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There is no better way to get to know the Andalucians than through their many and fascinating feast days. The local fiesta is the moment when every town and village strives to put on a splendid show, not only for themselves but also for those who come from afar to admire and enjoy. Over 3,000 fiestas are celebrated every year in Andalucia, including fairs, pilgrimages, carnivals, mock battles between Moors and Christians and religious processions, throughout the some 800 communities of the region.

In fact, there is scarcely a day in the year without its fiesta, with special emphasis on the periods before and after the autumn harvests. Each town has its own patron saint and yearly procession.

Three Kings		Bullfighting Season
Perhaps the most important part of Christmas in Spain. More >		An important part of local culture. More >
Carnivals		Corpus Christi
Lively carnival celebrations take place across southern Spain. More >		Festuring solemn and magnificent processions More >
Easter - Holy Week		Festival of National Tourism
Celebrate Semana Santa with luxurious processions in cities, towns and small villages. More >		This is a credential provided by the regional government for towns to certify that their festivals and other events are worthy of a tourist’s visit. More >
Festivals Beyond Andalucia		Fishing Villages Festivals
Find out about some of the big festivals beyond Andalucía. More >		Fishing villages pag homage to their patron saint with special festivities. More >
Granada Music Festival		Grape Harvests
For over half a century Festival Internacional de Música y Danza de Granada has captivated the city with world class performances that draw visitors from far and wide. More >		The vendimia is often accompanied by a celebration. More >
Jerez Horse Fair		May Crosses
A spectacular equestrian event, the Jerez Horse show takes place in the Gonzalez Hontoria Park. More >		May is a month of special celebration in Córdoba. More >
Marbella Fair		Moors and Christians
Every year the luxurious coastal resort town of Marbella holds this fabulous annual fair. More >		In Andaluíca these festivals take place in Granada and Almeria. More >
Music, Dance and Theatre		Patio Contests
Music & ballet festivals, with cycles of classical music, ballet, jazz, international festivals of folklore and pop-rock concerts. More >		Local residents open their gorgeous private patios for public viewing. More >
Patron Saints Day		Pilgrimages
Towns may have up to two patron saints which are dutifully honoured on their special days. More >		Pilgrimages, ir romerías to local shrines are popular throughout the south. More >
San Juan		Seville Feria
It is a celebration that is usually held on the beach with roaring bonfires, drink, food, and friends. More >		The Seville Fair takes place just two weeks after Semana Santa, so if you have the energy you can enjoy both spectacles during your stay in Seville. More >
Spring Fairs		Summer Fairs
Seville's fair is famous world wide. More >		Summer fairs are a common way to enjppy the cool of the nights during hot summers. More >
Verdiales		Winter Festivals
The origin of Verdiales is uncertain, but like much of Andalucían culture, it probably has roots in the Arabic music. More >		Winter holidays take on a special flavour in Andalucía. More >
Wine Fairs
A lievely fair is dedicated to Manzanilla, a special dry sherry wine. More >

More information

Hopefully this overall guide has been a help in planning your trip or in understanding the many varied festivals of the the region. For more dates try our calendar home page or look up an individual town in our regional section.

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