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

San Mateo Festivities in Oviedo

From 15th September to 24th September

Oviedo (Asturias)

Marking the beginning of the academic year, its program stands out for concerts, opera at the Campoamor Theater, and children's activities at the Campo de San Francisco, with traditions like the pilgrimage and the 'bollo preñado' meal. Don't miss out on the nightlife in the old town and the fireworks at the Winter Park.

Carthaginians and Romans in Cartagena

From 16th September to 25th September

Cartagena (Murcia)

In the second half of September, the festival of Carthaginians and Romans is celebrated in Cartagena, considered the great Mediterranean festival where historical events that took place in the city are commemorated.

Fiestas in honour of the patron saint of Nuestra Señora del Rosario in Agüimes

From 16th September to 9th October

Agüimes (Palmas (Las))

Fiestas in honour of the patron saint of Nuestra Señora del Rosario in Agüimes

The Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, in Agüimes, last for more than two weeks, during which time various traditional and religious activities take place.

Festivities of San Mateo in Logroño

From 17th September to 23rd September

Logroño (Rioja, La)

The Fiestas of San Mateo in Logroño begin on the Saturday before 21 September, with many fun activities, such as tastings, parades of floats, grape treading, fireworks, bullfights, open-air dances and much more.

Algarrobo Burning Festival

From 22nd September to 24th September

Algarrobo (Málaga)

Discover the epic history of Algarrobo at the Burning Festival: the brave town that defied the French in 1811. Relive the excitement of their rescue and enjoy historical reenactments, festivals, and the beauty of the Costa del Sol.