Upcoming popular festivals

Running of the bulls of Pilón in Falces

From 13th August to 20th August

Falces (Navarra)

In August, the Encierro del Pilón de Falces takes place, a bullfighting festival in which young people run in front of the bulls along a dangerous path on the edge of the cliff.

Xativa Fair

From 15th August to 20th August

Xàtiva (Valencia)

Centennial celebration with a variety of cultural activities, concerts, contests, and bullfighting festivities. Highlighting the 'Canto de Albaes' and 'Festival de la Cançó', an attractive event that attracts locals and tourists every August.

The Boloencierro of Mataelpino

From 18th August to 24th August

Boalo, El (Madrid)

We invite you to get to know this popular festival, considered the most fun running of the bulls in the world! The Boloencierro of Mataelpino is celebrated in the last week of August.

The Battle of Flowers in Laredo

26th August

Laredo (Cantabria)

On the last Friday in August, Laredo celebrates the Battle of Flowers, a festival where floats decorated with flowers compete to be the most colourful and best decorated, and music takes over the streets.

Cipotegato

27th August

Tarazona (Zaragoza)

The Cipotegato is a traditional festival that pays homage to San Atilano and where the main characteris a very colorful harlequin, who with his magical presence will make that particular event a unique moment, very difficult to forget.

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.

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!

Grape Harvest Festival

From 3rd September to 18th September

Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz)

We invite you to discover the Fiesta de la Vendimia in Jerez de la Frontera, a very popular festival in Andalusia in which activities related to wine take place.

Moors and Christians Festivities in Villena

From 4th September to 9th September

Villena (Alicante)

Moors and Christians Festivities in Villena

In September the Moors and Christians festivities are held in Villena, of National Tourist Interest, in honour of their patron saint, the Virgen de las Virtudes, who freed the city from the plague.

Festes de Gràcia in Barcelona

From 15th August to 21st August

Barcelona (Barcelona)

Tradition

The Festes de Gràcia are celebrated with their identity sign more alive than ever, more than 23 streets are decorated to celebrate with locals and visitors one of the most colourful festivals in the city of Barcelona.

Bandeira Empanada Festival

19th August

Silleda (Pontevedra)

Gastronomic

Since 1974, this annual event, which began as a gathering of friends, celebrates the iconic Galician empanada with culinary contests, lively auctions and cultural performances. A culinary and festive event not to be missed.

Gijón Natural Cider Festival

From 19th August to 27th August

Gijón (Asturias)

Gastronomic

The Festival that brings the summer to an exciting close with urban art, cider pouring courses, tastings, a world record for simultaneous pouring and a festive atmosphere that permeates the city. Immerse yourself in Asturian cider culture in a unique event.

Patron Saint Festivities of San Sebastián de los Reyes and Bull Runs

From 27th August to 3rd September

San Sebastián de los Reyes (Madrid)

Bullfighting

Thrilling bull runs, in which the bulls run through the streets for 820 meters at the end of August, captivating brave runners and spectators.

Fiestas de la Vendimia y el Vino de Valdepeñas

From 31st August to 8th September

Valdepeñas (Ciudad Real)

Gastronomic

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.