Festivals in Ciudad Real

Las Paces Festival in Villarta de San Juan

Las Paces Festival in Villarta de San Juan

From 23rd January to 26th January
Villarta de San Juan (Ciudad Real)
Religious
In February, the festival of Las Paces is celebrated in Villarta de San Juan, where thousands of rockets and fireworks are launched to thank the Virgin for the peace that has reigned in the town for more than 650 years.

Candelaria in Fuencaliente

3rd February
Fuencaliente (Ciudad Real)
Fancy some migas by the fire? We look forward to seeing you once again at Candelaria to continue with our traditions and enjoy the day of the tizne with us!

Fuencarnaval

From 10th February to 17th February
Fuencaliente (Ciudad Real)
Fuencarnaval is coming and will get everyone dancing! Parties, parades, parades, rallies, workshops, activities, burial of the sardine, competitions... check out the programme and don't stay at home.
Herencia Carnival

Herencia Carnival

From 11th February to 22nd February
Herencia (Ciudad Real)
Carnival
In February the Herencia Carnival is celebrated, the most fun party in the area with two weeks of festivities, parades, music, masks and colours. You won't regret it!
Miguelturra Carnival

Miguelturra Carnival

From 17th February to 26th February
Miguelturra (Ciudad Real)
Carnival
The Miguelturra Carnival is a fun experience in which you will be more than a spectator: costumes, masks and music fill every street of the town with colour and joy.

Holly Week in Fuencaliente

From 28th March to 31st March
Fuencaliente (Ciudad Real)
Experience the fervor of Holy Week in Fuencaliente with religious activities, including the Via Crucis, processions, and celebrations of the Holy Week services from Holy Wednesday to Resurrection Sunday in the parish temple.

Passion of Montiel

30th March
Montiel (Ciudad Real)
Religious
Young people from Montiel fervently and emotionally recreate the scenes of Christ's Passion. From the Last Supper to the Resurrection, each moment is interpreted with intensity, highlighting Jesus's three falls, his encounter with Veronica and his mother, and the emotional climax at the cross.

Spring Festival in Fuencaliente

From 12th April to 13th April
Fuencaliente (Ciudad Real)
Great cucona spring event in a new party format with free leisure and cultural activities, performances, guided tours.
Medieval Days of Montiel

Medieval Days of Montiel

From 12th April to 14th April
Montiel (Ciudad Real)
Representation
Historical days related to the death of Pedro I of Castile, recreating the arrival of the king in Montiel, taking refuge in the Castle of the Star. We will see how life was in the 14th century and witness the famous Battle of Montiel.
The pilgrimage of the Virgen de las Viñas in Tomelloso

The pilgrimage of the Virgen de las Viñas in Tomelloso

From 13th April to 21st April
Tomelloso (Ciudad Real)
Religious
Discover the spectacular green carriages, a mix of tradition and modernity. Days of togetherness and brotherhood around the Virgin of the Vine, with good food, traditional games, skill competitions, and folk performances.

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Manchego Shepherd's Migas
Photo: Turismo Castilla La Mancha

Manchego Shepherd's Migas

(Castilla la Mancha)
Primeros platos
Traditional Manchego dish. Crumbled bread, chorizo, bacon, and oil create a crispy texture and smoky flavor. It comforts the stomach and the spirit.

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May Fair in Puertollano

From 28th April to 7th May
Puertollano (Ciudad Real)
Celebrate the May Fair in Puertollano at the Fairgrounds. Enjoy music, color, fun, and a good atmosphere at the booths of groups and associations, where you will find the best typical food of the area. If you have never been, you can't miss it.

May Crosses in Fuencaliente

From 3rd May to 5th May
Fuencaliente (Ciudad Real)
Let's make Fuencaliente even more beautiful and colorful from May 3rd to 5th. Take the route of the crosses and vote.
Puertollano's Feast of the Holy Vow

Puertollano's Feast of the Holy Vow

From 24th May to 25th May
Puertollano (Ciudad Real)
Tradition
Discover the centuries-old tradition of the Holy Vow in Puertollano. Enjoy the blessing of rolls, the cow parade, the bonfires, and the delicious sacred stew. Awards, medieval market, and a photography rally complete this unique experience.

Pilgrimage of Santa María de Alarcos

From 4th June to 5th June
Ciudad Real (Ciudad Real)
The image of the Virgin Santa María de Alarcos is transferred from the Church of San Pedro to the hermitage, with flower offerings and the participation of choirs and dances. It includes a folk festival, medieval tournament, Limoná contest, procession, and religious events.

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.

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.

Our Lady of Grace Patron Saint Festivities in Puertollano

From 1st September to 10th September
Puertollano (Ciudad Real)
These festivities bring together many non-resident Puertollaneros and anyone who wants to enjoy a rich festive programme and the stalls at the fairgrounds. On the 8th, the Virgen de Gracia is carried in procession to her hermitage.

Fairs and Festivities in honour of Our Lady of the Baths in Fuencaliente

From 5th September to 9th September
Fuencaliente (Ciudad Real)
Fuencaliente's 'big' fiesta with sporting events and popular games such as petanca, truque and cinquillo. Coronation of queens and ladies, traditional popular festivities such as the parade of Cabezudos and Charanga, breaking of pans and burning of the Toro de Fuego (Bull of Fire).

Virgen de la Mina Festivity in Almadén

From 7th September to 10th September
Almadén (Ciudad Real)
Festivities in honour of the patron saint of La Mina in Almadén. There are stew competitions, popular street parties, processions and fireworks. Not to be missed.
Pilgrimage of the Virgen de la Carrasca

Pilgrimage of the Virgen de la Carrasca

From 9th September to 12th September
Villahermosa (Ciudad Real)
Religious
In Villahermosa the Pilgrimage of the Carrasca is celebrated, where devotion meets fun in a privileged place: the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Carrasca.

Festivities of the Santísimo Cristo de la Vera Cruz in Cózar

From 13th September to 18th September
Cózar (Ciudad Real)
Tradition
Patron saint festivities that bring together several ancestral traditions that you have to discover, such as El Toro de Fuego (The Bull of Fire), foot-tackle carts, and Las Tacillas, a unique game of chance that has been passed down from generation to generation since the 14th century.

Historical-Tourist Conference and Election of Medieval Mayors. Medieval Manzanares

From 6th October to 8th October
Manzanares (Ciudad Real)
Representation
Manzanares recalls its medieval past with a programme full of activities for everyone. Cinema, Theatre, Children's Workshops, Concerts, Medieval Dances, Torchlight Procession, Medieval Games and Jousting, Parades, Election of Medieval Mayors, Calatrava Medieval Market, Popular Lunch... an endless number of free activities for the enjoyment of all those who wish to participate.

Gastronomic Days of Hunting and Mushrooms in Fuencaliente

From 18th November to 20th November
Fuencaliente (Ciudad Real)
Come and get to know our products through the promotion of the different tapas and menus related to game meat and mushrooms offered by our catering establishments. And get to know the tourist resources available in Fuencaliente, located in the heart of the Alcudia Valley and Sierra Madrona Natural Park.

Upcoming festivals

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!

Pingüinos, motorcycle rally in Valladolid

From 12th January to 15th January
Valladolid (Valladolid)
Pingüinos, motorcycle rally in Valladolid
Pingüinos is the most radical motorcycle rally in Europe, with freezing temperatures that are compensated by a lively atmosphere with tastings, concerts, excursions and even a Guinness record. Don't miss it!

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