Events calendar Spain

An international festival dedicated to communication, media agencies and advertisers in the advertising industry. This professional event takes place in the Cité des Arts et des Sciences. 

The employers'celebrations set up in the 1993 th century by Henri II of Castile are the occasion to appreciate the charm of the folk festival, created in.

During the winter cycle the feast of the old saints took place. On this occasion, the town hall buys a pig, the San Antón pig, which is fed by locals on the streets of Alamagro. He is then drawn by lot among the inhabitants of the city.

Carnival. Tank parade in the city.

Every year, the festival of the Virgen de los Llanos is celebrated by concerts, fireworks and regional dances.

Houses are decorated with roses and aromatic plants to celebrate the Saint John. It is a popular celebration away from the spectacular. It is advisable to proceed with discretion.

7 km pilgrimage from the town to Barbatona to celebrate the Virgin of Health.

The brotherhood of the apostles as well as the children celebrating their first communion lead the procession which crosses the city.

You should not miss the ceremonies of evensong where all the people of Madrid go through the popularity of these festivities. All members of the brotherhood are headed to the hermitage of Estrella, preceded by the drum and whistle. The party, according to a timeless ritual, has become a pilgrimage where all people attend the défilé parade on mule wearing the cape and hat.

Pilgrimage in honour of San Andrés during which the entire population moves to join the Sierra Morena.

In La Orotava, Puerto de la Cruz, San Juan de la Rambla, La Guancha and Icod de los Vinos. In Icod, young people and others walk down a sloping street on a greased wooden plank and celebrate the new wine with music, singing and of course tasting. In Puerto: jars and old objects are thrown away to make noise, the noche de los cacharros converging towards the Plaza del Charco and you can taste chestnut products, the castañada, but also other products appreciated in the island like the gofio or the cherne, fish.

The streets are decorated with floral crosses, Baille de Magos, the day before, masses, songs, dances last until dawn.

It is one of the most popular romerías in Tenerife and the Canary Islands. The festivities begin with the election of the queen. Several sports competitions are organized, including Canarian wrestling. The procession consists of decorated carts, boats, folk groups and cattle, which is blessed at the end of the procession. The end point of these festivities is marked by the "lazy man's burn". A mannequin made of straw and dressed in old clothes who represents a public figure is burned between shouts, criticism and insults.

They take place in different towns in Tenerife: Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz, Los Realejos and Guía de Isora (Playa Alcala and Playa San Juan). During these fishermen's festivals, the statue of the Virgin, preceded by a dance of ribbons, marches in procession from her hermitage to the beach where boats decorated with colourful flags await her. The fishermen take the statue aboard one of the boats, accompanied by the dancers, the standard and the priest.

It is the celebration par excellence marking the identity of Gran Canaria. The feast of the Virgin of Pino, the island's patron saint, takes place in and around Teror. The night before, hundreds of pilgrims come on foot from their villages to the Basilica of Teror, some out of devotion, others for fun or curiosity. Local produce, fruit and vegetables, fish and handicrafts are laid out in front of the Virgin, who is on the street in front of the basilica for the occasion. Then transported in a circuit in the heart of the city centre.

Since 1958, this multidisciplinary festival (music, theatre, dance, etc.) is intended to be Catalan, Mediterranean and European, and welcomes the great names of the national and international scene, as well as emerging talents. It also offers complementary activities that take place in the halls, but also in the street and in the squares. One of the most important events of the summer on the Costa Brava. You can consult the year's programme on its website and book your tickets there.

Concerts throughout the summer on the terrace Casa Batlló.

A festival is dedicated to music and the Basque cuisine. Concerts in the open air in the peninsula of Santa Katalina workshops, tastings and gourmet, show-cooking, etc.

Since 1996, a host of international artists have been presenting their latest creations over a two-week period. On the program: concerts, choreographies, unexpected shows and collective creations where dancers even perform "suspended" in the air. They take place mainly in Santa Catalina Park, but also at La Puntilla, Santa Ana Square, Paseo de Las Canteras and Jean-Paul II Park.

On the marvellous Playa de Sotavento, with its fine sand and almost transparent turquoise waters, the panorama is perfect for hosting the windsurfing world cup in a setting of dunes and volcanic cliffs. It is in this Caribbean style that the best sportsmen and women on the planet will compete. Windsurfing is a very popular sport in the Canary Islands. This event is accompanied by a musical program at night.

Regularly, in the spring and summer, electronic music sessions in the Poble Espanyol. A whole space is suitable for families, with games and activities for children. 

Founded in 1970, the festival has always been a meeting point for styles and trends, for established artists and emerging talents, and for concerts for both small and large audiences. From baroque to electronic music. These concerts will take place in different areas of the town: on the Cadaqués promenade, in Portixó, in the Place du^1er octobre, in the church of Santa Maria, on Sa Conca or in Portlligat. Here too, a gastronomic area showcases local products.

It began in 1981 with a few concerts held in emblematic buildings in Torroella de Montgrí. Nowadays, the International Classical Music Festival is held in various places in the town, such as the Gothic church of Sant Genis, the Augustinian convent or the charming Plaça de la Vila, and it welcomes great performers, philharmonic orchestras, groups of ancient music and world music performers.

International music festival celebrated as part of the Pedralbes Gardens. Designed by Nicolau Rubió i Tudurí in 1927, these beautiful gardens feature a wide variety of bougainvilleas, pines, cypresses and Himalayan cedars. You can also see two works by Gaudí: a wrought iron pergola drowned under the vegetation, and a fountain bench dedicated to Hercules. It is in this magnificent setting that the festival's outdoor concerts take place, whose eclectic programming attracts a very diverse audience. Many international artists!

This festival in honour of the patron saint of Spain and Galicia takes place every year on July 25th. On this occasion, a superb light show illuminates the Obradoiro square. Inside the cathedral, where the offering to Saint James is deposited, the ceremony of the censer ("Botafumeiro") takes place. The Festival of the Apostle James is accompanied for several days by numerous events: gaita concerts, folk dances, theatre and popular dances...