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

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

From 27th August to 3rd September

San Sebastián de los Reyes (Madrid)

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

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.

Fiestas de la Vendimia y el Vino de Valdepeñas

From 31st August to 8th September

Valdepeñas (Ciudad Real)

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.

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!