Festivals in Granada

May Crosses in Granada

From 1st May to 3rd May

Granada (Granada)

Floral

Come and experience the joy of spring at the May Crosses in Granada! Enjoy streets full of flowers, typical food, music, dance, and activities for the whole family. A festive celebration full of color and fun that you cannot miss.

San Isidro in Romilla la Nueva

15th May

Chauchina (Granada)

Festivities in Romilla la Nueva in honour of San Isidro Labrador.

May festivities in Aldeire

From 30th May to 3rd June

Aldeire (Granada)

Historical

At the end of May, Aldeire becomes a stage where Moors and Christians thank the patron saint of the town, the Virgin of the Rosary, for mediating between them.

Virgin of Carmen in Almuñecar

From 13th July to 16th July

Almuñécar (Granada)

Religious

Maritime procession, music, fireworks and a festive atmosphere that unites the community in honour of the patron saint of sailors. A spiritual and cultural experience on the coast of Andalusia.

Patron Saint Festivities of Las Gabias

From 3rd August to 7th August

Gabias, Las (Granada)

Patron Saint Fiestas in honour of Our Lady of Las Nieves Coronada. Days of coexistence, good atmosphere, activities and lots of fun. The perfect place to reconnect with friends, with oneself, and with the roots that define us as gabirros and gabirras.

New Year's Eve in August in Bérchules

6th August

Bérchules (Granada)

Tradition

In the town of Bérchules in Granada, New Year's Eve is celebrated in August! We invite you to discover this popular festivity that breaks the traditional schemes: New Year's Eve in August in Bérchules.

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.

The Cascamorras

6th September

Guadix (Granada)

Battles

The Cascamorras, is a festivity that is celebrated every year in Guadix and Baza, two cities in the province of Granada in Spain and whose purpose is the dispute of the statue of the Virgen de la Piedad.

Upcoming festivals

Holy Family and Holy Christ in La Vall d'Uixó

From 1st October to 16th October

Vall d'Uixó, la (Castellón)

Holy Family and Holy Christ in La Vall d'Uixó

Popularly known as 'Sant Josep' and declared of national tourist interest since 2004. The festivities begin with the presentation of the queen and for two weeks there is a succession of emotional events such as processions, pilgrimages and bullfights.

The Cervantina Week

From 3rd October to 11th October

Alcalá de Henares (Madrid)

The Cervantina Week is a very special occasion, since it is about paying tribute to the writer Miguel de Cervantes, one of the most important literary figures in Spain and who left a great legacy for humanity.

San Froilán Festivities

From 4th October to 12th October

Lugo (Lugo)

In October, one of the most beautiful and colourful festivities of the Galician autumn is celebrated. We invite you to discover the festivities of San Froilán, the patron saint of Lugo.

The Cantaderas

From 5th October to 8th October

León (León)

Discover live history at the Cantaderas of León: the victory at Clavijo and the liberation from the Tribute of the Hundred Maidens. Medieval young women dance their way to the Cathedral, followed by the Municipal Corporation.

The First Cutting of the Honey in Ayora

From 7th October to 9th October

Ayora (Valencia)

At the beginning of October, the Valencian town of Ayora celebrates the Primer Corte de la Miel, a gastronomic festival with many activities for all ages, based around its star product: honey.