Program of Rompida de la Hora

Year 2023

It celebrates: 28th March

Place: Calanda (Teruel)

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On Good Friday in Calanda the Tamborrada or Rompida de la Hora is celebrated, with the beating of drums and giant bass drums, a festival declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

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Calanda Holy Week Program 2023

April 2, 2023. Palm Sunday

6:00 a.m. Departure of the Alarm Clocks
10:30 a.m. Procession of the Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem
4:00 p.m. Via-Crucis to Mount Calvary
5:30 p.m. Concentration in the Plaza de España de las Cofradías. Climb to the Pavilion
18:00 Fraternization Days of Brotherhoods

April 5, 2023. Holy Wednesday

8:30 p.m. Solemn transfer of the passage of the Sepulcher from the Temple of El Pilar to the Parish of Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza

April 6, 2023. Holy Thursday

7:00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord's Supper, in the Parish
24:00h Via-Crucis of the drummers to Mount Calvary

April 7, 2023. Good Friday

7:30 a.m. Stations of the Cross for women
11:00 a.m. Concentration of drummers in the Plaza de España
12:00h Break the hour
3:30 p.m. Procession of the Proclamation
18:00 Celebration in the Parish of the Lord's Death
20:00 Procession of Solitude
11:00 p.m. Resumption of the rolls

April 8, 2023. Holy Saturday

9:00 a.m. Procession of the Holy Burial
1:45 p.m. Tribute to Mosén Vicente Allanegui and all the deceased in Calanda with the interpretation of the "Palillera March"
2:00 p.m. Definitive cessation of drum rolls
10:00 p.m. Celebration in the Parish of the Easter Vigil

April 9, 2023. Easter Sunday

10:00 a.m. Mass at the Calanda Residential Center
11:00 a.m. Easter Mass in the Parochial Church of Hope

Upcoming festivals

Running of the bulls of Pilón in Falces

From 13th August to 20th August

Falces (Navarra)

In August, the Encierro del Pilón de Falces takes place, a bullfighting festival in which young people run in front of the bulls along a dangerous path on the edge of the cliff.

Festes de Gràcia in Barcelona

From 15th August to 21st August

Barcelona (Barcelona)

The Festes de Gràcia are celebrated with their identity sign more alive than ever, more than 23 streets are decorated to celebrate with locals and visitors one of the most colourful festivals in the city of Barcelona.

Xativa Fair

From 15th August to 20th August

Xàtiva (Valencia)

Centennial celebration with a variety of cultural activities, concerts, contests, and bullfighting festivities. Highlighting the 'Canto de Albaes' and 'Festival de la Cançó', an attractive event that attracts locals and tourists every August.

The Boloencierro of Mataelpino

From 18th August to 24th August

Boalo, El (Madrid)

We invite you to get to know this popular festival, considered the most fun running of the bulls in the world! The Boloencierro of Mataelpino is celebrated in the last week of August.

Bandeira Empanada Festival

19th August

Silleda (Pontevedra)

Since 1974, this annual event, which began as a gathering of friends, celebrates the iconic Galician empanada with culinary contests, lively auctions and cultural performances. A culinary and festive event not to be missed.