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

Las Paces Festival in Villarta de San Juan

From 23rd January to 26th January

Villarta de San Juan (Ciudad Real)

Las Paces Festival in Villarta de San Juan

In February, the festival of Las Paces is celebrated in Villarta de San Juan, where thousands of rockets and fireworks are launched to thank the Virgin for the peace that has reigned in the town for more than 650 years.

Festival of the Cuadrillas in Barranda

From 26th January to 28th January

Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia)

At the end of January the Fiesta de las Cuadrillas is held, where the streets of Barranda host the clash of the cuadrillas and the different bands perform traditional songs and dances of the most joyful and entertaining kind.

The Endiablada

From 1st February to 3rd February

Almonacid del Marquesado (Cuenca)

In February, Almonacid del Marquesado celebrates the festival of La Endiablada, where more than a hundred devils walk through the streets of the village with dances and jumps.

Botillo Exaltation Festival

From 1st February to 3rd February

Bembibre (León)

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.

The Candlemas of Almendralejo

From 1st February to 4th February

Almendralejo (Badajoz)

Live the experience of being part of Las Candelas de Almendralejo, a ritual of purification in which the nights are illuminated by bonfires that eliminate all evil.