Program of Patron saint festivities in honour of San Bartolomé in Beniel

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 11th August to 26th August

Place: Beniel (Murcia)

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.

Program of Patron saint festivities in honour of San Bartolomé in Beniel

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Programme of the Patron Saint Fiestas in honour of San Bartolomé de Beniel 2023

From 11 to 26 August Beniel celebrates its patron saint fiestas. Music, culture, sport, tradition, children's activities...and many new things to make this summer unforgettable.

On the 17th we celebrate the reggaeton night with Jesús de Manuel.

On the 18th the third edition of the Beniel Summer Festival, with the best DJs on the national scene. Tickets in advance at the Town Hall, Túnel de Carmen and Zona Bar.

And on the 19th the great parade of floats. Keep the party going and enjoy the authentic CARNAVALIA experience.

We put an end to these festivities with the traditional El Chusco night party. This convivial dinner has been held in Beniel for more than 50 years and brings together hundreds of local people around chuscos of bread, oil and salt.

Upcoming festivals

Sanlúcar de Barrameda Horse Races

From 9th August to 11th August

Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz)

The Sanlúcar Horse Races take place on the beach during the month of August and is one of the oldest equestrian races in Europe. A unique event.

Patron Saint Festivities of San Roque and Encierros (Running of the Bulls) in Blanca

From 11th August to 15th August

Blanca (Murcia)

Patron Saint Festivities of San Roque and Encierros (Running of the Bulls) in Blanca

Festivities dedicated to the patron saint, San Roque. Exciting and ancient encierros, vibrant traditions that will captivate you. An explosion of joy and adrenaline that you can't miss.

Pilgrimage of Our Lady of the Mountain

From 11th August to 13th August

Cazalla de la Sierra (Sevilla)

Devotion and joy in Sierra Morena. Pilgrimage to the Sanctuary, moving mass, and procession with the Virgin. Pilgrims sing and dance along the way, and the celebration culminates with a parade through the streets to the Parish Church. A deeply rooted tradition since 1635.

The Devil's Escape

13th August

Valverde de Leganés (Badajoz)

Valverde de Leganés celebrates the Fuga de la Diabla in August, where the forces of good confront the devils in a battle that takes place in the streets of the town, in an unprecedented spectacle of fire and light.

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.