Festival trip guides

The Fiestas de Primavera in Murcia are a week-long celebration that follows Easter Sunday, with dates shifting each year. The main events—the Bando de la Huerta and the Entierro de la Sardina—draw crowds, while open-air barracas serve traditional food throughout the week. Learn how to plan your visit around the movable schedule.

Every September, San Cristóbal de La Laguna celebrates the Fiestas del Cristo, honouring the island's revered image of Christ with religious ceremonies, processions and weeks of festive events around the Santuario del Cristo. Plan your visit around the main day of the Día del Cristo and enjoy concerts, sports and family activities in this UNESCO World Heritage city.

Fira del Ram is Palma's traditional spring fair at Son Fusteret, with dozens of rides, food stalls, and a lively atmosphere. This guide covers typical dates, hours, ticket prices, and transport options so you can plan your visit.

Held around October 29th, Fires de Sant Narcís transforms Girona into a hub of Catalan culture with parades, human towers, and a bustling fairground in La Devesa Park. Discover the festival's history, key events, and practical tips for visiting.

Girona’s Fires de Sant Narcís is the city’s Festa Major, held annually around 29 October. Expect correfoc, castellers, giants, concerts, and a fairground in La Devesa. Here’s how to plan your visit.

Murcia's Holy Week is a spectacular event with processions from Viernes de Dolores to Easter Sunday. Knowing how to reach the city—by air, rail, or road—can set the tone for your visit. Discover the options and practical tips to navigate the Easter crowds.

Thinking of seeing castellers in Girona? Timing is everything. Most performances happen during two key festivals: Temps de Flors in spring and Fires de Sant Narcís in autumn. There's also the famous act where a human tower climbs the cathedral steps. Here's how to plan your trip.

Castells, or human towers, are one of Catalonia's most thrilling traditions. In Girona, the local team Marrecs de Salt builds these fragile structures during festivals. Learn what to expect, understand the anatomy of a castell, and find out how to catch a performance.

Every April 23, Girona's Old Quarter fills with book and rose stalls for Sant Jordi, Catalonia's unique celebration of love and literature. Discover how to experience the day, from the morning buzz around the cathedral to the lively Rambla, and get practical tips for making the most of this cultural festival.

The International Music Festival of the Canary Islands brings classical music to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria each January and February, with concerts at the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium. Learn how to plan your trip, secure tickets, and enjoy the island's winter warmth.

The Granada International Festival of Music and Dance is a summer highlight for classical music, ballet, and flamenco fans, set against the stunning backdrop of the Alhambra and other historic venues.

The International Festival of Music and Dance of Granada is a magnet for dance lovers, set in stunning venues like the Generalife Gardens and the Palace of Charles V. Though rooted in classical music, its program often features ballet, contemporary dance, and flamenco, including performances by Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía. This guide helps you navigate the festival when dance is your priority.