Festival trip guides

Flamenco on Fire is Pamplona's annual flamenco festival held every August, honoring guitarist Sabicas. This guide covers the 2026 program, venues, tickets, and practical tips for attending, including satellite events in Viana and Estella-Lizarra.

Seville's flamenco peñas are cultural associations where locals and visiting aficionados gather for intimate performances. Unlike tourist-focused tablaos, these clubs offer a more authentic, low-cost experience, though events can be irregular and often conducted in Spanish. This guide explains what to expect, how to find events, and highlights the weekly open gathering at Peña Flamenca Torres Macarena.

Seville is the epicenter of flamenco, where you can experience authentic performances in tablaos, theaters, peñas, and even street corners. This guide compares the different venue types and highlights specific shows like La Cantaora, Tablao El Arenal, and Teatro Flamenco Sevilla, helping you choose the right experience. Learn about seating choices, photography rules, and booking tips to make your flamenco night memorable.

Segovia hosts the Hay Festival from 10 to 13 September 2026, with author talks, exhibitions, and performances across the city. Tickets are now on sale. Our guide covers festival logistics, getting there, where to stay, and tips for enjoying the event.

Segovia's Holy Week is a National Tourist Interest event with ten brotherhoods processing through its historic streets. Highlights include the Vía Crucis Penitencial, the Santo Entierro, and the ancient Cristo de los Gascones. Learn what to see and how to prepare for your visit.

Semana Santa transforms Seville with daily processions and intense crowds. Learn how to navigate street closures, cross processions safely, find food, respect local customs, and discover quieter corners of the city for a more comfortable experience.

Every five years, the island of La Palma celebrates the Bajada de la Virgen de las Nieves with two months of processions, dances, and luminous night parades. This guide covers the quinquennial cycle, the must-see traditions like the Dance of the Dwarves and the Pandorga, and the practical steps you need to take—from booking accommodation early to considering staying on a neighboring island to beat the influx of visitors.

The Velá de Santiago y Santa Ana is Seville's traditional summer festival in the Triana neighborhood, held around the feast day of Santa Ana on July 26. This guide covers what to expect, how to get there, and practical tips for enjoying the riverside atmosphere.

Jazzaldia is Spain's oldest jazz festival and one of Europe's most beloved summer music events. Held in San Sebastián each year, it blends free concerts on Zurriola beach with ticketed performances in iconic venues like the Kursaal and Plaza de la Trinidad. This guide helps jazz lovers plan their trip, understand the different stages, and craft unforgettable day-by-day itineraries.

Jazzaldia, San Sebastián's summer jazz festival, mixes free beach concerts with ticketed shows in iconic venues. Here's how to plan your visit, understand the ticketing, and save with season passes.

The term Nit de Foc is actually used for Sant Joan in June, not for Sant Sebastià. In January, Palma celebrates its patron saint with the Revetla on 19 January—bonfires, concerts, and a final correfoc on 25 January. Here's how to plan your night.

PalmaVela is an international sailing regatta held each spring in the Bay of Palma. Organized by the Real Club Náutico de Palma since 2004, it attracts racing classes from ORC to TP52 and Wally yachts. Watching from the marina offers close views of the fleet and a lively social scene.