festivals in Spain festival guides

Carnival in Santa Cruz de la Palma fills the city's streets with parades, music, and elaborate costumes. From the school parade to the satirical Burial of the Sardine, find out what to expect and how to join the celebration on the island of La Palma.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife's Fiestas de Mayo are municipal celebrations from late April to Día de Canarias (May 30). Anchor events include the flower cross contest on May 3 and a procession near the city's founding area. Learn the history, key events, and how to stay updated.

Granada's Corpus Christi fair is the city's biggest festival, with a fairground at Almanjáyar offering free casetas, amusement rides, and lively evenings. Learn how to navigate this secular celebration, from the alumbrao opening to tips for families and transport.

Every May, Granada's plazas fill with flower-covered crosses for Día de la Cruz. This guide breaks down the best neighborhoods to visit—city center, Realejo, Albaicín—and offers a practical route to see the most impressive displays while managing crowds. Learn how to distinguish contest entries from community-built crosses and make the most of your time in this vibrant Andalusian city.

Granada's Día de la Cruz, also known as Cruces de Mayo, fills the city with flower-decorated crosses on May 3rd. Learn where to find the best crosses, what to eat and drink, and how to plan a self-guided route through the Albaicín, Realejo, and city centre.

Jerez's Feria del Caballo stands out from Seville's because most of its casetas are open to everyone. Learn the difference between public and private casetas, how invitations work when they are needed, and how to enjoy the fair whether you have a personal contact or not.

Every 23 June, Ibiza Town marks Sant Joan (San Juan) with bonfires, rituals, and street parties. This guide explains the traditions, where bonfires are lit near town, safety rules, and foods to try, using official and local sources.

The Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a centuries-old festival that fills the city with color, music, and costume. This guide covers its history, the Carnival Queen and Drag Queen galas, the spectacular main parade, and the beachside finale, along with practical tips for attending.

The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival turns the city into a three-week celebration every February and March. From the star-studded Drag Queen Gala to the seven-kilometer Gran Cabalgata and the theatrical Burial of the Sardine, here is what to expect from the main events and how to plan your visit.

Aínsa, a medieval town in Spain's Pyrenees, hosts a vibrant calendar of events, most notably the Castillo de Aínsa International Music Festival in July. This guide helps you plan your visit around its festivals and local traditions.

Bilbao BBK Live is one of Europe's most distinctive city festivals, set on the Kobetamendi hillside above Bilbao with views of the city and the Basque countryside. Held each July, this multi-genre event combines international headliners with deep electronic programming, Basque culture, and a strong sustainability ethos. Our guide covers the venue, getting there, tickets, accommodation, what to pack, and how to make the most of the surrounding city.

Learn about the ephemeral art of the Hogueras de San Juan in Alicante: the satirical ninots, the monumental sculptures, and the festival's traditions like the Cremà.