Festivals in Huelva

Isla Cristina Carnival

From 22nd February to 8th March

Isla Cristina (Huelva)

The Carnival of Isla Cristina is one of the oldest and most important in Spain, and the one that arouses more interest after Cadiz: its floats, dances and costume contests will not leave you indifferent. Festival of Andalusian Tourist Interest.

Calañas Pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of the Coronada

9th April

Calañas (Huelva)

Discover the moving Calañas Pilgrimage, where faith blends with tradition. Procession, music, and devotion in honor of Our Lady of the Coronada in a natural setting.

Spring Festivals and May Crosses in Almonaster la Real

From 1st May to 28th May

Almonaster la Real (Huelva)

Festivities full of history and tradition: Enjoy music and dancing as you walk through the streets of the village and admire the beauty of the crosses. During the pilgrimage, participate in traditional rituals such as praying for fandangos, the rosary, and the early morning rounds.

The Pilgrimage of El Rocio

From 17th May to 20th May

Almonte (Huelva)

Religious

The pilgrimage of El Rocío in the town of Almonte (Huelva), is a traditional festival that brings together thousands of people each year in a popular religious atmosphere and where the purpose of the festivity is to make the pilgrimage to the sanctuary of the 'Virgen del Rocío'.

Yeguas Round-up in Almonte

26th June

Almonte (Huelva)

Tradition

Come to Almonte and experience this centuries-old tradition, enjoy the beauty of horses and mares in their natural habitat, in the Doñana marshes. A unique livestock event that you shouldn't miss.

Cortelazor La Real National Painting Competition

5th August

Cortelazor (Huelva)

Tradition

In Cortelazor La Real art meets in the street every year, in its National Open Air Painting Competition, open to everyone, with economic prizes and exhibition of works.

Tosantos Fair and Niebla Medieval Fair

From 1st November to 5th November

Niebla (Huelva)

Representation

Close to All Saints' Day, the Niebla Tosantos Fair and Feria Franca Medieval is held, a magical experience of medieval times not to be missed.

Fiesta de los Rehiletes in Aracena

From 7th December to 7th December

Aracena (Huelva)

Tradition

Come and enjoy a splendid autumn night in Aracena. Every 7th of December the Fiesta de los Rehiletes is celebrated in Aracena, an ancient tradition with fire and magic, to the sound of the sizzling fireworks.

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.