Program of Witchcraft Week
Year 2022
The Witchcraft Week was born with the aim of paying homage to Johanes de Bargota, the most illustrious character of the town, said to be a cleric who was born and lived in Bargota in the 16th century and to whom magical powers were attributed. Throughout the week, activities are organised for all audiences related to Johanes and the period in which he lived.
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During the Witchcraft Week in Bargota you can travel back in time and learn about the most incredible stories of Johanes, enjoy the akelarre of our witches and other magical creatures of Basque mythology. You can also visit the streets of the old town where you can enjoy the wonderful corners and treasures offered by its well-preserved architectural heritage with emblazoned ancestral homes and cellars built in stone with half-barrel vaults, all accompanied by a rich gastronomy and the wonderful wines produced in the town's cellar.
Festive Programme
Friday 15th July
- 20:00 h. Proclamation and start of the 16th Witchcraft Week events.
- 20:30 h. Tasting of migas and garlic soup (registration required). Face painting for children. Street entertainment with medieval dance and music.
- 23:00 h. SORGINGAUA Bonfire party (in the Plaza de las hogueras, behind the Brujo).
Saturday 16th July
- 18:00 h. Opening of corners in various streets of the town.
- 21:00 h. PASACALLES EMBRUJADO AND AKELARRE by the Garañango Theatre Group and Batucada Goraño.
- 22:00 h. Witchcraft Dinner with Potions and Ointments (with attendees dressed for the occasion) in the Old Fronton (prior registration).
- 00:00 h. Medieval feast enlivened by the Celtic Physics Group LUGE.
Monday 18th July
- 11:00 h. Escape the City themed on Witchcraft and JOHANES DE BARGOTA (Registration required).
- 17:00 h. Storytelling and puppet workshop with recycled material (registration required).
- 18:30 h. Dramatised visit to a winery with "DON ESTANISLAO Y CEFERINO".
- 19:30 h. Talk on witchcraft in the Library, given by FERNAND0 LLORENS GARCIA, "DOCUMENTS AND THEORETICAL BACKGROUND FOR THE PERSECUTION OF WITCHES".
Tuesday 19th July
- 19:30 h. BE BODEGAS ROUTE. Meeting point: Plaza del Brujo (registration required).
- 22:00 h. Closing of the Week and final fireworks.
