Spain festival guides

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.

Since the early 1960s, the Pollença Classical Music Festival has drawn world-class orchestras, soloists, and choirs to the Santo Domingo Cloister in the heart of Pollença town, Mallorca. Held each summer, this open-air series is managed by the City Council and offers an atmospheric way to enjoy classical music. This guide covers its history, venue, typical programme, and how to secure tickets.

During Semana Santa, Pollença stages some of Mallorca's most distinctive Easter processions, centered on the 365-step Calvari hill. The Good Friday Davallament, the Holy Thursday evening Passion tableaux, and the Easter Monday pilgrimage to Puig de Maria draw visitors each year.

Puerto de la Cruz packs its calendar with festivals from February's carnival to December's Christmas lights. Use this month-by-month guide to plan your visit around music, tradition and celebration.

Discover how to secure tickets for the Quincena Musical in San Sebastián, a classical music festival held each August. This guide explains official ticket channels, box office hours, subscription discounts, venue details, and essential rules to help you plan a smooth visit.

The Quincena Musical de San Sebastián, also known as the Donostia-San Sebastián Musical Fortnight, is Spain's longest-running classical music festival. Held every August in San Sebastián, it centers on the Victoria Eugenia Theatre and the Kursaal Auditorium, offering a rich program of symphony concerts, opera, recitals, and more. This practical guide covers what to expect, key venues, and tips for planning your visit.