Festivals in Huesca

Festivities in honour of San Blas and Santa Águeda in Fonz

From 2nd February to 5th February

Fonz (Huesca)

Religious

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.

The Crespillo Festivity

26th March

Barbastro (Huesca)

The festival is dedicated to crespillos, a typical dish in the area traditionally made with borage and served as dessert, now a local identity symbol. Regional tourist attraction festival with music, tastings, and popular acclaim.

Day of the Faldeta

23rd April

Fraga (Huesca)

Folklore

This festival is a tribute to the customs and clothing of the women of Fraga. To live the essence of tradition.

First Friday in May in Jaca

7th May

Jaca (Huesca)

Historical

Every first Friday in May, the people of Jaca recreate the epic battle against the invading armies in which they fought with everything they had, even though they were greatly outnumbered. The women were the key to victory.

Dance of Sariñena

15th May

Sariñena (Huesca)

Folklore

The Dance of Sariñena contains all the essence of the dance in the Monegros area, bringing together dance, theater, and the representation of good and evil. It is celebrated twice a year to pay tribute to their patrons.

Nabata descent on the Cinca River

21st May

Laspuña (Huesca)

Tradition

Watching the descent of boats made from logs along the Cinca River down to Aínsa is quite a spectacle, as it revives the tradition of a lost trade.

Renaissance Fair of Fonz

From 31st May to 1st June

Fonz (Huesca)

On the first weekend in June, the town of Fonz returns to the 16th century. The square and the streets of the town, full of Renaissance palaces and buildings, are decorated and adorned and are the ideal setting to celebrate this Renaissance Fair.

Tamarite de Litera Carpets

11th June

Tamarite de Litera (Huesca)

Floral

Carpets decorated with paint and flowers to add more color and splendor to this festival associated with Corpus Christi.

Cultural week in Campo

From 3rd August to 11th August

Campo (Huesca)

Tradition

Cultural week held the week before the town's main festivities. Each year the theme of the cultural week is different, with activities taking place every day of the week.

Festivities in honour of Our Lady of the Assumption

From 12th August to 16th August

Campo (Huesca)

Tradition

Patron saint festivities in honour of Our Lady of the Assumption. Various musical, sporting and festive events take place.

Tamarite de Litea Major Festivities

From 7th September to 10th September

Tamarite de Litera (Huesca)

The illusion returns in Tamarite de Litera, as every September, to celebrate its main festivities in honour of the Virgen del Patrocinio. With a programme full of events for all ages.

The Mojiganga of Graus

From 12th September to 15th September

Graus (Huesca)

Tradition

In the festivities of San Vicente Ferrer a rich range of traditions, dances and a review of what has happened in the last year with the Mojiganga.

Festivities in honour of the Santo Cristo and San Vicente Ferrer of Graus

From 12th September to 15th September

Graus (Huesca)

Tradition

These festivities are a festive universe made up of unique events due to the anthropological richness of their traditional rites. Of particular note are the cabezudos, giants, caretas and caballez, the satire of the Mojiganga, the traditional Pllega, or the singing of the Albadas.

Upcoming festivals

The Mystery of Obanos

From 20th July to 27th July

Obanos (Navarra)

In even years, a medieval legend of the Camino de Santiago comes to life, where the town transforms itself to perform an impressive theatrical representation filled with banners, carriages, and medieval costumes. This performance stands out for its quality and its stage in the Plaza de los Fueros. It is an unmissable spectacle that brings together the community of Obanos and delights visitors.

International Contest of Habaneras and Polyphony of Torrevieja

From 24th July to 30th July

Torrevieja (Alicante)

Prestigious choral competition where Habaneras and polyphony come together in a renowned international event. Choirs from around the world compete and celebrate choral music in a unique setting.

Las Minas International Singing Festival

From 27th July to 6th August

Unión, La (Murcia)

Las Minas International Singing Festival

The Festival Internacional del Cante de Las Minas de La Unión, in Murcia, is held at the end of July and beginning of August. It is a festival that showcases the best of flamenco music through galas and competitions.

Falces Garlic Day

From 29th July to 30th July

Falces (Navarra)

El Ajo Rojo de Falces has its own festival in July, with tastings, a craft market and brass bands, historical visits and many activities for all audiences.

Flamenco Cork Festival of Genal Valley

29th July

Gaucín (Málaga)

Discover the Flamenco Cork Festival of Genal Valley. It was born as a Flamenco Verbena at the Castle of Águila in '97. Since then, this event is celebrated every year with renowned flamenco artists, along with the magical cork oak uncorking.