Festivals that start from the 15th to the 31st of August

Festivities that had already started before

Aguosto

From 28th July to 20th August
Villaharta (Córdoba)
Its name reflects water and August, the two identifying signs of Villaharta, water for the hydrotherapic spas of the municipality and August being the time when its people meet again. With performances, conferences, exhibitions, games and flamenco.
San Roque Patron Saint Festivities and Cultural and Sports Week

San Roque Patron Saint Festivities and Cultural and Sports Week

From 7th August to 17th August
Alboloduy (Almería)
Tradition
The festivities in honour of the patron saint of San Roque start every year from the 14th to the 17th of August, with a Cultural and Sports week beforehand, which is characterised by a variety of activities for all the citizens.
August Festivities in Elche

August Festivities in Elche

From 9th August to 16th August
Elche/Elx (Alicante)
Fair
A lively blend of culture, music, and tradition. Enjoy colorful parades, concerts, contests, and the iconic 'Nit de l'Albà', where the sky lights up with fireworks like the "Palmera de la Virgen," followed by the tradition of eating watermelon.

Patron Saint Festivities of Virgen de la Asunción in Pinto

From 9th August to 15th August
Pinto (Madrid)
Fair
August festivities in Pinto, a cultural and religious celebration in honor of Virgen de la Asunción. Concerts, processions, dance, fireworks, and gastronomic delights. Festive atmosphere and fun for all ages.

Sounds of Teixeira

From 9th August to 19th August
Teixeira, A (Orense)
Concerts, circus, dance, adventure, gastronomy, cinema, wine tasting, kayak.... culture in the Ribeira Sacra!!!

Fair and Festivities in Honour of La Virgen de Las Angustias Patron Saint of Tabernas

From 11th August to 15th August
Tabernas (Almería)
The Patron Saint's Fair and Festivities present a lively programme, with a focus on the Patron Saint, with acts of worship, as well as a parade of floats, presided over by the Moza and Majo. There will also be orchestra music and competitions for all ages.

Leganés Festivities

From 11th August to 16th August
Leganés (Madrid)
Fair
Fiestas in honour of Our Lady of Butarque, with a good line-up of concerts, fireworks, orchestras and a day dedicated to the little ones.

Popular dishes of thouse festivals

Cachopo
Photo: Turismo Asturias - Joaquín Fanjul

Cachopo

(Principado de Asturias)
Veal fillets stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded and fried. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. A delicacy of Asturian cuisine.

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Fideuá

Fideuá

(Comunidad Valenciana)
Primeros platos
Similar to paella but with short strands of fine pasta. Seafood, saffron, and garlic enhance its flavor. Mediterranean delight.

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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.

Patron Saint Festivities in Matet

From 11th August to 23rd August
Matet (Castellón)
Patron saint festivities in honour of the Virgin of the Assumption and the Rosary, religious festivities and bullfighting celebrations are held.

Patron saint festivities in honour of San Bartolomé in Beniel

From 11th August to 26th August
Beniel (Murcia)
Tradition
Every year Beniel is filled with colour and enthusiasm with the arrival of the patron saint fiestas in honour of San Bartolomé, with music, parades and competitions among the many activities to be enjoyed.

Sant Llorenç Festival in Alaior

From 12th August to 15th August
Alaior (Baleares)
In Alaior they celebrate the festivities in honor of San Lorenzo, among its various events include the Jaleos and the parade of floats.

Patron saint festivities in honour of Nuestra Señora de Las Angustias

From 12th August to 15th August
Albuñuelas (Granada)
The procession and the floral offering in honour of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias is a highlight, as well as the procession of our Father Jesus, both of which attract people from other towns as the devotees remain deeply rooted far from our town.

Festivities in honour of Our Lady of the Assumption

From 12th August to 16th August
Campo (Huesca)
Tradition
Patron saint festivities in honour of Our Lady of the Assumption. Various musical, sporting and festive events take place.

