Festivals this weekend

Festivals that are being celebrated or will be in force during this weekend:

Saturday 23 august and Sunday 24 august 2025

Patron saint festivities in honour of San Bartolomé in Beniel

From 11th August to 26th August

Beniel (Murcia)

Tradition

Every year Beniel is filled with colour and enthusiasm with the arrival of the patron saint fiestas in honour of San Bartolomé, with music, parades and competitions among the many activities to be enjoyed.

Patron Saint Festivities in Matet

From 11th August to 23rd August

Matet (Castellón)

Patron saint festivities in honour of the Virgin of the Assumption and the Rosary, religious festivities and bullfighting celebrations are held.

The Boloencierro of Mataelpino

From 18th August to 24th August

Boalo, El (Madrid)

Tradition

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.

Benicarló Patron Saint Festivities

From 18th August to 27th August

Benicarló (Castellón)

Fair

Patron Saint Festivities in honor of Saint Bartholomew. Immerse yourself in Mediterranean magic: concerts, theater, contests, seafood and land gastronomy, music, and fires that light up the night. Experience tradition with passion and joy.

San Agustín fairs and festivities in Toro

From 18th August to 28th August

Toro (Zamora)

Fair

Fairs and festivities in honour of the patron saint San Agustín, with sporting and cultural events, concerts, bullfighting festivities, children's activities, popular open-air dances, parade of peñas, grandiose and spectacular parade of floats. Joy and fun guaranteed.

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.

Major Festivals of La Sénia

From 20th August to 29th August

Sénia, La (Tarragona)

Nine days of celebration within the second half of August. The honored patrons are San Bartolomé and San Roque. Of the great variety of events, horse races, donkey fights, bullfighting events and festivals every night stand out.

Antequera August Royal Fair

From 23rd August to 27th August

Antequera (Málaga)

Fair

One of the oldest fairs in Spain, the Real Feria de Agosto de Antequera is celebrated with a very interesting concert program, don't miss it!

Popular dishes of thouse festivals

Cachopo

(Principado de Asturias)

Veal fillets stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded and fried. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. A delicacy of Asturian cuisine.

Where to eat the best cachopo?

Sidrería El Rincón de Celia (Región: Principado de Asturias)

C. Luanco, 16, 33207. Gijón (Asturias)

Casa Trabanco (Región: Principado de Asturias)

Carretera de Lavandera, N 3255. 33350. Gijón (Asturias)

Restaurante El Feudo (Región: Principado de Asturias)

C. Felipe Menéndez, 4, 33206. Gijón (Asturias)

Mesón Casa Pedro (Región: Principado de Asturias)

C. Asturias 39, 33004. Oviedo (Asturias)

Tablas del Campillín (Región: Principado de Asturias)

Cl. Arzobispo Guisasola, 24. Oviedo (Asturias)

Alterna Sidrería (Región: Principado de Asturias)

C. Puerto Pajares, 9, Bajo. Oviedo (Asturias)

More restaurants where you can eat cachopo

Coto de Bornos Fair

From 24th August to 27th August

Bornos (Cádiz)

Fair

A small family festival but with a large influx of people from neighbouring villages as it is the first in the sierra after the summer.

Patron Saint Festivities of San Antolin in Palencia

From 24th August to 3rd September

Palencia (Palencia)

Palencia celebrates its main festivities around the figure of its patron saint: San Antolín. To the sound of giants and big-headed figures, the tradition of going down to drink from the well in the crypt of the cathedral is united.

Festivals that are being celebrated or will be in force during this weekend:

Saturday 23 august and Sunday 24 august 2025

Upcoming 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.

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.

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.

Bandeira Empanada Festival

19th August

Silleda (Pontevedra)

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.