Festivals in Andalucía
Festivals
There is no better way to get to know Andalucia than through its myriad of fascinating traditional festivals. The local fiesta is the moment when every town and village strives to put on a splendid show, not only for themselves but also for those who come from afar to admire and enjoy. Over 3,000 fiestas are celebrated every year in Andalucia, including fairs, pilgrimages, carnivals, mock battles between Moors and Christians and religious processions. Each town and village has at least one patron saint and the processions in their name. In fact, there is scarcely a day in the year without its fiesta.
Below is our descriptive guide to the more popular festivals taking place each year. They are listed more or less in the order that they take place in the year. Alternatively consult a larger listing of the Festivals and Fiestas in Andalucia in a month by month format. Also consult our list of the summer ferias and this extensive guide to the main modern music and dance festivals.
Traditional Festivals in Andalucia
Theatre Festivals in Andalucia
Music and Dance contemporary Festivals
Festivals in Andalucia
Here is our long list of hundreds of pages of Festivals in Andalucia in the towns and villages of Andalucia.
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Estepona Summer Feria takes place the first week in July from Tuesday to Sunday and gives everyone a week to enjoy dancing, drinking and eating. Both the day fair and the night fair take place at… More →
Bella Marbella Fest is a vibrant summer celebration of music, culture, and unforgettable experiences. The Fourth edition of this one-night Spanish Indie Pop and Rock festival takes place on 1st… More →
Since 1996, our mission has been to uncover the authentic heart of the region. Here are the traditions; from the world-famous to the wonderfully obscure, that our readers have loved for three… More →
Seville will host the 24th edition of the Flamenco Biennial from Wednesday 9 September to Saturday 3 October 2026. This year’s edition features a program of more than 50 performances,… More →
Marenostrum Fuengirola runs from 3rd May to 19th October 2025. Marenostrum Fuengirola is one of the larger series of outdoor concerts events on the Costa del Sol. Supported and promoted by… More →
Report by Alex Cutts on the festival's Sunday grand finale in Montejaque - the heart of Pueblos Blancos Music Festival, where the artists call home for the weekend and where the locals spill into… More →
Report by Alex Cutts on the festivals Saturday night in Ronda; one of the more well-known towns to feature on the Pueblos Blancos line-up. Perhaps the most dramatic and breathtaking stage of the… More →
Report by Alex Cutts on the festivals Thursday night in Jemera de Libar. Jimera de Líbar is an excellent destination for anyone wishing to enjoy the wonders of rural tourism in Andalucia. One of… More →
Popular festivals in Murtas are Fiestas de la Santa Cruz, Corpus Christi, Semana Cultural, Fiestas de San Miguel and Fiestas de San Fernando.
Popular festivals in Nevada are Fiestas de San Sebastián y San Antonio Abad, Fiestas de la Candelaria y San Cecilio and Semana Santa.
Popular festivals in Güevéjar are Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Día de la Cruz, Semana Santa, and Fiestas Patronales en Honor del Santo Cristo de la Salud.
Popular festivals in Pórtugos are Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, San Sebastián, Semana Santa, Fiesta de la Parva, Semana Cultural and Fiestas Patronales en Honor a la Virgen del Rosario.
Popular festivals in Güevéjar are Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Carnavales, Día de la Cruz, Semana Santa, Fiesta del Libro, Fiestas Patronales de San Juan Bautista, Fiestas Patronales Virgen de las… More →
Popular festivals in Laroles are Fiestas de San Sebastián y San Antonio, Guerillas, San Marcos and San Juan.
Popular festivals in Cástaras are Fiestas en Honor a San Blas, Fietsas de la Virgen de Fátima and Chiscos de San Antón.
Popular festivals in Lobras are Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Día de Andalucía, Semana Santa, Fiesta de San Marcos, Fiesta del Señor de la Ascensión, Fiesta de la Siega y las Parvas and Fiestas en… More →
Popular festivals in Lanjarón are Fiestas de San Juan Bautista, San Sebastián, Semana Santa and Festival de Música Tradicional.
Popular festivals in Juviles are Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Festividad de San Sebastián, Semana Santa, Moros y Cristianos and Fiestas en Honor de la Santísima Virgen del Rosario.
Popular festivals in Cádiar are Fiestas de San Blas, San Marcos, Semana Santa, Romería de San Isidro and Fiestas de Octubre
Popular festivals in Carataunas are Fiestas Patronales de San Marcos, Romería del Padre Eterno and Fiestas de la Virgen de la Paz.
Popular festivals in Cáñar are Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Fiestas de San Blas, Semana Santa, Fiestas de San Marcos, Romería de San Isidro, Corpus Christi, Hoguera de Santa Ana, Semana Cultural and… More →
Festivals in El Valle include the Three Kings procession, Semana Santa, Summer Fair, Fiestas de San Antonio in Melegís, Fiestas de Santa Ana in Restábal, Fiestas de la Virgen del Rosario in… More →
Popular festivals in Bubión are Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Chisco de San Antón, Fiestas Patronales en honor a San Sebastián y San Antón, Semana Santa, Fiestas de San Juan, Semana Cultural and Mauraca… More →
Popular festivals in Almegíjar are Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Día de Andalucía, Semana Santa, Romería de San Marcos, Fiestas de la Virgen de la Cabeza and Fiestas de Santo Cristo de la… More →
Popular festivals in Albondón are Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Día de Andalucia, Semana Santa, Romería de San Isidro and Fiestas Mayores de San Luis Rey de Francia.
Popular festivals in Nigüelas are Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Semana Santa, Romería de San Marcos. Encuentros Provinciales de Polifonía y Fiestas Patronales en Honor de la Patrona Nuestra Señora de Las… More →
Popular festivals in Dúrcal are Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Festividad de San Sebastián, Semana Santa, Real Feria de Ganado y Fiestas Populares and Feria Agroalimentaria, del Turismo y la Artesanía del… More →
As well as a rich historical and artistic heritage, resplendent in various religious buildings, El Pinar offers one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Alpujarra: the steep, narrow Tablate… More →
Dreambeach returns to Retamar near Almeria city in 2025. Dreambeach moved to this location for in 2024 at La Toya, Retamar close to Almeria City and Airport leaving behind years at Playa… More →
Popular festivals in Cortes y Graena are San Lorenzo, San Torcuato, San Antonio de Padua and San Marcos.
The summer feria in San Pedro de Alcantara, Marbella, it is traditionally held on the third week of October from a Monday or Tuesday to a Sunday to coincide with the Saint’s feast day.
Amazingly 3rd to 5th September 2026 will be the 44th edition Zaidin Rock which is now the longest running free admission Rock Festival in Spain (and probably Europe). Free entrance, starts at 21… More →
Oasis Marbella Fest is an an umbrella brand for the Festival Site encompassing a range of touring festivals and concerts held during the summer at the San Pedro site.
Estepona Summer Feria took place from Tuesday 2nd to Sunday 7th July 2024 and gives everyone a week to enjoy dancing, drinking and eating. Both the day fair and the night fair take place at… More →
The main festivals celebrated in Pinos Puente are Cabalgata Reyes Magos, La Candelaria, Carnival, Semana Santa, May Crosses, San Pascual Bailón, Feria de Agosto, Processsion of the Virgen de… More →
Popular festivals in Peligros are Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Fiestas de San Ildefonso, Carnival, Día de Andalucía, Semana Santa, May Crosses, Fiestas de las Mozuelas, San Juan, Festival Internacional… More →
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Hopefully this overall guide has been a help in planning your trip or in understanding the many varied festivals of the the region. For more dates try our events home page or look up an individual town in our destinations section.