Festivals on January

Go through the festivals that we show you in January, surely there is one that will surprise you.

1st January

Baptism of the Child in Palencia

1st January

Palencia (Palencia)

Religious

On the 1st of January, Palencia celebrates the traditional Baptism of the Child, a procession that has become an ancestral custom, with more than five centuries of history, where the amusing pedrea of sweets and candies takes place.

Los Carochos, the Masquerade of Riofrío de Aliste

1st January

Riofrío de Aliste (Zamora)

Representation

In Riofrío de Aliste they enjoy the New Year in a different way, with the tradition of Los Carochos, a ritual as strange as fun that you have to see, at least once in your life.

5th January

Three Kings Parade in Santillana del Mar

5th January

Santillana del Mar (Cantabria)

Representation

Every 5th January you can enjoy the Three Kings Parade in Santillana del Mar, an experience where all those attending will witness an authentic journey into the past.

The Three Wise Men Parade in Alcoy

5th January

Alcoy/Alcoi (Alicante)

Representation

The Three Kings Parade in Alcoy is one of the oldest in the country, and one of the most special. In this parade the royal pages go up to the balconies to leave the presents, a real spectacle!

12th January

Pingüinos, motorcycle rally in Valladolid

From 12th January to 15th January

Valladolid (Valladolid)

Tradition

Pingüinos is the most radical motorcycle rally in Europe, with freezing temperatures that are compensated by a lively atmosphere with tastings, concerts, excursions and even a Guinness record. Don't miss it!

13th January

Sant Antoni festivities in Barcelona

From 13th January to 23rd January

Barcelona (Barcelona)

Tradition

For Sant Antoni you can enjoy the best of Barcelona's culture at the Festes of Sant Antoni, with giants and big-heads, theatre, dance, concerts and activities for all ages.

19th January

Jarramplas Festival

From 19th January to 20th January

Piornal (Cáceres)

Representation

On the 19th and 20th of January, Jarramplas walks through the streets of Piornal while neighbours and visitors throw turnips at him.

20th January

Higuillo Festival

20th January

Villasandino (Burgos)

Religious

The Fiesta del Higuillo, in Villasandino, Burgos, is part of the festivities in honour of San Sebastián, held on 20 January.

San Sebastian Tamborrada

From 20th January to 20th January

Donostia-San Sebastián (Guipúzcoa)

Tradition

On the 20th of January, for San Sebastian, the tamborradas (drummers) go through the streets of Donosti playing the marches of the maestro Sarriegi, a spectacle of colour and sound!

Popular dishes of thouse festivals

Marmitako

(País Vasco)

Primeros platos

Basque stew with tuna, potatoes, peppers, and tomatoes. Rustic and comforting flavor. Simplicity and quality of fresh ingredients.

Where to eat the best marmitako?

Restaurante Xanti (Región: País Vasco)

Paseo de Anoeta, 30. San Sebastián (Guipúzcoa)

Txinparta Sagardotegia (Región: País Vasco)

C. Illarra Berri Kalea, 2. 20018. San Sebastian (Guipúzcoa)

More restaurants where you can eat marmitako

La Candelaria and San Blas in Valdemorillo

From 20th January to 17th February

Valdemorillo (Madrid)

A whole range of activities in a varied programme: parades, giants and big-heads. Procession of the Saint. Music, with orchestra and concerts, chocolatada, bullfighting events...

23rd January

Las Paces Festival in Villarta de San Juan

From 23rd January to 26th January

Villarta de San Juan (Ciudad Real)

Religious

In February, the festival of Las Paces is celebrated in Villarta de San Juan, where thousands of rockets and fireworks are launched to thank the Virgin for the peace that has reigned in the town for more than 650 years.

26th January

Festival of the Cuadrillas in Barranda

From 26th January to 28th January

Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia)

Tradition

At the end of January the Fiesta de las Cuadrillas is held, where the streets of Barranda host the clash of the cuadrillas and the different bands perform traditional songs and dances of the most joyful and entertaining kind.

Go through the festivals that we show you in January, surely there is one that will surprise you.

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.