International Fireworks Competition

The competition will fill the skies of Tarragona with light and colour against the beautiful background of the Playa del Miracle beach. It is a great open-air party which more than 60,000 spectators regularly attend. The winner of the competition will also receive the commission for the firework castle in the Santa Tecla fiesta on 23 September.

Salamanca Fair

Concerts, verbenas (popular festivals) and other shows make up part of the programme, along with the traditional floral offering to the Virgin, on the 8th of the month, and the procession to the New Cathedral.

Madrid Book Fair

The first edition was held in 1933. Today, more than 350 booths that gather in the Paseo de Coches in Madrid's Retiro Park not only offer the public the opportunity to learn about the latest literary novelties, but also to greet their favorite writer. ...

Madrid Pride - MADO

The streets of many neighbourhoods, especially Chueca (well known for its LGBTQI+ community and open-minded spirit) are filled with outdoor bars, pavement cafés, live music, a wide variety of people all set on having a great time, cultural activities, and more. ...

Sailing: King's Cup Regatta

The first edition was held in 1982, with some 50 boats taking part, of which 35 were Spanish and the rest from overseas. In 1990, this competition was the first regatta on the international circuit to adopt the new IMS boat classification system. ...

Athletics: Palma Marathon

Palma holds a fully athletic day with four races along the streets of the city. As well as the marathon there is a half-marathon, a 10-kilometre race and a Nordic walking route around the city.

Seville European Film Festival

The event is dedicated specifically to contemporary European film. It aims to concentrate on the promotion of European cinematographic culture, through dialogue between the new creators and recognised figures, and to make way for the incorporation of new media for cinematographic expression. ...

Science Week

It actually takes place over two weeks, and will include over 500 activities in different cities, town and villages in the Region of Madrid: open days, film series, workshops, exhibitions, conferences, guided tours, excursions, etc. ...

International Kite Festival

hroughout the days of the event, incredible giant kites can be seen flying over the beaches of Fuerteventura, making the Corralejo Nature Reserve an even more spectacular sight. ...

"Ciudad de Carmona" National Flamenco Competition

The Cultural Flamenco Week starts when the National Competition finishes. And in March, the Exaltation of the Saeta (traditional Easter Week song) takes place in the headquarters of the association.

Zoom Igualada. International Festival of Audiovisual Content of Catalonia

The festival is based in the town of Igualada, and activities are also organised in Barcelona. The official section presents productions in the formats of entertainment, news, sports, cultural and documentary, and fiction. The event also supports local production and young creators with specific sections. ...

Almería International Film Festival

It forms a space open to the film industry where creators, producers, technicians and enthusiasts can mingle. As well as screenings of the films nominated for the various awards, there are parallel activities complementing the festival programme.

Sailing: Christmas Race Regatta

Olympic medallists as well as World and European champions have taken part in this event, which has also served as training for the Olympic Games on eight occasions. It is considered the season’s first regatta after the ISAF (International Sailing Federation) annual meeting, where all the novelties in the sport are put into place.

La Cordà de Paterna

The Cordà marks the end of the Fiestas Mayores festival in Paterna, a municipality in Valencia, and takes place in the early hours after the last Sunday in August. An unparalleled firework show, it allows spectators to really feel and experience a festival that has been passed down from our ancestors to the present day. ...

Cycling: Tour of Spain

Participants in the event cover more than 3,200 kilometres divided into 21 stages - flat, against the clock, and mid- and high-mountain. The Tour of Spain passes through a host of towns around the country to finish in Madrid, on a city circuit between Paseo de la Castellana Avenue and Plaza de Cibeles Square. ...

Catalonia International Fantastic Film Festival - Sitges

The festival specialises in horror and fantasy films, and is one of the most important events globally in these genres, which are becoming ever more important both nationally and internationally. ...

Main Fiestas in Vilafranca del Penedés

The city of Vilafranca del Penedés, in Barcelona province, Region of Catalonia, celebrates its main fiestas in honour of San Félix. The festivities start 29 August with the pealing of bells and a fireworks display which precede the inaugural proclamation. ...

Corpus Christi in Sitges

Sitges , just 35 kilometres from Barcelona, is filled with colour and the aroma of flowers during the celebration of the feast of Corpus Christi in spring. The highlight of the festivity takes place on the feast day itself, when the local residents create carpets of petals from carnations and other flowers. ...

