanish shorts, European, Latin American and Asian films are also projected, and there are parallel activities such as exhibitions, contemporary music performances, theatre and seminars, as well as tributes and film sessions dedicated to important figures of international cinema.

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.

Fiestas of San Froilán

From 4 to 12 October, Lugo is taken over by the Fiestas of San Froilán, a celebration attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Two of the festive days stand out: 5 October, when religious ceremonies are held in honour of the patron saint Froilán; and the following Sunday, “O Domingo das Mozas”, a celebration of the traditional ...

Cervantes Week

Cervantes Week takes place around the writer's baptism date (9 October 1547) and includes all kinds of events, lectures, theatrical performances, concerts, etc. Two of the highlights are the Cervantes Gastronomic Event and the Quixote Market. ...

Architecture Week

This event is organised by the Official Architects' Association Foundation (COAM), and features numerous bodies, companies and institutions that have combined to offer a wide-ranging programme of activities related to architecture; everything from visits to buildings and guided routes, through to exhibitions, courses and lectures. ...

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 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 ...

Sailing: The “Gitana” (Gypsy) Cup

Boats take part in the following categories: Period vessels (launched up to 31 December 1949); Classic (launched between 1 January 1950 and 31 December 1975); replicas can also take part – boats designed during said periods but launched later, as long as they have been constructed following the original plans closely and using the same ...

International Nazarene Folk Sessions

The groups taking part perform their colourful music and dance shows on open-air stages. The main show takes place in the auditorium in Dos Hermanas Park, with some 10,000 spectators in attendance.

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.

Exhibition: MACBA. 30th Anniversary Collection

The exhibition draws surprising, even poetic, connections between its different pieces, which can be traced to different periods of the museum's existence and in which the cultural landscape has gradually changed, influenced by phenomena such as political resistance, migration or new ways of interaction. ...

Guitar BCN

It is an event that attracts guitar professionals of the full range of styles, from classical guitar to jazz and Latin beat. Key figures from the guitar world perform at the various venues prepared for this event.

Bringing down of the Virgin of Los Reyes

The Virgin is accompanied by dancers dressed in traditional red and white costumes, and multicoloured hats, and by the sound of "chácaras" (type of castanets) and drums. Practically the entire island comes to celebrate, with thousands of people gathering. ...

Farmers' Market: last Monday of October in Gernika

The stars are the “baserritarras” (farmers) and their products, displayed on some 900 stalls placed along central streets such as San Juan Ibarra, Paseleku, Artekale and Juan Calzada. The crowd-pleasers include contests in various categories such as vegetables, fruits, flowers, cheeses, txakoli and honey. ...

Festival Internacional Outono de Teatro (FIOT)

This festival, with a quarter-of-a-century of tradition behind it, offers more than a month of theatre. Its schedule is crammed with shows, including world or premières or ones specific to the region, and several co-productions created especially for this event. ...

Cadiz Ibero-American Theatre Festival

It is a meeting point that brings together Spanish and Latin American theatre companies, with shows centred on the performing arts. Theatre performances, montages and a broad range of associated activities make up the event programme.

Early Music Festival of Aranjuez

Over a period of almost two months, numerous concerts of early music are held in different venues throughout the city. Most of them take place in the outstanding setting of the Royal Palace in Aranjuez. ...

The Reconquest of Vigo

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. ...

Burela tuna festival

The food fair takes place on the dock and is the core of the festival. Here you can enjoy portions of albacore or white tuna in a variety of recipes: charcoal grilled, braised, in pies, and more. During the day the fun is usually accompanied by bagpipes, and at night there are concerts. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Main Fiestas in Vilafranca del Penedés

The city of Vilafranca del Penedés, in Barcelona province, Region of Catalonia, celebrates its main fiestas in honour of San Félix. The festivities start 29 August with the pealing of bells and a fireworks display which precede the inaugural proclamation. ...

European Conference on Jewish Culture (Segovia)

The programme includes solo and guided visits to monuments, as well as exhibitions, conferences, concerts, recitals and food sampling, all aimed at offering the general public an overview of the richness and interest of the Jewish culture.

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.

Nit de l’Albà Festival