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

Traginers Festival in Balsareny

From 1st February to 4th February

Balsareny (Barcelona)

On the Sunday before carnival, the Fiesta de los Traginers is held, a tribute to the honourable work of the muleteer. A parade of horses and carriages takes place in the streets of Balsareny in a lively musical atmosphere.

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.

Festivities in honour of San Blas and Santa Águeda in Fonz

From 2nd February to 5th February

Fonz (Huesca)

Festivities in honour of San Blas and Santa Águeda in Fonz

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.

Moors and Christians in Bocairent

From 3rd February to 6th February

Bocairent (Valencia)

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.

Stew Fair in Lalín

From 12th February to 12th February

Lalín (Pontevedra)

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.