Cabezudos festivals

Sant Antoni festivities in Barcelona

From 13th January to 23rd January

Barcelona (Barcelona)

Tradition

For Sant Antoni you can enjoy the best of Barcelona's culture at the Festes of Sant Antoni, with giants and big-heads, theatre, dance, concerts and activities for all ages.

Patum de Berga

From 7th June to 11th June

Berga (Barcelona)

Religious

Experience the magic of a traditional festival filled with music, dances, and theatrical performances. Enjoy mystical figures, fire dances, and a unique atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the history of this UNESCO-recognized celebration.

Sitges Major Festivities

From 11th August to 18th August

Sitges (Barcelona)

Vibrant Sitges Major Festival, colorful parades, giants and big-heads, sardana dances, dazzling fireworks, and cultural events. An unforgettable festive experience on the picturesque Catalan coast.

Badalona Major Festivities

From 14th August to 16th August

Badalona (Barcelona)

Tradition

Immerse yourself in the refreshing August Main Festival. With dances, concerts, and deep-rooted traditions like the Ballada de Gegants and the Bany de Bestias. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with fireworks on the beach and reserve your spot for the iconic communal meal.

Virgen de las viñas patron saint festival in Aranda de Duero

From 8th September to 17th September

Aranda de Duero (Burgos)

The cannon shot kicks off the Patron Saint Fiestas of Aranda de Duero, followed in the afternoon by the Pilgrimage of the Virgin. With activities including a magic festival, concerts, orchestras, parades of giants and big-heads...

Festivities in honour of the Santo Cristo and San Vicente Ferrer of Graus

From 12th September to 15th September

Graus (Huesca)

Tradition

These festivities are a festive universe made up of unique events due to the anthropological richness of their traditional rites. Of particular note are the cabezudos, giants, caretas and caballez, the satire of the Mojiganga, the traditional Pllega, or the singing of the Albadas.

La Mercé Festivities

From 23rd September to 26th September

Barcelona (Barcelona)

Tradition

On the weekend around 24 September, the Mercé Festival is held in Barcelona to honour the Virgin of La Merced, patron saint of the city.

Alhama de Murcia Fair

From 5th October to 15th October

Alhama de Murcia (Murcia)

Fair

Festivities in Alhama de Murcia, in honour of its patron saint, the Virgen del Rosario. With activities for all audiences: concerts, exhibitions, dance, gastronomy, attractions.

Sant Narcis Fair in Girona

From 27th October to 5th November

Girona (Gerona)

Fair

The Saint Narcis Fair in Girona is the latest major festival in Catalonia, the city is filled with music, attractions, craft markets, parades, castellers and cultural events, all aimed at providing lots of fun for those attending.

Feast of the Humanitarians in San Martín de Aller

11th November

Aller (Asturias)

Religious

The Asturian bagpipes sound in the streets of Moreda, to announce one of the most typical and iconic popular festivities of autumn in Asturias. On the 11th of November, the Fiesta de los Humanitarios is celebrated in San Martín de Aller.

Upcoming festivals

Festival de los Patios Cordobeses

From 4th May to 19th May

Córdoba (Córdoba)

The Festival of the 'Patios of Cordoba' takes place in May when the plants and flowers reach their greatest splendor and thousands of residents and visitors enjoy the beauty of the patios.

San Isidro Festival in Yecla

From 10th May to 19th May

Yecla (Murcia)

Come to Yecla and enjoy the festivities of San Isidro Labrador. Processions, selection of the Queen and Ladies, float parades, music, and the best cuisine await you in this celebration dedicated to the patron saint of farmers.

Witch Festival of Alcantarilla

From 12th May to 21st May

Alcantarilla (Murcia)

A unique celebration full of history and fantasy. Organized by the Federation of Peñas, the tradition dates back to the 16th century and takes place in spring to purify all negativity. In addition to the burning of the witch, there are parades, music, and activities for all ages.

The Pilgrimage of El Rocio

From 17th May to 20th May

Almonte (Huelva)

The pilgrimage of El Rocío in the town of Almonte (Huelva), is a traditional festival that brings together thousands of people each year in a popular religious atmosphere and where the purpose of the festivity is to make the pilgrimage to the sanctuary of the 'Virgen del Rocío'.

San Pascual Bailón and Festival of Zarrón in Almazán

From 17th May to 18th May

Almazán (Soria)

San Pascual Bailón and Festival of Zarrón in Almazán

Traditional and colorful celebration in honor of patron Saint Pascual Bailón that combines religious and folk elements, a procession in which the dancers perform the "paloteo" dance and the "Zarrón" distributes blows while protecting the candies. The festival includes singing, races and the traditional "soparra" meal, a mixture of wine, sugar, cinnamon and soaked bread, served in handmade bowls.