Bread and cheese festival

It takes place next to the country chapel of Santo Cristo in Quel. From there and in honour of the Virgin Mary, the members of the festivities committee throw bread and cheese at everyone waiting to collect it. It began in 1479, as the result of a plague epidemic when the town's population decreased considerably. ...

Battle of the flowers in Laredo

The high point of the celebration comes at about 5:30 in the afternoon, when the parade of floats adorned with fresh flowers sets off through the streets of Laredo. However people have been busy decorating the carts since the night before, and the town is already caught up in the festival atmosphere. ...

Pirineos Sur. International Festival of Cultures

This major show is regarded as one of the best international summer festivals in Spain. This year the line-up is featuring artists such as Bunbury, Duquende and Dj Javimar. ...

Sailing: King's Cup for vintage boats. Minorca Classic Sailing

Minorca is especially attractive, and the competition is even more spectacular thanks to its crystal-clear turquoise waters. What's more, there are many different winds in the island and this makes the competition very interesting and exciting.

Aínsa Castle International Music Festival

This is one of the most important summer festivals in Aragón. Participants include Spanish and international groups, and it features the castle of Aínsa as its main venue. Concerts are also held in other places such as the squares of Plaza de Santo Domingo or Iglesia. ...

Tapas competition in Avila

Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of tapas which combine tradition with modernity and are prepared with the finest product of the region. The best recipes for the most discerning foodies.

The Soul of Cordoba. Nocturnal visit to the Great Mosque

It is an original way of exploring this unique mosque-cathedral. A nocturnal visit to discover the hidden secrets of the monument on a tour guided by light and accompanied by ambient sound. The visit takes place in groups and is available in the following languages: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese and Arabic.

“La leyenda de Tartessos” mountain bike race

This competition forms part of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). The competition consists of three marathon stages and a time trial to close (if a classification hasn’t been determined). It starts in Valverde del Camino, a town with many vestiges of its English and mining past. Its furniture and shoe workshops are well worth a visit. ...

Renaissance Festival

Since 1996, this town in Tarragona has celebrated this unique festival recreating one of the most interesting points in its history: the Renaissance. Over these days, the streets and façades are adorned with tapestries, carpets, torches and banners, while the inhabitants of Tortosa dress in period costumes, with rosettes representing the ...

Valladolid International Film Week. SEMINCI

A panel of judges made up of professionals will award a range of prizes including the Gold and Silver “Espigas”, the “Pilar Miró” Prize for the best new director and the prizes for best actor, actress and director of photography in the official feature film section; the shorts section includes the Gold and Silver “Espigas” for the category and ...

Sant Magí

The celebrations include the water parade with its traditional retinue, the spectacular sight of the castells (in which amazing human towers are created), processions, musical performances and exhibitions.

Exhibition: Occidens

Visitors can listen to the real voices of the Leire monks singing Gregorian chants or see reconstructions of ancient settlements based on the archaeological remains on display. The tour also showcases the cathedral’s stunning Gothic cloister and features relics, crosses and Marian sculptures. ...

New Year's Eve in Pamplona

The Old Town is the heart of the festivities. The tradition of celebrating the New Year with creative costumes is relatively new but has gained a large following. Bold, classic and pop culture-inspired costumes take over the night, creating a one-of-a-kind festive atmosphere.

Bilbao Triathlon

The 1,900-metre swim takes place in the estuary, next to the Guggenheim Museum. The 90-km bike section crosses Bilbao, and the run goes past buildings such as Arriaga Theatre, Euskalduna Palace, the City Hall and the Guggenheim and Maritime Museums.

The magic of autumn in the Ambroz Valley

The festival includes the chance to sample typical dishes, mushroom collecting courses, guided visits to the most spectacular sights in the area, theatre, humour, magic, concerts, traditional games, exhibitions, bike routes, a mountain race, a photography competition and the Cattle Migration Festival, among other activities. ...

Vitoria International Theatre Festival

The event not only contains theatre, but also dance and opera productions. The different shows can be seen at the Principal Theatre and at various municipal Civic Centres. ...

Moors and Christians Festival in Elda.

Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival

Big name artists perform alongside up and coming youngsters - an attractive proposal for all jazz lovers. There are also the popular New Orleans bands that march through the streets, and late-night jam-sessions held in the town's clubs. ...