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

Baptism of the Child in Palencia

1st January

Palencia (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)

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 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!