Festivities in honour of the Virgen de la Asunción and San Roque in Malanquilla

From 12th August to 16th August
Malanquilla (Zaragoza)
We will once again have music in the streets, a street party in the square, competitions, sporting activities, the most important thing being that we all participate together. We will all go together to honour Our Lady of the Assumption and San Roque, and we will ask that next year no one is missing, and that this Malanquillan family does not stop growing.

Malaga Fair

From 12th August to 19th August
Málaga (Málaga)
Fair
The Malaga Fair returns every August with a programme full of colour and joy, both in the Centre and in the Real: concerts, stalls, attractions and lots of partying. Long live the Malaga Fair!
Running of the bulls of Pilón in Falces

Running of the bulls of Pilón in Falces

From 13th August to 20th August
Falces (Navarra)
Bullfighting
In August, the Encierro del Pilón de Falces takes place, a bullfighting festival in which young people run in front of the bulls along a dangerous path on the edge of the cliff.

Rialp town festival

From 13th August to 15th August
Rialp (Lérida)
The Rialp town festival offers all visitors orchestra music and popular dances. Every day there are children's activities. You won't be disappointed.

Festivities of the Virgin in Fuencaliente

From 13th August to 15th August
Fuencaliente (Ciudad Real)
Festivities with brass bands, big heads, fire bulls and performances. Cultural activities for all, leisure and religious.

Festivities in honour of the Virgen del Rosario in Quintanar del Rey

From 13th August to 18th August
Quintanar del Rey (Cuenca)
Festivities of great popular roots with a great regional repercussion. Great fair parade and street parties together with a welcoming natural environment, are a visual incentive for all those who want to come and discover it.
Patron saint festivals in La Alberca, Diagosto and La Loa

Patron saint festivals in La Alberca, Diagosto and La Loa

From 14th August to 18th August
Alberca, La (Salamanca)
Representation
Vibrantes Fiestas Patronales: vive el mágico 'Diagosto' en honor a la Virgen de la Asunción y sumérgete en la ancestral 'Loa', un impresionante auto sacramental que destaca el triunfo del bien sobre el mal. Una experiencia única en un pueblo encantador.
Badalona Major Festivities

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.

15th August

Xativa Fair

Xativa Fair

From 15th August to 20th August
Xàtiva (Valencia)
Fair
Centennial celebration with a variety of cultural activities, concerts, contests, and bullfighting festivities. Highlighting the 'Canto de Albaes' and 'Festival de la Cançó', an attractive event that attracts locals and tourists every August.

Festes de Gràcia in Barcelona

From 15th August to 21st August
Barcelona (Barcelona)
Tradition
The Festes de Gràcia are celebrated with their identity sign more alive than ever, more than 23 streets are decorated to celebrate with locals and visitors one of the most colourful festivals in the city of Barcelona.

Puente Genil Royal Fair

From 15th August to 19th August
Puente Genil (Córdoba)
Experience the Puente Genil Royal Fair, one of the oldest in the region. There will be performances by renowned groups in its concert programme, as well as free performances in the Municipal Stand.

16th August

La Pinochada de Vinuesa or Dance of Respect

La Pinochada de Vinuesa or Dance of Respect

16th August
Vinuesa (Soria)
Representation
On 16th August, La Pinochada de Vinuesa or Baile del Respeto is celebrated, a popular festivity that symbolically commemorates the affronts between the villages of Vinuesa and Covaleda.

Vilagarcía de Arousa Water Festival

16th August
Vilagarcía de Arousa (Pontevedra)
Battles
On 16th August, the Water Festival is held in Vilagarcía de Arousa, a celebration declared of National Tourist Interest in which you have to get wet and wet everyone within reach.

