Festivals in Salamanca

A regional touristic celebration held on Holy Saturday, featuring folk groups from the region and Portugal showcasing traditional costumes and music in the vibrant Plaza Mayor. A unique display of Salamanca's folk culture not to be missed.

Come to Salamanca and celebrate the Lunes de Aguas! Enjoy a day in the countryside with friends and family while tasting the delicious hornazo, a typical dish of the festivity. Discover the history behind this tradition that dates back to the 16th century. Don't miss it!

Experience the medieval legend of the moss-covered warriors who reconquered the city. Festival of National Tourist Interest with processions, camouflage with a green cloak. A symbol that is still alive today. A unique celebration with history, tradition and surprising costumes.

Martín de Yeltes dresses up to celebrate the festival in honour of San Antonio. Religious and bullfighting events are the focus of the festivities to which everyone is invited.

The Marrano of San Antón, is a tradition that takes place in 'La Alberca', Salamanca and in which a pig is released through the streets of the town after being blessed and which coincides with the traditional festival of San Antonio de Padua, which is celebrated on June 13 and gathers the people from all over Spain as well as foreign visitors.

Fiestas in honour of the patron saint of Palacios del Arzobispo, in honour of San Juan Bautista, with a weekend of activities for everyone. Including a fabulous popular meal.

Vibrantes Fiestas Patronales: vive el mágico 'Diagosto' en honor a la Virgen de la Asunción y sumérgete en la ancestral 'Loa', un impresionante auto sacramental que destaca el triunfo del bien sobre el mal. Una experiencia única en un pueblo encantador.

Festivities in honour of the patron saint, the archangel St. Michael, a colourful festival with a varied festive programme, where there is no shortage of music. The theatre and the traditional livestock fair are the most eagerly awaited elements.

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.