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.
Certain festivals seem to summarise life in Spain, with its love of having a good time in the company of friends and loved ones. The Night of San Juan is definitely one of these events. It is a… More →
There is quite a debate across Spain regarding whether Santa Claus is displacing the traditional Three Kings at Christmastime in Spain. The truth is that Santa Claus is becoming more and more… More →
See the 2022 poster. Each June, the annual Malaga Feria poster is presented. A panel selects five finalists of which the winner is chosen by a popular online vote by Malaga residents.
A successful inaugural edition of this Andalucia tourist board sponsored event took place in 2022 at the Feria (Fairground) west of city centre in Málaga from Thursday 8th to Saturday 10th… More →
On 11th November, is the occasion for the slaughtering of pigs, in preparation for the winter-time drying of hams and sausages, at a fiesta called la matanza - literally, the killing - in all the… More →
Cascamorras festival in the towns of Guadix and Baza has been declared Festival of International Tourism interest due to its intriguing history. Although the festival is relatively little-… More →
Festivals in La Cala de Mijas include the Three Kings procession, the Carnival, La Sardina, San Juan, Virgen del Carmen, Summer Fair and the Santa Teresa Pilgrimage.
Popular festivals in Valle del Zalabí are San Antón, El Zalabí, San Marcos and Virgen del Rosario en Alcudia.
Festivals in Guadix
Festivals - Carratraca
Here are some of the most popular festivals in Carratraca.
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
The traditional … More →
Carnavales
Carnival is celebrated in February.
Semana Santa
Holy Week processions, dates can vary.
Fiesta de la Virgen de la… More →
Popular festivals in Jódar: Cabalgata Reyes Magos
The Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January.
Lumbres de San Antón
Lumbres de San… More →
Popular festivals in Bélmez de la Moraleda are Moros y Cristianos, San Andrés, San Antón, San Marcos, Romería en Honor de Nuestro Señor de la Vida and Fiesta en Honor de la Virgen de la Paz.
Popular festivals in Vilches are San Antón, Festividad de San Gregorio, Festividad de Santiago Apóstol and Festividad de la Virgen del Castillo.
Popular festivals in Villanueva del Arzobispo are Fiestas en Honor de la Virgen de Fuensanta, Festividad de San Miguel, San Blas, San Isidro and Fiestas en Honor al Santísimo Cristo de la Vera… More →
Dreambeach 2020 - The eigth edition of the Dreambeach festival that wuold have taken place in August 2020 was cancelled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic and the travel restrictions.
Dreambeach 2018 was the sixth edition of Dreambeach. The festival took place from the 8th to 12th August 2018. There were three days of artists on the main stages. Total auditorium passes were… More →
Dreambeach 2014 was the fourth edition of Dreambeach. It took place on 3 days 11th to 13th August 2016.
Dreambeach 2015 was the third edition of Dreambeach. It took place on 9th and 10th August 2015. Artists included Fatboy Slim, Nina Kraviz, Oliver Heldens, Sam Feldt, Paco Osuna, Sigma, Matador,… More →
Dreambeach 2014 was the second edition of Dreambeach the 2nd edition ran for 2 days on 8th and 9th August 2014. The lineup included Armin Van Burren, Benny Page, Aphex, Black Sun Empire and… More →
Dreambeach 2013 was the first edition of Dreambeach. It took place on 9th and 10th August 2013at the spiritual home of the Creamfields Andalucia festival which had experimented with other… More →
The summer feria in San Pedro de Alcantara, Marbella 2022 took place from 17th to 23rd October 2022.
The main festivals in Torres are Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Carnavales, Semana Santa, San Marcos, Fiestas de los Jornaleros, Fiesta de Nuestro Padre Jesús de la Columna.
Festivals - Puente de Génave
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January.… More →
Festivals - Santiago-Pontones
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January… More →
Festivals - Segura de la Sierra
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January… More →
Festivals - Siles
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January.
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Festivals - Torres de Albánchez
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January… More →
Festivals - Villarrodrigo
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January.… More →
Festivals - Orcera
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January.
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Festivals - Beas de Segura
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January.… More →
Festivals - Benatae
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January.
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Festivals - Génave
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January.
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Festivals - La Puerta de Segura
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January… More →
Festivals - Hornos
Cabalgata Reyes Magos
Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January.
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More information
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.