17th August

Festivities in Honour of San Bernardo in Belvís de Monroy

From 17th August to 21st August
Belvís de Monroy (Cáceres)
Casas de Belvís and Belvís de Monroy, which form the council, celebrate theirs festivities in honour of San Bernardo. It has its origins as a farmstead of the town of Belvís de Monroy, proof of which is the preservation of its popular and religious architecture. It is a festivity that unites both characteristics and fuses them with fun, joy, orchestras and many popular activities.

18th August

The Boloencierro of Mataelpino

The Boloencierro of Mataelpino

From 18th August to 24th August
Boalo, El (Madrid)
Tradition
We invite you to get to know this popular festival, considered the most fun running of the bulls in the world! The Boloencierro of Mataelpino is celebrated in the last week of August.

Benicarló Patron Saint Festivities

From 18th August to 27th August
Benicarló (Castellón)
Fair
Patron Saint Festivities in honor of Saint Bartholomew. Immerse yourself in Mediterranean magic: concerts, theater, contests, seafood and land gastronomy, music, and fires that light up the night. Experience tradition with passion and joy.

San Agustín fairs and festivities in Toro

From 18th August to 28th August
Toro (Zamora)
Fair
Fairs and festivities in honour of the patron saint San Agustín, with sporting and cultural events, concerts, bullfighting festivities, children's activities, popular open-air dances, parade of peñas, grandiose and spectacular parade of floats. Joy and fun guaranteed.

19th August

Bandeira Empanada Festival

19th August
Silleda (Pontevedra)
Gastronomic
Since 1974, this annual event, which began as a gathering of friends, celebrates the iconic Galician empanada with culinary contests, lively auctions and cultural performances. A culinary and festive event not to be missed.

Gijón Natural Cider Festival

From 19th August to 27th August
Gijón (Asturias)
Gastronomic
The Festival that brings the summer to an exciting close with urban art, cider pouring courses, tastings, a world record for simultaneous pouring and a festive atmosphere that permeates the city. Immerse yourself in Asturian cider culture in a unique event.
San Bernardo Patron Saint Festivities

San Bernardo Patron Saint Festivities

From 19th August to 22nd August
Tulebras (Navarra)
Every year for San Bernardo, Tulebras invites all those who come to enjoy its festivities, with a parade of giants and big-heads, bagpipers, and where there will also be music and dancing thanks to the orchestras.

Festivities in Honour of Santo Niño de La Bola

From 19th August to 22nd August
Mesas, Las (Cuenca)
A festive programme full of sporting, recreational, musical, artistic and religious activities, so that everyone can take part in them. We invite you to visit us and experience our patron saint's festivities with you.

20th August

Major Festivals of La Sénia

From 20th August to 29th August
Sénia, La (Tarragona)
Nine days of celebration within the second half of August. The honored patrons are San Bartolomé and San Roque. Of the great variety of events, horse races, donkey fights, bullfighting events and festivals every night stand out.

23rd August

Antequera August Royal Fair

From 23rd August to 27th August
Antequera (Málaga)
Fair
One of the oldest fairs in Spain, the Real Feria de Agosto de Antequera is celebrated with a very interesting concert program, don't miss it!

24th August

Patron Saint Festivities of San Antolin in Palencia

From 24th August to 3rd September
Palencia (Palencia)
Palencia celebrates its main festivities around the figure of its patron saint: San Antolín. To the sound of giants and big-headed figures, the tradition of going down to drink from the well in the crypt of the cathedral is united.

Coto de Bornos Fair

From 24th August to 27th August
Bornos (Cádiz)
Fair
A small family festival but with a large influx of people from neighbouring villages as it is the first in the sierra after the summer.

25th August

Major Festivities

Major Festivities

From 25th August to 30th August
Arboç, L' (Tarragona)
Declared as a National Heritage Festival of Interest. It features the human tower displays, parades, and performances by the Devils.

Ribabellosa patron saint festivities

From 25th August to 28th August
Ribera Baja / Erribera Beitia (Álava)
Very family-friendly patron saint's fiestas in Ribabellosa. Every year, on the last weekend of August, you can enjoy great activities for children and very popular street parties.

