Festivals in Álava

San Prudencio and Our Lady of Estibaliz Festivities

From 28th April to 1st May

Vitoria-Gasteiz (Álava)

Celebrate with joy the festivities in honor of San Prudencio, the patron saint of Alava, from the parade on April 27th to the pilgrimage on May 1st. Enjoy the Tamborrada, the tortilla contest, and the rural sports in a festive and culinary atmosphere at the Armentia fields.

White Fair in Vitoria

From 4th August to 9th August

Vitoria-Gasteiz (Álava)

Fair

The Feria de Vitoria is back, with its barracas, tombolas, traditional food stalls and attractions. The fairs known as the Ferias de la Blanca are eagerly awaited this year by residents and tourists who come to enjoy themselves.

Ribabellosa patron saint festivities

From 25th August to 28th August

Ribera Baja / Erribera Beitia (Álava)

Very family-friendly patron saint's fiestas in Ribabellosa. Every year, on the last weekend of August, you can enjoy great activities for children and very popular street parties.

Upcoming festivals

Festes de Gràcia in Barcelona

From 15th August to 21st August

Barcelona (Barcelona)

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.

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.

Gijón Natural Cider Festival

From 19th August to 27th August

Gijón (Asturias)

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.

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.