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Every year the beaches of Sanlucar de Barrameda in the province of Cádiz come alive with the pounding of hooves as the famous horse races take over the coast. Traditionally, the races take place the second and fourth weeks of August from Friday to Sunday. The schedule also depends on the tide times so they might come foward a week.
Possibly you thought the Christmas season was over on New Year’s Eve, but in Spain this is just the mid-point of all the celebrating. In this country, the tradition is to have a rather late dinner with your family – just one more rich, elaborate dinner, of course, complete with all the pastries, dried fruits and nuts and mountains of turrón that finish every meal at this time of year.
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 celebration that is usually held on the beach with roaring bonfires, drink, food, and friends. It is a memorable, almost surreal scene and one that needs to be experienced.
In Spain, the equivalent of All Fools' Day is “Día de los Santos Inocentes”, which takes place in the middle of the long Christmas season (Spanish Navidad runs all the way through to 6 January, the Epiphany). On 28 December it’s your turn to play your favourite jokes on friends and family!
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 common, but even families that sign up with “Papa Noel” usually keep their accounts open with the Kings.
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-known outside Granada province, by latest estimates up to 20,000 people take part, running through the streets and covering each other in black olive oil in Baza and coloured paste in Guadix.
Festival de Música Española (Spanish music festival), a ten-day musical extravaganza dedicated to one the city’s most formidable composers, Manuel de Falla.
The first edition of Estepona Marathon: there will be two running in 2026. One being a full marathon, and the other, a half marathon. Named as the 'garden' of the Costa Del Sol, these marathons will go through the main streets of Estepona, going past the traditional flower pots, to along the coastline.
.Marenostrum Fuengirola celebrates its eleventh edition in 2026. Dates thus far announced run from 24th April to 12th September 2026. Marenostrum is one of the larger series of outdoor concerts events on the Costa del Sol. Supported and promoted by Fuengirola Town Hall, it presents a series of about 36 concerts that includes classical, rock, flamenco, rap, indie and pop music.
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, including 22 world premieres, staged across eleven venues throughout the city. These range from intimate recitals in small, limited-capacity spaces to the gala performances in the Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza.
The best funk festival in Spain takes place each year over two or three days in late July or early August. Two top bands perform each evening and the DJs play until dawn. First started in 2008, there is a large camping area in this beautiful rural location.
The fifth edition of the El Argar Classical Music Festival takes place on Friday 29th August in Totana, Murcia, and on Saturday 30th August in the village of Antas in the province of Almería. Under the artistic direction of Swiss-Cuban mezzo-soprano Ana Häsler, the festival offers a unique cultural experience and includes a visit to the El Argar archaeological site in Antas, Almería — the cradle of one of Europe's oldest civilisations, the Bronze Age Argaric culture.
There are several types of singing groups and songs at the Carnaval. They perform both at the theatre in the official competition, and also on the street. All wear fancy dress.
Obviously, the programme varies from year to year, but you can take this as a rough guide to what happens on which day of the Carnaval. Check local press and websites for up-to-date information.
The singing competition (COAC, Concurso Official de Agrupaciones Carnavalescas) is the central event of the pre-Carnaval, with four types of groups taking part - chirigotas, choros, cuartetos and comparsas. About 300 groups in total enter the contest.
Religious icons are hugely popular in Andalucia; they are normally handcrafted from wood and porcelain and spend 99.9 per cent of the year in glass-covered alcoves at the local church. Most are dusted down and placed on flower-decked thrones at Easter-time when they are lovingly and solemnly borne through the streets. The Virgen del Carmen, however, has her own special day.
Are you planning your trip to the Carnival but feel nervous about actually speaking Spanish? We've created a special collection of carnival words, to add to the fun!
