Titirimundi, International Puppet Theatre Festival

An event for puppet fans, it is held at indoor venues as well as on the streets of the city. Companies from different countries present a range of performances, ranging from traditional puppets to acrobatic groups and street entertainment. Children and adults alike can enjoy this theatrical art in which tradition combines with the avant-garde.

The Offspring Tour

The group, led by frontman Dexter Holland, will perform at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena in Madrid on 26 September and at the Olimpic Arena in Badalona the following day. A double opportunity to enjoy the live performance of this popular band, which has sold nearly 50 million records worldwide. ...

Concert: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band

The event is part of the European tour of this American rockstar, who returns to this Basque city after his last visit in 2016. Two concerts will be held on Saturday 21 and Tuesday 24 June at the Anoeta football stadium. ...

Lo Ferro International Flamenco Singing Festival

Great artists, promising newcomers, and fans of the flamenco singing known as "cante" all gather together for this festival every year in Lo Ferro to enjoy great flamenco in the August nights. One of the most emotional moments of the festival is the performance of the Flamenco Mass, with singing and dancing.

Grand Prix de Carrilanas in Esteiro

The Festival of San Isidro Labrador in Yecla

The festival dates from the 19th century, and today it involves lots of interesting events, such as the Santa Bárbara procession and bonfire, and the choosing of the Queen of the Festival and her six ladies. The biggest day of the festival is when the procession of the floats takes place, and it’s a great time to enjoy the local food and wine. ...

Starlite Festival

The setting is a natural open-air space located about 3.5 kilometers from the city center: the Marbella quarry of Nagüeles, which becomes a nightclub under the stars. The Festival combines all cultural disciplines and features world-renowned artists offering performances in intimate settings. ...

“City of Elche” Guitar Festival

This musical event has gone from strength to strength each year, thanks to performances by talented, internationally prestigious guitarists, along with up-and-coming young names that use the festival to launch their careers. ...

The Obanos Mystery Play

Triathlon: Andalucía Desafío Doñana (the Doñana Challenge)

The participants must complete a circuit of 200 kilometres in a unique natural environment, starting in the streets of the historic centre of Cadiz . On bikes, they ride through some of the loveliest towns in Cadiz; swimming, they cross the Guadalquivir river where it flows through Sanlúcar de Barrameda; and the race continues on foot along ...

The Three Cultures Medieval Market

Arts and crafts stands, typical foods, decoration and period costume are just a few of the things that visitors will find as they browse this market and take a genuine journey back to the past.

La Librea of Valle de Guerra

The Librea, which was already celebrated at the beginning of the 19th century, is performed on the Saturday night after 7 October, the day of the Virgin of the Rosary, the date when the naval battle was fought, where, according to tradition, the Virgin herself played a major role. ...

The Nalón boat parade

The festival centres on the descent of the River Nalón by boat, and is notable for the number of participants. The boats are marvels of originality – they’re like carnival floats in a complex and colourful procession on the stony, white-water river. The celebration takes place the third or fourth weekend in August. ...

The Cantabrian Wars

This festive reconstruction of the Cantabrian Wars has been held since 2001 and takes place from the last weekend in August to the first in September. The town is decked out to recreate Cantabria’s resistance to the Roman empire. ...

Deià International Music Festival

The programme for this prestigious event takes in a broad array of concerts, with many soloists, groups and composers, from both Spain and overseas. The shows take place at different venues in Deià and Valldemossa, such as: the old estate of Archduke Louis of Hapsburg, Miramar Monastery and Deià Church.

The ceremony of Las Cabezadas

According to the Chronicon Mundi by Lucas de Tuy, in 1158 Saint Isidore caused it to rain over León. In gratitude, the city, represented by its Town Hall, every year convenes at the Basilica of San Isidoro to light one smaller and two large candles. In the cloister the Chapter accepts the gift, but makes it clear that this gift is compulsory. ...

Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Marathon

This 42-kilometre run through the city each year attracts some one million people who turn out to cheer on the athletes in the unique setting of Madrid. The city is transformed into a huge outdoor stadium to receive athletes from all over the world, who compete for victory against the backdrop of the Royal Palace, Paseo del Arte (Art Avenue), ...

Lamprey Festival

Over several days there are tastings of dishes made with lampreys. Bagpipe music plays through the streets and the municipal band also performs. Lampreys are cylindrically shaped, scale-free fish that reproduce in rivers, grow in the sea and then return to river environments. ...

