Spain festival guides

The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival is famous for its elaborate Carnival Queen costumes, which can weigh over 100 kilograms. Learn about the gala, the designers, the themes, and how to dress up yourself for the street parties.

The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival is a two-week street festival in February with free parades, day parties, and concerts. Only certain galas and contest finals need tickets, which sell out fast. This guide explains what to book and what you can enjoy for free, plus tips on when and how to buy.

Get practical tips for your first Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival, from dressing up and choosing the best events to beating the crowds and staying safe.

Religious celebration shapes Santa Cruz de Tenerife's calendar around two great poles: the processions of Semana Santa in spring and the long Fiestas de Mayo that fill the city's squares with galas, concerts, and tradition. This guide separates what belongs to the capital from pilgrimages held in neighbouring towns and tells you how to plan a visit around dates that shift from year to year.

The Santander International Festival (FIS) brings world-class classical music, dance, and theater to northern Spain every August. This guide covers its typical season, the mix of venues from the Cantabria Festival Centre to Romanesque cloisters, the landmark Diamond Jubilee edition in 2026, and essential tips for booking tickets and planning your visit.

Plan your visit around Santiago de Compostela's vibrant festivals, from Holy Week processions to the Saint James Day fireworks. This month-by-month guide covers Ascension Week, San Roque, and more, with insider tips on crowds, food, and the best viewpoints.

Attending the Pilgrim's Mass at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is a profound way to mark the end of your Camino. This guide covers the daily mass schedule, language options, seating tips, dress code, and how to participate respectfully, whether you're a pilgrim or a visitor.

Holy Week in Segovia is a National Tourist Interest festivity. Use this day-by-day itinerary to combine its processions with visits to the Alcázar, Cathedral, and Aqueduct. We cover key processions, where to watch, and practical tips for navigating crowds and hilly streets.

Every night of Semana Grande, San Sebastián’s August festival, ends with a fireworks competition over La Concha Bay. Here’s how to find a good spot, whether to book a boat tour, and what to know before you go.

Semana Grande (Aste Nagusia) is San Sebastián's biggest summer festival, held annually in August. This guide covers the fireworks competition, concerts, traditional sports, family activities, and practical tips for enjoying the celebration like a local.

The Semana Grande fireworks in Santander are a single-night spectacle launched from the Second Beach of El Sardinero on the evening before Santiago Day. This guide covers the date and time, where to watch from the beach or higher viewpoints like Cabo Mayor Lighthouse, how early to arrive, getting there by bus or on foot, and what to bring for a comfortable evening.

Semana Grande, also known as the Fiestas de Santiago, is Santander's grandest annual celebration, offering ten days of free concerts, gastronomic stalls, and fireworks in honor of Saint James. Dive into its medieval roots, plan around the chupinazo, and find the best spots to enjoy the festivities.