Festivals of Spain

Discover Spain's Most Vibrant Festivals

From ancient traditions to world-famous celebrations, explore the festivals that make Spain one of the most culturally rich countries in the world.

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March

Traditional

Las Fallas

Valencia, Valencia

Las Fallas is one of Spain's most spectacular and UNESCO-recognised festivals — a stunning combination of art, fire, music, and Valencian pride. Every March, the city of Valencia fills its streets with hundreds of enormous satirical sculptures (fallas), only to burn them all to the ground in a magnificent midnight inferno on the final night.

July

Traditional

San Fermín

Pamplona, Navarra

The Fiestas de San Fermín are among the most famous and adrenaline-charged festivals in the world. Held annually in Pamplona, the capital of Navarre, the festival draws over a million visitors every July for nine non-stop days of bullfighting, parades, music, and the legendary encierro — the Running of the Bulls.

April

Religious

Semana Santa

Seville, Andalusia

Semana Santa (Holy Week) is arguably Spain's most emotionally powerful and visually stunning festival. In the week leading up to Easter Sunday, cities and towns across the country fill with solemn religious processions, haunting music, clouds of incense, and enormous ornate floats (pasos) carried by hundreds of robed nazarenos.

August

Food & Drink

La Tomatina

Buñol, Valencia

La Tomatina is one of the most unique and exhilarating festivals in the world. Every year, on the last Wednesday of August, the small town of Buñol, near Valencia, transforms into a battlefield of ripe tomatoes — and tens of thousands of visitors come from every corner of the globe to join the fun.

April

Traditional

Feria de Abril

Seville, Andalusia

The Feria de Abril (April Fair) of Seville is one of the most joyful and glamorous festivals in Spain — a six-day explosion of flamenco, fine horses, manzanilla sherry, and sevillana dancing that transforms the city's fairgrounds into the most colourful party in Andalusia.

February

Carnival

Carnival of Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands

The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the second-largest carnival in the world, rivalled only by Rio de Janeiro. Every February, the Canarian capital explodes into a dazzling spectacle of costumes, music, dance and street parties that last over two weeks. Declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest, this carnival draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

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May

Traditional

Cruces de Mayo de Granada

Granada, Andalusia

On May 3rd, Granada's plazas and streets fill with giant crosses lavishly decorated with flowers, surrounded by makeshift bars, flamenco music, and the aroma of free tapas. Neighbourhoods compete for the most beautiful cross in one of Andalusia's most joyful spring celebrations.

May

Cultural

Festival de los Patios de Córdoba

Córdoba, Andalusia

Every May, the residents of Córdoba open the doors of their private courtyards, revealing breathtaking displays of flowers, ceramics and fountains. Declared UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2012, this is one of Spain's most beautiful and photogenic traditions.

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May

Music

WOMAD Cáceres

Cáceres, Extremadura

World of Music, Arts and Dance transforms the UNESCO medieval old town into a global music stage. Free concerts and workshops by artists from Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

May

Traditional

Feria del Caballo de Jerez

Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia

The Feria del Caballo in Jerez de la Frontera is Spain's most elegant spring fair, where Andalusian pure-bred horses take centre stage alongside flamenco, sherry tasting and spectacular equestrian shows. Declared a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest.

May

Traditional

San Isidro

Madrid, Madrid

The Fiestas de San Isidro are Madrid's most beloved traditional celebrations, honouring the city's patron saint, San Isidro Labrador. Every May, the capital comes alive with free concerts, traditional chotis dancing, markets, and a joyful atmosphere that captures the authentic spirit of Madrid.

May

Food & Drink

Aplec del Cargol

Lleida, Catalonia

The Aplec del Cargol in Lleida is the world's largest snail-eating festival and a Fiesta of National Tourist Interest. Over three days, 200,000+ visitors consume around 12 tonnes of snails cooked in dozens of styles, while enjoying live music, competitions, and Catalan traditions.

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