Roast Lamb Gastronomic Festival

Visitors to Aranda de Duero during the festival will have the chance to sample the lamb (whose quality is guaranteed thanks to the fact that it is milk-fed lamb marked with the Protected Geographic stamp, or IGP) roasted in a wood-burning oven, as part of a specially designed menu offered by a number of specialised roast meat restaurants. ...

Las Mondas

The festivities start on Palm Sunday with the traditional Mondas Proclamation in the different neighbourhoods of the town. Then there is a cultural week with conferences, exhibitions, concerts, award ceremonies, tasting of typical products, etc. ...

International Dixieland Festival

The event focuses on the most traditional aspect of jazz, namely the New Orleans or Dixieland style, which is characterised by three types of melody: ragtime, blues and Europan marches. The main venue is the Metropol Theatre, although performances are also held at other concert halls around the city.

Popular procession in honour of San Isidro Labrador in Los Barrios (Cadiz)

Moors and Christians festival in honour of San Jorge

The Moor and Christian fiestas in honour of San Jorge Mártir are staged in Banyeres de Mariola from 22-25 April each year. Another celebration takes place the first weekend of September with the fiestas of Moors and Christians in honour of the Relic of San Jorge. ...

Montilla-Moriles Wine Tasting

Every May, Cordoba offers the possibility of sampling the wines produced in this region. The tasting event is held in the streets of this city, and the wine is served with typical tapas. Over the course of the week visitors can also enjoy open-air concerts and tasting sessions led by wine experts. ...

Motorcycle racing: Grands Prix of Spain and Andalusia

Jerez de la Frontera, in Cádiz, southern Spain, hosts a unique week of sport. On the first weekend, the traditional Spanish Grand Prix, and on the second weekend the new Andalusian Grand Prix. Both events will include competitions in the MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 categories.

Athletics: Mediterranean Marathon

The idea is to enjoy a day of athletics beside the sea and to enjoy the route, as in addition to the Mediterranean Marathon, there is also a Half Marathon and other popular races. The course is generally flat, and the start and finishing lines are at the Catalonia Olympic Channel in Castelldefels.

Menorca Talayotic Exhibition. World Heritage designation

The exhibition reveals the uniqueness of Talayotic architecture and its close relationship with the Menorcan landscape, with which it has coexisted for more than 2,600 years. ...

World Press Photo (Vitoria-Gasteiz)

Discover the power of photography as a means of communication which can transcend any border. These are the winning photographs from the prestigious international World Press Photo competition. Many of the photos in this exhibition form part of our collective memory and have become the defining images of important historic events.

Equestrianism: A Coruña International Show Jumping Competition

This competition is considered one of the most important events on the worldwide calendar by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI), and features the most outstanding horses and riders of the moment. There are twelve events over the course of three days, including the Grand Prix.

Windsurfing: World Championship, Pozo Izquierdo

Pozo Izquierdo, on the island of Gran Canaria, is a paradise for windsurfing enthusiasts. The climatic conditions in this spot provide waves of 1-3 metres, making the sport a real spectacle. This time it is the turn of world championship trials in the women's freestyle, men's slalom, and wave categories for both sexes.

First Friday of May Festival

Sant Jordi Medieval Week

Over the course of several days the entire municipality is decorated and suitably attired in a 14th century style. Its towers and walls are decorated with flags of old stately homes and visitors can breathe the atmosphere of the Middle Ages on the streets, as well as watch the many different events throughout the week: talks, parades, theatre ...

Crosses and Fires of May

The streets and homes in the Cruz Santa district are bedecked with makeshift chapels containing crosses and altars, or “enrames”, where the locals apply all their skill to select the flowers to be used for the decorations in this celebration. The two streets of El Sol and El Medio are the setting for the procession of La Cruz. ...

Battle of the flowers

This event offers the perfect excuse to discover Cordoba at its most festive, and features a procession of numerous carts and wagons through the historic centre of the town, from which women, in traditional flamenco dress, throw petals and flowers to the spectators. This parade marks the start of a period of celebrations.

Mérida Classical Theatre Festival

The event is dedicated to theatre, and while the fundamental core of texts are of Greco-Latin origin, the festival is also open to the dramatic arts in general and includes music performances and a film season. One of the event's main attractions is its stunning setting: the Roman theatre dating from the end of the first century B.C. ...

Grec Festival

Stage arts are the star of this important cultural event that brings to light the most innovative offerings that are capable of attracting new audiences and family shows involving puppet and circus shows. Classic and contemporary, conventional and avant-garde, this festival is a reference point for enjoying the work of contemporary creators.