els llums de sant pau (The Lights of Sant Pau)

This Christmas, millions of lights will illuminate a route through the modernist surroundings of Sant Pau. At nightfall, astonishing dramatised flora and illuminated figures will come to life and light up the Christmas scenario to offer families a lovely evening stroll.

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 ...

Arde Lucus

The Arde Lucus Festival aims to relive the founding of the city of Lugo by recreating its Roman past. Over three days, Lugo goes back to being Lucus Augusti, an important city in Roman Gallaecia full of all kinds of recreational and cultural activities. ...

San Lorenzo Fiestas

The sound of a rocket being set off from the balcony of the Town Hall is the signal for the start of nine days of activity and fun, with music, folk groups and traditional dance, concerts, associations, religious events, sports, “vaquillas” (bullfights with young bulls) and a host of festive activities for young and old.

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.

German Film Festival

This event is dedicated to German productions, and goes from new feature length films to shorts, documentaries and animation. This is the main showcase for German film in Spain. It is organized by German Films and is held thanks to collaboration from various German organisations in Spain.

Festival of Granada

The programme includes several different musical genres, each on a different stage: concerts by large symphony orchestras in the Palace of Charles V; dance and ballet in the outdoor theatre in the Generalife gardens; recitals, in the Patio de los Arrayanes, in the Alhambra; morning concerts in Granada’s churches and historic buildings, and ...

Exhibition: World Press Photo (Barcelona)

There are four main categories in the awards: individual (single image), photo essay (4-10 photos that tell a story), long-term project (24-30 photos from three years) and open format (photos taken with innovative and non-traditional methods). ...

Exhibition: Portraits. Essence and expression

The exceptional expressiveness achieved through the use of colour and light, the human figure as the main resource and, above all, the portrait as the central theme are aspects shared by the entire set of works. ...

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 Benito Abad Pilgrimage

The San Benito Abad Pilgrimage is the most emblematic of its kind held in the Canaries. Its origins go back to a ceremony of thanks made to the saint by farmers for their summer harvest. Many people now take part in the event. ...

Corpus Christi and Pilgrimage of San Isidro

The Pilgrimage consists of a procession of believers who carry aloft the figures of the patron saints of the town, San Isidro and Santa María de la Cabeza, who are symbolically offered fruits and soils. ...

Corpus Christi in San Cristóbal de La Laguna (Tenerife)

The celebration is also known as the 'flower festival', as the citizens decorate the streets with carpets made out of petals, shrubs, plants and heather. Although there are references dating from the late 15th century which mention the celebration of the Corpus Christi in the town, the tradition of decorating the streets with carpets of ...

Cordoba Guitar Festival

Two different, yet complementary areas are represented during the event. On one side there is an educational part, with courses on guitar-making, as well as classical, flamenco and medieval guitar, and finally, composition. On the other side are the concerts and shows. ...

Hita medieval festival

The Festival includes various period events, starting with the theatre performance that takes place in the ruins of the Church of San Pedro, where adaptations of great works of medieval literature are brought to life, such as The Book of Good Love by Juan Ruiz, the famous Archpriest of Hita. ...

Horror and Fantasy Film Festival

The Horror and Fantasy Film Festival features an official section, a short film section and a section on children’s films. Awards are given by the Public, the International Jury and the Young Jury, as well as a nomination for the “Méliès d’Or” prize for Best European Short Fantasy Film of the year. ...

“Noche blanca” all night flamenco

The theme of the festival is the brotherhood of cultures, so great masters of singing and dancing are featured in the programme alongside acts from Japan and Portugal, as well as traditional Andalusian music and the sounds of the Sephardic culture. ...

La Mar de Músicas Festival

The festival focuses on folk music from all over the world and, over the course of a month, the town becomes a major festive forum. All kinds of art forms are welcomed at this event. Some 50 groups and solo artists perform on the different stages prepared for the festival. ...

Moors and Christians Festival, Bocairent

The first week of February, Bocairent, in Valencia, celebrates its festival of Moors and Christians in honour of its patron saint, San Blas. It is one of the oldest Moors and Christians festivals celebrated in Spain. ...

Jazz Tardor. Lleida International Jazz Festival

The event has a varied programme, combining great names of the moment with up-and-coming figures in the world of jazz. Concerts are held on different stages around the city, making Lleida a point of reference for jazz lovers, as well as for promoters and professionals in this musical genre.

The Almond Blossom Festival in Tejeda

Barcelona Jewish Film Festival

The event came into being to support and promote Jewish culture, so closely linked with Spain’s history. This is one of the most prestigious festivals in Europe devoted to Jewish topics. A wide variety of audiovisual works, shorts, documentaries and feature films are presented at the festival, encompassing the broadest field of genres and trends.

Titirimundi, International Puppet Theatre Festival

An event for puppet fans, it is held at indoor venues as well as on the streets of the city. Companies from different countries present a range of performances, ranging from traditional puppets to acrobatic groups and street entertainment. Children and adults alike can enjoy this theatrical art in which tradition combines with the avant-garde.

The Offspring Tour

The group, led by frontman Dexter Holland, will perform at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena in Madrid on 26 September and at the Olimpic Arena in Badalona the following day. A double opportunity to enjoy the live performance of this popular band, which has sold nearly 50 million records worldwide. ...

Concert: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band

The event is part of the European tour of this American rockstar, who returns to this Basque city after his last visit in 2016. Two concerts will be held on Saturday 21 and Tuesday 24 June at the Anoeta football stadium. ...

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.

Grand Prix de Carrilanas in Esteiro

The Festival of San Isidro Labrador in Yecla

The festival dates from the 19th century, and today it involves lots of interesting events, such as the Santa Bárbara procession and bonfire, and the choosing of the Queen of the Festival and her six ladies. The biggest day of the festival is when the procession of the floats takes place, and it’s a great time to enjoy the local food and wine. ...

Starlite Festival

The setting is a natural open-air space located about 3.5 kilometers from the city center: the Marbella quarry of Nagüeles, which becomes a nightclub under the stars. The Festival combines all cultural disciplines and features world-renowned artists offering performances in intimate settings. ...

“City of Elche” Guitar Festival

This musical event has gone from strength to strength each year, thanks to performances by talented, internationally prestigious guitarists, along with up-and-coming young names that use the festival to launch their careers. ...

The Obanos Mystery Play

Triathlon: Andalucía Desafío Doñana (the Doñana Challenge)

The participants must complete a circuit of 200 kilometres in a unique natural environment, starting in the streets of the historic centre of Cadiz . On bikes, they ride through some of the loveliest towns in Cadiz; swimming, they cross the Guadalquivir river where it flows through Sanlúcar de Barrameda; and the race continues on foot along ...

The Three Cultures Medieval Market

Arts and crafts stands, typical foods, decoration and period costume are just a few of the things that visitors will find as they browse this market and take a genuine journey back to the past.

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. ...

The Nalón boat parade

The festival centres on the descent of the River Nalón by boat, and is notable for the number of participants. The boats are marvels of originality – they’re like carnival floats in a complex and colourful procession on the stony, white-water river. The celebration takes place the third or fourth weekend in August. ...

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. ...