Festivals in Jaén

San Marcos Festivities in Arroyo Ojanco

From 22nd April to 25th April

Arroyo del Ojanco (Jaén)

Enjoy bull runs, bullfighting, cultural and sports activities. Don't miss the agricultural and livestock fair and the delicious gastronomic proposals. We're waiting for you!

The pilgrimage of the Virgin of the Cabeza

From 28th April to 30th April

Andújar (Jaén)

Religious

Experience the oldest pilgrimage in Spain during the last weekend of April, in a Mediterranean natural setting. The strong roots of this tradition will not leave you indifferent.

Frailes Wine and Food Festival

From 3rd May to 4th May

Frailes (Jaén)

Once a year, visitors can taste the local gastronomy, from homemade sausages to the most traditional confectionery, accompanied by local wines. These days bring together tradition, gastronomy and culture of the town of Frailes in Jaén.

Pilgrimage of San Isidro in Santa Elena

From 12th May to 14th May

Santa Elena (Jaén)

The image of San Isidro is taken in carts to the Paraje "La Aliseda", 5 km from the town of Santa Elena, where a campaign mass is held and the whole day is spent in the countryside with the family.

Pascuamayo

From 2nd June to 6th June

Santisteban del Puerto (Jaén)

Every year around Pentecost Sunday, the ancient festivities of Pascuamayo are celebrated, with the interesting Ritual de la Toma del Cuadro, as well as open-air dances and bullfighting festivities.

Pilgrimage of the Virgin of Victory in Martos

From 3rd June to 4th June

Martos (Jaén)

Join the Virgin of Victory in her procession and transfer to the Ermita de la Peña. Don't miss the open-air Mass. Enjoy traditional gypsy dresses, carts, and floats. A unique spiritual and cultural experience in Andalusia.

Fair and Festivities of San Miguel in Úbeda

From 28th September to 4th October

Úbeda (Jaén)

Fair

It celebrates local culture with music, dances, gastronomy, and attractions. It stands out for its festive atmosphere and active community participation. It is a unique experience to get to know Andalusian tradition.

San Lucas Fair in Jaén

From 12th October to 22nd October

Jaén (Jaén)

Fair

The Jaén Fair takes place in the middle of October, in honour of St. Luke, a week full of fun and relaxation for the whole family: live music, stalls and leisure activities.

Upcoming festivals

La Orotava Patronal Festivities

From 9th June to 18th June

Orotava, La (Sta. Cruz de Tenerife)

Experience the magic of La Orotava's patronal festivities: tradition, religious devotion, and folklore come together in a unique celebration. Flower and volcanic rock carpets, pilgrimages, and cultural events await you in this charming municipality in Tenerife.

Medieval Days of Briones

From 17th June to 18th June

Briones (Rioja, La)

The Medieval Days of Briones, takes place on the third weekend of June of each year and these are intended to remember the time of the fourteenth century, where most of the inhabitants participate in the different ceremonies.

Fallas in honor of the Virgen de Ribera

17th June

Pobla de Segur, La (Lérida)

Discover the ancestral fire ignited by the summer solstice, the torches descending the mountain, the offering to the Virgin, the sardanas, and the rich cuisine of Pallars Jussà. Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Paso del Fuego and Móndidas

23rd June

San Pedro Manrique (Soria)

On June 23 El Paso del Fuego and Móndidas, is celebrated in San Pedro in Soria, where a large crowd of people to carry out an ancestral event that consists of an initiatory ritual to achieve immortality.

The Compromise of Caspe

From 23rd June to 25th June

Caspe (Zaragoza)

For three days, a medieval town in Caspe is reenacted to exemplify the pact that resolved the lack of an heir to the crown in an exemplary manner. With a rich program of recreational and cultural activities.