Christmas in Madrid
From 1st December to 6th January
Madrid (Madrid)
Tradition
Explore charming markets full of surprises, marvel at the festive lights, skate in Plaza de Oriente, enjoy shows, and discover the Christmas essence in every corner.
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Festival programmes for December 2023
1st December
5th December
Festivities of the Virgin in Yecla
From 5th December to 17th December
Yecla (Murcia)
Religious
The Fiestas de la Virgen in Yecla are an ancestral tradition that you cannot miss. Come and discover this beautiful festivity of the people of Yecla in honour of the Immaculate Conception.
7th December
Festival of the Escobazos
From 7th December to 8th December
Jarandilla de la Vera (Cáceres)
Battles
At the Festival of the Escobazos in Jarandilla, fire mixes with music in a hypnotic dance like a mantra. It will impress you!
14th December
University New Year's Eve in Salamanca
14th December
Salamanca (Salamanca)
Tradition
The university community says goodbye to the year in advance in the Plaza Mayor of Salamanca, with the traditional jelly beans, enjoying concerts and continuing the party in the bars of the most literate city in Spain.
16th December
Living Nativity Scene of Arcos de la Frontera
16th December
Arcos de la Frontera (Cádiz)
Representation
Another of the most awaited nativity scenes at Christmas time is the Living Nativity Scene of Arcos de la Frontera, where you will find artisans, bakers, goldsmiths, and even a real baby in the role of the baby Jesus.
Upcoming festivals
Pingüinos, motorcycle rally in Valladolid
From 12th January to 15th January
Valladolid (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!
Sant Antoni festivities in Barcelona
From 13th January to 23rd January
Barcelona (Barcelona)
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.
Jarramplas Festival
From 19th January to 20th January
Piornal (Cáceres)
On the 19th and 20th of January, Jarramplas walks through the streets of Piornal while neighbours and visitors throw turnips at him.
Higuillo Festival
20th January
Villasandino (Burgos)
The Fiesta del Higuillo, in Villasandino, Burgos, is part of the festivities in honour of San Sebastián, held on 20 January.
San Sebastian Tamborrada
From 20th January to 20th January
Donostia-San Sebastián (Guipúzcoa)
On the 20th of January, for San Sebastian, the tamborradas (drummers) go through the streets of Donosti playing the marches of the maestro Sarriegi, a spectacle of colour and sound!
Festivals this weekend
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The San Fermines
From 6th July to 14th July
Pamplona/Iruña (Navarra)
La Tomatina
31st August
Buñol (Valencia)
The Pilgrimage of El Rocio
From 17th May to 20th May
Almonte (Huelva)
The Battel of Vine
29th June
Haro (Rioja, La)
Older festivals
Feast of Magosto or San Martín Patron Saint Festivities in Ourense
From 11th November to 11th November
Ourense (Orense)
This festival was celebrated even before Christianity.
The San Fermines
From 6th July to 14th July
Pamplona/Iruña (Navarra)
Since XII century
Rompida de la Hora
28th March
Calanda (Teruel)
Since the year 1127
Caballada of Atenzia
31st May
Atienza (Guadalajara)
Since 1162
Most recent festivals
FLORA, Cordoba International Flower Festival
From 16th October to 26th October
Córdoba (Córdoba)
Since 2017
Ronda Romántica
From 6th June to 9th June
Ronda (Málaga)
Since 2013
The Orujo Festival
From 11th November to 13th November
Potes (Cantabria)
Since 2012
The Boloencierro of Mataelpino
From 18th August to 24th August
Boalo, El (Madrid)
Since 2009
