Festivals in León

Botillo Exaltation Festival

From 1st February to 3rd February

Bembibre (León)

Gastronomic

In February, Bembibre (León) celebrates the Festival of Exaltation of the Botillo, a typical sausage from El Bierzo which becomes the protagonist of the event.

San Juan and San Pedro in León

From 20th June to 30th June

León (León)

Experience the grand week of the city with activities for all neighborhoods and the enthusiastic participation of its residents. Traditional parades, karaoke, open-air dances, circus, and street theater to bring the magic of the celebration to every home.

The Cantaderas

From 5th October to 8th October

León (León)

Representation

Discover live history at the Cantaderas of León: the victory at Clavijo and the liberation from the Tribute of the Hundred Maidens. Medieval young women dance their way to the Cathedral, followed by the Municipal Corporation.

Oseja de Sajambre Fair

28th October

Oseja de Sajambre (León)

Gastronomic

Livestock, craft and gastronomic fair, highlighting local products made in the municipality itself, and cheese from the Picos de Europa region. It is held on 24 October or the following Saturday.

Upcoming festivals

Patron Saint Festivities of San Sebastián de los Reyes and Bull Runs

From 27th August to 3rd September

San Sebastián de los Reyes (Madrid)

Thrilling bull runs, in which the bulls run through the streets for 820 meters at the end of August, captivating brave runners and spectators.

La Tomatina

31st August

Buñol (Valencia)

In August, the well-known festival of La Tomatina is celebrated in Buñol. An authentic campaign battle, where participants throw tomatoes as if there were no tomorrow.

The descendent of the Witch

31st August

Vidángoz/Bidankoze (Navarra)

The descendent of the Witch, is part of one of the festivities that take place in the town of Vidangoz (Navarra) and that honor Saint Augustine, considered the patron saint of this region of Spain.

Fiestas de la Vendimia y el Vino de Valdepeñas

From 31st August to 8th September

Valdepeñas (Ciudad Real)

Tradición anual que celebra la cultura vinícola desde 1948. Pisa de la Uva, desfiles, conciertos y catas de vino en un escenario de tradición y sabor. Una de las principales fiestas del vino y vendimia en España.

The Paloteo Dance of Longares

From 1st September to 8th September

Longares (Zaragoza)

If you want to experience on your skin the emotion of years of tradition to the sound of this hypnotic music to the rhythm of the sticks, you can't miss the Dance of the Paloteo de Longares, a unique experience!