26th August

The Battle of Flowers in Laredo

The Battle of Flowers in Laredo

26th August
Laredo (Cantabria)
Floral
On the last Friday in August, Laredo celebrates the Battle of Flowers, a festival where floats decorated with flowers compete to be the most colourful and best decorated, and music takes over the streets.

Villanueva del Ariscal's Grape Harvest Festival

From 26th August to 4th September
Villanueva del Ariscal (Sevilla)
A festival of Andalusian interest, created in 1954 with the aim of publicising the goodness of the wines obtained from the vineyards of Villanueva del Ariscal. Various events are organised prior to the treading of the grapes and the obtaining of the first must of the year. Another of the most significant moments takes place during the pilgrimage in honour of San Ginés, patron saint of viticulture.

27th August

Cipotegato

Cipotegato

27th August
Tarazona (Zaragoza)
Tradition
The Cipotegato is a traditional festival that pays homage to San Atilano and where the main characteris a very colorful harlequin, who with his magical presence will make that particular event a unique moment, very difficult to forget.

29th August

Festes del rei En Jaume

From 29th August to 11th September
Calvià (Baleares)
Representation
Many years have passed since 1229 and the bay of Santa Ponça, which saw the arrival of the Christian ships, welcomes the first fortnight of September, our festival, the joy of many Calvianeros, Mallorcans and visitors who come to relive this historic event in a collective and participative celebration.

31st August

La Tomatina

La Tomatina

31st August
Buñol (Valencia)
Battles
In August, the well-known festival of La Tomatina is celebrated in Buñol. An authentic campaign battle, where participants throw tomatoes as if there were no tomorrow.
The descendent of the Witch

The descendent of the Witch

31st August
Vidángoz/Bidankoze (Navarra)
Representation
The descendent of the Witch, is part of one of the festivities that take place in the town of Vidangoz (Navarra) and that honor Saint Augustine, considered the patron saint of this region of Spain.

Fiestas de la Vendimia y el Vino de Valdepeñas

From 31st August to 8th September
Valdepeñas (Ciudad Real)
Gastronomic
Tradición anual que celebra la cultura vinícola desde 1948. Pisa de la Uva, desfiles, conciertos y catas de vino en un escenario de tradición y sabor. Una de las principales fiestas del vino y vendimia en España.

Upcoming festivals

Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago del Lozoya

From 10th December to 18th December
Buitrago del Lozoya (Madrid)
Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago del Lozoya
If you want to live Christmas in the flesh, come to the Buitrago del Lozoya Living Nativity Scene, with more than 40 biblical scenes represented by real people, an amazing Christmas experience!

Baptism of the Child in Palencia

1st January
Palencia (Palencia)
Baptism of the Child in Palencia
On the 1st of January, Palencia celebrates the traditional Baptism of the Child, a procession that has become an ancestral custom, with more than five centuries of history, where the amusing pedrea of sweets and candies takes place.

Los Carochos, the Masquerade of Riofrío de Aliste

1st January
Riofrío de Aliste (Zamora)
Los Carochos, the Masquerade of Riofrío de Aliste
In Riofrío de Aliste they enjoy the New Year in a different way, with the tradition of Los Carochos, a ritual as strange as fun that you have to see, at least once in your life.

Three Kings Parade in Santillana del Mar

5th January
Santillana del Mar (Cantabria)
Three Kings Parade in Santillana del Mar
Every 5th January you can enjoy the Three Kings Parade in Santillana del Mar, an experience where all those attending will witness an authentic journey into the past.

The Three Wise Men Parade in Alcoy

5th January
Alcoy/Alcoi (Alicante)
The Three Wise Men Parade in Alcoy
The Three Kings Parade in Alcoy is one of the oldest in the country, and one of the most special. In this parade the royal pages go up to the balconies to leave the presents, a real spectacle!

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