Festivals in León

Botillo Exaltation Festival

From 1st February to 3rd February

Bembibre (León)

Gastronomic

In February, Bembibre (León) celebrates the Festival of Exaltation of the Botillo, a typical sausage from El Bierzo which becomes the protagonist of the event.

San Juan and San Pedro in León

From 20th June to 30th June

León (León)

Experience the grand week of the city with activities for all neighborhoods and the enthusiastic participation of its residents. Traditional parades, karaoke, open-air dances, circus, and street theater to bring the magic of the celebration to every home.

The Cantaderas

From 5th October to 8th October

León (León)

Representation

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.

Oseja de Sajambre Fair

28th October

Oseja de Sajambre (León)

Gastronomic

Livestock, craft and gastronomic fair, highlighting local products made in the municipality itself, and cheese from the Picos de Europa region. It is held on 24 October or the following Saturday.

Upcoming festivals

Festivities of the Virgen de la Almudena in Madrid

From 5th November to 9th November

Madrid (Madrid)

Festivities of the Virgen de la Almudena in Madrid

Madrid honours its patron saint, the Virgen de la Almudena, with processions, floral offerings and classical music concerts, not forgetting the typical dessert of these festivities known as the Corona de la Almudena.

Festivities of San Martin in Xerta

From 10th November to 13th November

Xerta (Tarragona)

A combination of history, folklore and modernity await you at the Fiestas de San Martin in Xerta. the Fiestas de San Martin in Xerta, where you will enjoy fun, music and entertainment in abundance.

The Orujo Festival

From 11th November to 13th November

Potes (Cantabria)

The Orujo Festival is a popular tradition that takes place in Potes, Cantrabria on the second weekend of November and where one of the oldest and most popular liquors in this region of Spain is tasted.

Benidorm Major Festivities

From 11th November to 15th November

Benidorm (Alicante)

From the second Saturday in November until the following Wednesday, Benidorm's Fiestas Mayores are held, with fireworks displays, musical performances, parades and processions.

Festivities of San Clemente in Lorca

From 11th November to 23rd November

Lorca (Murcia)

The Fiestas of San Clemente in Lorca last approximately 10 days and culminate on 23 November, the day of San Clemente, a time to enjoy a medieval atmosphere, in keeping with the time when the Christians recovered the city.