Festivals in Guadalajara

Festivities of the Cristo de la Expiración

From 3rd May to 5th May

Cabanillas del Campo (Guadalajara)

The Procession of the Cristo de la Expiración is the centrepiece of this festival. Three days of festivities with parades, concerts and a full line-up of shows and performances.

Caballada of Atenzia

31st May

Atienza (Guadalajara)

Historical

The Caballada of Atienza, is an ancient tradition that takes place in Atienza where every year, on the last Sunday of Pentecost, a pilgrimage is made to the chapel of 'La Señora de La Estrella'.

Villa Privilege Day

3rd June

Arbancón (Guadalajara)

A Day that has its origins in the renewal of the title of Villa granted to this town in 1721 by King Felipe V, and by which Arbancón was freed from the dominion of the land of the Duchy of Medinaceli.

Cows in the Henares

From 11th June to 11th June

Espinosa de Henares (Guadalajara)

A festival that takes place on the banks of the river henares, a stew is prepared for all the participants to enjoy. In the evening, cows are released into the river for the enjoyment of all the people.

Ducal Festival of Pastrana

From 14th July to 16th July

Pastrana (Guadalajara)

Representation

Immerse yourself in the charm of the Ducal Festival of Pastrana, where history comes to life with parades, theater, music, and medieval reenactments. Discover the essence of Spanish nobility from the 16th century in an unforgettable cultural event.

Patron Saint Festivities in Honour of the Virgins of El Espinar and El Tremedal

From 15th September to 18th September

Alcocer (Guadalajara)

Amongst the festive events of music, street parties and parades of peñas, the procession of the Virgen del Espinar, from her sanctuary to the Cathedral of the Alcarria under a sky of fireworks, stands out.

Upcoming festivals

Holy Family and Holy Christ in La Vall d'Uixó

From 1st October to 16th October

Vall d'Uixó, la (Castellón)

Holy Family and Holy Christ in La Vall d'Uixó

Popularly known as 'Sant Josep' and declared of national tourist interest since 2004. The festivities begin with the presentation of the queen and for two weeks there is a succession of emotional events such as processions, pilgrimages and bullfights.

The Cervantina Week

From 3rd October to 11th October

Alcalá de Henares (Madrid)

The Cervantina Week is a very special occasion, since it is about paying tribute to the writer Miguel de Cervantes, one of the most important literary figures in Spain and who left a great legacy for humanity.

San Froilán Festivities

From 4th October to 12th October

Lugo (Lugo)

In October, one of the most beautiful and colourful festivities of the Galician autumn is celebrated. We invite you to discover the festivities of San Froilán, the patron saint of Lugo.

Cazuelica and Wine Week

From 7th October to 16th October

Pamplona/Iruña (Navarra)

The Cazuelica and Wine Week is an excellent opportunity to taste exquisite mini-appetizers of stew at a very affordable price, served in casseroles and accompanied by Navarrese wines that are paired with them.

The festivities of Pilar

From 8th October to 16th October

Zaragoza (Zaragoza)

The festivities of Pilar takes place in Zaragoza, to honor the Virgen of the Pilar, patron saint of this city. It is a traditional festival that begins on October 12th and lasts for a week.