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
Patron Saint Festivities of San Sebastián de los Reyes and Bull Runs
From 27th August to 3rd September
San Sebastián de los Reyes (Madrid)
Thrilling bull runs, in which the bulls run through the streets for 820 meters at the end of August, captivating brave runners and spectators.
La Tomatina
31st August
Buñol (Valencia)
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
31st August
Vidángoz/Bidankoze (Navarra)
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)
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.
The Paloteo Dance of Longares
From 1st September to 8th September
Longares (Zaragoza)
If you want to experience on your skin the emotion of years of tradition to the sound of this hypnotic music to the rhythm of the sticks, you can't miss the Dance of the Paloteo de Longares, a unique experience!
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
