Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival

This is an international event that aims to promote and circulate the different films featured, contributing to the recognition and commercialisation of cinematographic productions from Latin American countries, including those made by Latin American directors in the USA.

First Friday of May Festival

LPA Film Festival – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival

The festival aims to cover the so-called peripheral film industries, in other words, productions from Asia, Latin America, Africa and Eastern European countries. Screenings can be viewed at different venues around the city such as the Monopol Multiplex, the La Caja de Canarias Savings Bank Initiatives Centre (CICCA) and the Guiniguada Theatre. ...

Ávila Mediaeval Festival

A large market with more than 250 stalls selling crafts and food, spread throughout the streets and squares of the historic centre, brings together local and international craftspeople, musicians and minstrels, falconers, archers, and knights who fight on foot and on horseback in tournaments. ...

Pirineos Sur. International Festival of Cultures

This amazing event is considered to be one of the most charming international summer festivals in Spain. What's more, all the different cultures have a chance to meet and mingle in a range of additional activities such as exhibitions, workshops, film, gastronomy, children's games and street performances by companies from around the world. ...

International Contemporary Dance Festival of the Canary Islands. Masdanza

An event consolidated over the years, it gained international status for its sixth edition and is now open to creators of all nationalities. Over the course of several days, audiences can see a variety of dance performances as part of the contemporary choreography competition. ...

Moors and Christians festival in honour of San Jorge

The Moor and Christian fiestas in honour of San Jorge Mártir are staged in Banyeres de Mariola from 22-25 April each year. Another celebration takes place the first weekend of September with the fiestas of Moors and Christians in honour of the Relic of San Jorge. ...

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.

TEMUDAS FEST. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Theatre, Music and Dance Festival

Theatre and dance companies from different parts of the world come together at this summer event to present their latest pieces. The different shows take place at a range of venues around the city such as La Puntilla Square, Plaza Santa Ana Square, the Las Canteras promenade and Juan Pablo II Park. ...

Canary Islands Olympic Sailing Week

The island of Gran Canaria will receive sailors from all over the world for Canary Islands Olympic Sailing Week. This is just one more reason to enjoy the sun and great weather of Gran Canaria's beaches and sailing facilities, while you attend the dinghy sailing competitions.

Festivities of San Jorge

The festival symbolises the Christian reconquest of the city, and combines historical facts like the dispute between Muslims and Christians with legends such as Saint George's victory over the dragon. ...

Canary Islands International Jazz and More Festival

The programme includes performances from musicians who range from promising newcomers to leading national and international figures. The event also includes seminars, master classes and jam sessions.

Rock Imperium Festival

Over three days, nationally and internationally acclaimed performers, as well as emerging artists, will share the stage. Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Within Temptation are just some of the bands that have played at this festival. ...

Malaga Fair

Other venues throughout the city host a variety of different events and functions as part of the festivities. For example, the official speech marking the opening of the festivities is pronounced on the beaches of La Malagueta; the port is the site of a fireworks display; and the park and the Plaza de la Marina square host various different ...

Lo Ferro International Flamenco Singing Festival

Great artists, promising newcomers, and fans of the flamenco singing known as "cante" all gather together for this festival every year in Lo Ferro to enjoy great flamenco in the August nights. One of the most emotional moments of the festival is the performance of the Flamenco Mass, with singing and dancing.

Renaissance Festival

Since 1996, this town in Tarragona has celebrated this unique festival recreating one of the most interesting points in its history: the Renaissance. Over these days, the streets and façades are adorned with tapestries, carpets, torches and banners, while the inhabitants of Tortosa dress in period costumes, with rosettes representing the ...

Medieval fair in Ibiza

For a few days, the city of Ibiza is cast back to medieval times. Craft markets, wizards, witches, puppets, jugglers, jesters, knights, princesses, princes, dragons, falconry, artists and craftsmen, as well as typical food and drink, fill the walled area of the historic centre with colour and life. ...

WOMAD-Festival Cáceres

It has been held in Cáceres since 1992, and is an intercultural event to which admission is free. In addition to musical performances by different bands and soloists, there are other activities such as workshops, street entertainmnt, craft fairs and the fusion of different cultures.

Festa da Istoria (History Festival)

On this day, the historic centre becomes the scene for this unique fiesta, which recreates the town’s medieval Jewish neighbourhood. This extraordinary celebration, dating back to 1693, is a major event in the town, with the vast majority of residents taking part. ...

Alcalá de Henares Film Festival – Alcine

Created in 1983, the festival has been a launch pad for important Spanish directors like Alejandro Amenábar, Isabel Coixet and Fernando León de Aranoa. At the same time as the official short films section, there is a feature film section for new directors. ...

Albariño Wine Festival

There is a highly varied programme of activities associated with the festival: courses, conferences, concerts, street entertainment, music, traditional folklore, open-air parties… Local associations fill this small coastal town with colour and joy, and thousands of bottles of this fresh, smooth, sweet wine (considered one of Europe’s best ...

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.

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.

La Rioja International Plectrum Music Festival

It is an international event promoting music played by groups with plectrum/string instruments. The festival encourages the composition and performance of new works in this discipline, given that, apart from the concerts, the City of Logroño International Composition Prize is also awarded during the event.

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.

Getxo International Jazz Festival

International performers join young groups at this multicultural event, bringing together a great diversity of musical styles and backgrounds. Apart from the concerts, there is also a Groups Competition which is held in parallel to the festival.

Aracelitana festivities

The celebrations begin on the second to last Sunday in April, when the Virgin of Araceli is brought down from the Aras Shrine on the shoulders of the devout, in a pilgrimage to the centre of Lucena, where she can be seen by all. ...

Bilbao's "Aste Nagusia" (Great Week) Celebrations

Bilbao is the setting for concerts, shows, theatre, fireworks and children's activities at different points in the city, such as Plaza Nueva square, Bizkaia, Unamuno and Encarnación squares, and the Urbitarte and Arenal wharves. The speeches and "chupinazo" (fireworks) to open the celebrations will take place from the Arriaga theatre. ...

Transvulcania - Trekking and mountain ultramarathon

Transvulcania is composed of 73 kilometres of trek and a total difference in level of 8,400 metres. What's more, practically the whole circuit is on routes that are signposted according to the international standards of the European Ramblers Association. ...

Vitoria-Gasteiz Marathon Martín Fiz

There’ll be a half marathon (21 km), a quarter marathon (10 km), plus a marathon for kids. Around 5,000 people will be taking part in this exciting event that will end with an arrival at the finishing line in the city centre, watched by an enthusiastic public more than ready to cheer them all on. ...

Equestrian sports: Madrid Horse Week

Madrid Horse Week features world-level showjumping, vaulting, and reining competitions. The Salón del Caballo also presents a continuous programme of shows and exhibitions, with games, sessions on horse healthcare, and other activities.

The Suma Flamenca Festival

Theatres in the city of Madrid and up to 10 districts throughout the Madrid region host a range of flamenco shows for a little over a month. A unique opportunity to enjoy the passion and intensity of this art. In addition to the major flamenco stars, each year the festival also showcases a number of promising newcomers.

Madrid Book Fair

The first edition was held in 1933. Today, more than 350 booths that gather in the Paseo de Coches in Madrid's Retiro Park not only offer the public the opportunity to learn about the latest literary novelties, but also to greet their favorite writer. ...

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'. ...

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.

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. ...