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

Holy Family and Holy Christ in La Vall d'Uixó

From 1st October to 16th October

Vall d'Uixó, la (Castellón)

Holy Family and Holy Christ in La Vall d'Uixó

Popularly known as 'Sant Josep' and declared of national tourist interest since 2004. The festivities begin with the presentation of the queen and for two weeks there is a succession of emotional events such as processions, pilgrimages and bullfights.

The Cervantina Week

From 3rd October to 11th October

Alcalá de Henares (Madrid)

The Cervantina Week is a very special occasion, since it is about paying tribute to the writer Miguel de Cervantes, one of the most important literary figures in Spain and who left a great legacy for humanity.

San Froilán Festivities

From 4th October to 12th October

Lugo (Lugo)

In October, one of the most beautiful and colourful festivities of the Galician autumn is celebrated. We invite you to discover the festivities of San Froilán, the patron saint of Lugo.

The Cantaderas

From 5th October to 8th October

León (León)

The First Cutting of the Honey in Ayora

From 7th October to 9th October

Ayora (Valencia)

At the beginning of October, the Valencian town of Ayora celebrates the Primer Corte de la Miel, a gastronomic festival with many activities for all ages, based around its star product: honey.