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. ...

Jaleo!

Indie, pop, rock, electronica and new trends come together in a dynamic programme designed for audiences with diverse tastes. The event, created with the aim of offering a cultural option beyond the summer season in the Galician music scene, brings together top-tier national artists alongside emerging talents who are shaping the current ...

Virgen de Ermitana patron saint's day fiesta

In September, Peñíscola, on the coast of Castellón, commemorates the Virgen de la Ermitana. The most outstanding element of these fiestas are the danses, traditional dances that are the pinnacle of the town’s devotion to its patron saint. These are age-old dances that evoke the village’s warrior and peasant traditions. ...

The Cantabrian Wars

This festive reconstruction of the Cantabrian Wars has been held since 2001 and takes place from the last weekend in August to the first in September. The town is decked out to recreate Cantabria’s resistance to the Roman empire. ...

Castell de Peralada Festival

Peralada, in the Region of Catalonia, celebrates a new edition of its prestigious festival, that brings together music, theatre and a range of multi-disciplinary shows. ...

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.

Battle of the flowers in Laredo

The high point of the celebration comes at about 5:30 in the afternoon, when the parade of floats adorned with fresh flowers sets off through the streets of Laredo. However people have been busy decorating the carts since the night before, and the town is already caught up in the festival atmosphere. ...

“City of Cadiz” International Puppet Festival

Throughout May, Cadiz hosts one of the city's unmissable events: The International Puppet Festival. Families and people of all ages enjoy the puppet and marionette shows every year. The festival features renowned artistic companies from Spain and other countries and presents proposals and activities aimed at both children and young audiences. ...

Irish Fleadh Festival

The festival includes musical performances at iconic locations in the historic center of Cáceres, such as the Plaza de la Concatedral de Santa María, the Foro de los Balbos and the Palacio de Carvajal, as well as in the city's bars and pubs. It also has workshops and conferences.

The Mayor of Zalamea

It always takes place in the second fortnight of August in the same place that the story is set: Zalamea de la Serena, a beautiful town in the region of La Serena. The first Mayor of Zalamea took place in 1636, when plays were created to be acted out in public rather than written down. ...

Unreleased Film Festival

The festival’s official programme is combined with parallel festival on social cinema, and another on films by young creators and works by film-makers from Extremadura. ...

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. ...

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. ...

'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.

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.

RACC Rally Catalonia – Costa Daurada

The competition begins in the town of Salou, in the province of Tarragona, and is based during the three days at the PortAventura theme park. The race is decisive and scores for different championships.

El Cid Week

La Alternativa. Barcelona Independent Film Festival

The main aim of the event is to present and promote independent cinematographic productions from Spain and overseas in four sections: shorts, feature films, animation and documentaries. Other parallel activities outside the competition, such as round tables, chats and talks complete the festival programme.

International Environmental Film Festival. SUNCINE

It is an event that aims to unite these two art forms: film and environment. On the one hand, film is the art of expression using images and sound; on the other hand, the environment is all the nature that surrounds humanity, hence the art of life. A series of film screenings on the theme of the environment are in the running for the Golden Suns.

Jean Bouin International Athletics Event

The Jean Bouin race has been held in the streets of Barcelona since 1920 and has had the international category since 1946. It features participation by many of the world’s best distance runners and has different categories so that all sports enthusiasts can take part.

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. ...

Estampa. International Contemporary Art Fair

The main purpose of Estampa is to promote contemporary art collecting in Spain, gallery ownership, and Spanish art at home and abroad. The fair offers several different publicity and information programmes, forums, and activities to encourage a greater understanding of the contemporary art scene and the current collectors’ market. ...

Science Week

It actually takes place over two weeks, and will include over 500 activities in different cities, town and villages in the Region of Madrid: open days, film series, workshops, exhibitions, conferences, guided tours, excursions, etc. ...

Buitrago del Lozoya's Medieval Fair

For three days at the start of September, the town of Buitrago del Lozoya travels back to the Middle Ages when it organises a mediaeval fair inside its walled enclosure, and recreates the customs and traditions of the period. ...

Veranos de la Villa summer festival

A summer programme for nights in the Spanish capital, with events taking place at different venues in the city. With a range of culture and leisure events including concerts, theatre, dance and zarzulea (musical comedy) , and even film and opera.

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. ...

International Classical Music Festival of Pollença

This event is an international reference on the classical music festival circuit, and forms part of the European Festival Association; the programme includes the best orchestras and renowned soloists, as well as choirs and opera singers. ...

The Caballada Fiesta

It commemorates the charge of muleteers in Atienza, 1162, that saved king Alfonso VIII from falling into the hands of his uncle, Ferdinand II of León, who wanted to seize the throne from him. ...

World Press Photo (Vitoria-Gasteiz)

Discover the power of photography as a means of communication which can transcend any border. These are the winning photographs from the prestigious international World Press Photo competition. Many of the photos in this exhibition form part of our collective memory and have become the defining images of important historic events.

Motor racing: Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix

During the two days prior to the race, the free practice and qualifying sessions are held to determine the starting position. Circuit de Catalunya boasts 65,700 seats divided across 14 grandstands and more than 35,000 general admission spots. The unique layout of this track makes the race a special challenge for the drivers.

Tango Festival in Granada

There has been an explosion of tango enthusiasts and professional dancers in recent years, going to show that tango is, essentially, a manifestation of contemporary urban culture. ...

Terrassa Jazz Festival

It is an event of the highest standards with concerts for all tastes. Established national and international artists feature along with up-and-coming jazz musicians and lesser known figures whose innovative work explores the horizons of this musical genre. ...

Bilbao international cycle touring event – Bilbao

The route takes cyclists through beautiful coastal towns such as Getxo, Sopelana and Plentzia, and then goes inland. The best thing about this route is that it starts and ends in the city of Bilbao. It is fairly smooth and ideal if you want to enjoy a bike ride together with thousands of people who share your same passion.

The Javieradas

During the two first weekends in March, thousands of pilgrims flood the roads leading to the Castle of Javier in order to venerate the Saint. This pilgrimage covers a distance of over 50 kilometres and it is always takes place in an atmosphere of good cheer. ...

Torroella de Montgrí Internacional Music Festival

The competition takes place in the church of San Genís, where instrumental and vocal groups from the five continents dedicated to traditional music offer large concerts at dusk. There are also international courses on Musical Performance and Composition, with top-level instructors in the field, as well as other associated activities.

Motor racing: Spain Classic Raid

Over 100 teams compete in an itinerary of more than 2,000 kilometres through the regions of Catalonia, Aragon, Castilla y León, and Madrid. A competition that’s as fun to take part in as it is to watch. The route takes unmetalled and minor roads, and the average speed throughout is under 50 kilometres per hour.