Events calendar Spain

During the patron saint fiestas, the fiesta of los Cestos y Bollos, baskets and breads is held. Born about seventy years ago, it is a token of thanks after good harvests. On the last Sunday in August, cars loaded with baskets of fruit leave for the church of Santa Bárbara. Where unmarried women carry baskets filled with brioche buns on their heads, with figurines inside. These baskets will be placed in front of the church and will remain there until the end of the festivities. The whole thing will end with fireworks.

This is the patron saint's day of the small village of Santa Agnes. It is at this time that the almond trees blossom, covering the natural basin in which Santa Agnes is located with white. The celebrations include a morning mass, a traditional procession through the streets of the village, a ball pagès in folk costume and a parade of old-fashioned means of transport. Generally, the festival is punctuated by theatrical or musical performances.

A must-see event for electronic and experimental music since 1994, it is a reference for lovers of this genre. The biggest names on the international electronic scene impose their style every year for three days, in front of more than 100,000 festivalgoers gathered for the occasion. The Sónar de día (daytime) takes place in the facilities of Fira Barcelona, at the foot of Montjuïc. In the evening, very big evenings with internationally renowned DJs and concerts until the end of the night in the Fira Gran Via, in Hospitalet.

The fair, which takes place over three days at the beginning of September, celebrates the close relationship between Cuba and Begur in the 19th century. On this occasion, the streets and squares of the city centre host a market of overseas products, exhibitions and musical performances. The Caribbean rhythms of the habaneras, street performances and recompositions of the Indiana era are also on display. The whole event is completed by conferences and round tables analyzing this heritage. Program to be consulted on the site of the city.

Every weekend in summer, the roof of La Pedrera hosts jazz concerts at nightfall. A wonderful setting to enjoy quality music programming that showcases young local talent. With a glass of cava in hand, you can enjoy sublime views of the city in the moonlight, with the Sagrada Familia, the Glòries tower and the Tibidabo illuminated in the distance. The entrance also includes a visit to the attic of the building, where models, furniture and various elements that inspire Gaudí are presented.

This night takes place on all the volcanic islands: La Palma, Tenerife, El Hierro, Lanzarote, you will discover a party entirely dedicated to volcanoes. On the program, excursions, guided tours, films on these volcanoes and the volcanoes of the world, stories and history of volcanoes, the role of volcanoes in climate change... And a party for everyone in the evening. All the information can be found on the website.