Festival programmes for February 2023

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.

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.

In addition to the pilgrimages, with procession and Eucharist, visitors will be able to enjoy typical Extremaduran music and gastronomy. The sale of aniseed doughnuts, typical of these festivities, will not be missing.

In February, the Festivities in honour of San Blas and Santa Águeda take place in Fonz. They have been celebrated for more than four centuries and attract visitors from all over Spain.

The Carnival of Isla Cristina is one of the oldest and most important in Spain, and the one that arouses more interest after Cadiz: its floats, dances and costume contests will not leave you indifferent. Festival of Andalusian Tourist Interest.

The Águilas Carnival is one of the most famous carnivals in Spain, it was declared of International Tourist Interest in 2015, and lasts two weeks, are you going to miss it?

Los Negritos de San Blas is an event that takes place on February 2 and 3 in the Montehermoso region, in Cáceres, Spain, to pay a special tribute to San Blas and which is considered an event of Regional Tourist Interest.

The batucadas, concerts and parades through the streets are the main attraction of the Carnival of Cartagena, where there will also be contests of chirigotas, drag queens and queens of the festivities.

A unique festival that you can't miss, in the festivities of the Patron Saint of the town the Mask is chased, a grotesque character that the little ones will try to remove a bell, and on the way up the hill they will throw apples at him. Music and orchestras will be present at nightfall, and religious acts during the day.

The colourful and majestic festivities with a great tradition continue to decorate the streets of this small town in the interior of the province of Valencia. More than 2,000 festeros and festerteras actively participate in the big days of the festivities, along with the rest of the citizens who are, without doubt, also a fundamental part of the Moors and Christians.

Fancy some migas by the fire? We look forward to seeing you once again at Candelaria to continue with our traditions and enjoy the day of the tizne with us!

Tradition for its 'roscos', baked in an old wood-fired oven. Days before, the recipe for these sweets, which is passed down from generation to generation, is prepared. On February 3rd, they are blessed by the parish priest. According to tradition, this is done to prevent throat ailments that are common during this time of year.

One of the most famous and celebrated carnivals of the Mediterranean coast is the Carnival of Vinarós, declared of Tourist Interest. Batucadas, costume contests and spectacular parades await you.

This festival of National Tourist Interest is celebrated for three weeks and every day is full of surprises. It follows an ancestral ritual with the presence of "cigarrones" that walk through the main streets, parades of troupes, floats, music and open-air dances. Weeks of fun and gastronomic feasts.

The Carnival of Vilanova i la Geltrú is one of the most traditional and oldest in Spain. The most awaited are the comparsas, with their bands and brass bands. The boys with the barretina and the girls with the manila shawl.

Do not miss the parades, batucadas and costume contests for all audiences of the Santa Pola Carnival, a lively party with lots of music and color, long live the carnival!

Rota turns to its carnival, where the most characteristic is the Festival de Agrupaciones and the coronation of the Sirena del Carnaval and the Sirena Infantil, without forgetting the Sunday parade in which the whole town dresses up.

Madrid goes all out for Carnival, filling the streets with color, music and dance for a whole week. The most anticipated is the main parade on Saturday with the best comparsas and themed floats, a spectacle not to be missed!

Fuencarnaval is coming and will get everyone dancing! Parties, parades, parades, rallies, workshops, activities, burial of the sardine, competitions... check out the programme and don't stay at home.

The colourful Malaga Carnival takes place in the theatre and in the streets, where locals and visitors enjoy the parades and the most original costumes.

In February the Herencia Carnival is celebrated, the most fun party in the area with two weeks of festivities, parades, music, masks and colours. You won't regret it!

Prepare your best costume to celebrate the Carnival of La Coruña, enjoy the comparsas, fun and debauchery of a special carnival that also has cultural activities, screenings and workshops for all audiences.

During the Cocido Fair in Lalín, the streets get dressed up to pay tribute to the characteristic dish of the local gastronomy. When you try it, you will be captivated.

The most Brazilian Carnival in Spain is that of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 15 days of joy, dance, fun and fun. The highlight: the fancy dress costumes at the Gala for the Election of the Queen of the Festivities.

In February, Teruel surrenders to the beautiful and tragic love story of Los Amantes de Teruel, with performances in the streets and squares.

In Barcelona, the neighborhoods are the protagonists of the carnival. The parades are the most expected acts, take your best costume and enjoy the most popular festival of the city.

Starting on Maundy Thursday with the arrival of His Majesty Carnival and the proclamation of local highlights. The highlight is the "Desmadre" and "Exterminio" parades on Carnival Sunday and Shrove Tuesday night, respectively. Apart from many other activities, the election of the Carnival Queen takes place.

The Irun Carnival is celebrated with the best music, dance and fun. The streets are filled with people to see the comparsas and share the good vibes and the illusion of the party. The giants and big-heads are also present.

The Miguelturra Carnival is a fun experience in which you will be more than a spectator: costumes, masks and music fill every street of the town with colour and joy.

The Carnival of Bilbao begins with the trial of Farolín and Zarambolas, and ends with the burial of the sardine. In between, 6 days of parades, costumes, concerts and activities for children.

Enjoy our Fallas monuments, float parades, paella contests, concerts, fireworks shows, and the burning of the Fallas monuments during 'Nit del Foc'. Furthermore, Gandía offers a rich history and culture with tourist attractions such as the Ducal Palace of the Borja family, the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria, Gandía Beach, and the Gandía Marsh Natural Park.

Don't miss the Jerez Flamenco Festival! Immerse yourself in the Andalusian culture and enjoy the best flamenco artists in a unique environment, surrounded by delicious gastronomy and wine. A unique experience that you cannot miss. #JerezFlamencoFestival

We invite you to enjoy a great traditional, joyful and colorful festival that takes place in the city of Valencia. The Fallas of Valencia are celebrated from March 15 to 19.