Festival trip guides

Discover Santiago de Compostela's Semana Santa processions. This guide explains the role of cofradías, the significance of the capirote, and typical events from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, centered on the cathedral and old town. It offers practical advice for attending respectfully and planning your visit, emphasizing that specific dates and schedules are announced closer to the celebration.

Walking the Semana Santa Seville route is the best way to immerse yourself in the city's most important week. From the Plaza de la Campana to the Cathedral, follow the Carrera Oficial and learn where to stand, how to cross processions, and what to look for in the floats and nazarenos.

Seville's Semana Santa is one of Spain's most spectacular and deeply rooted festivals. This guide explains what happens during Holy Week, how the processions work, and offers practical advice for first-time visitors, from understanding the nazarenos' robes to finding the best spots to watch.

Sitges Carnival is a week-long explosion of color, creativity, and hedonism before Lent. This guide breaks down the key events—from the family-friendly Dijous Gras opener to the risqué Sunday Debauchery Parade and the Tuesday Extermination Parade—plus practical advice on when to go, where to stay, and how to get there.

The Sitges Carnival parade route is a loop that starts on Avinguda Sofia and ends at Cap de la Vila. Understanding the layout helps you pick a good viewing spot, manage crowds and noise with kids, and find quick exits. This guide breaks down the route, gives practical family tips, and links to the official program.

Sitges Festa Major is the town's biggest annual celebration, honoring its patron saints Sant Bartomeu in August and Santa Tecla in September. This guide explains the festival's history, key events, practical planning, and what first-timers should expect.

Every October, Sitges becomes the capital of fantastic cinema. This guide covers festival timing, sections from Official Competition to Midnight X-Treme, how to get tickets, press and industry accreditation, transport from Barcelona, and accommodation tips—along with directions on verifying current details from official sources.

Planning your trip to the Sitges Film Festival starts with securing tickets. Learn about the different passes, packs, and individual tickets, how presale works, and what you need to know about discounts and exchanges.

Sitges Pride is a five-day celebration held each June, drawing thousands to this compact seaside town. This guide covers the parade route, Pride Village, pool parties, beaches, nightlife, and practical tips for planning your trip.

Every January 20th, San Sebastián erupts in 24 hours of drumming. From the midnight flag-raising at Plaza de la Constitución to the final lowering, this guide covers how to watch, where to eat pintxos, and how to experience the festival even if you're not a society member.

Titirimundi has turned Segovia into a stage for puppeteers every year since 1985, with companies from around the world performing in theaters, courtyards, and streets. Learn how the festival is structured, where shows take place, and what to consider when planning a family visit.

Each July, the Velá de Santiago y Santa Ana turns Seville's Triana neighborhood into a lively riverside festival with free concerts every night in Plaza del Altozano. Learn where the music happens, what kind of acts to expect, and how to plan your visit around the festival's most anticipated performances.