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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.

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NEW! Here is our rough guide to what’s on in Andalucia every month: Festivals and Fiestas in Andalucia a Month by Month Guide.

Autumn Gastronomy Fairs		Three Kings
Across Andalucia the harvest is celebrated in numerous festivals. More >		Perhaps the most important part of Christmas in Spain. More >
Bullfighting Season		Carnivals
An important part of local culture. More >		Lively carnival celebrations take place across southern Spain. More >
Cherry Festival		Christmas Festivals
Every year the cherry season is celebrated with eating drinking and dancing. More >		Spain and Andalucia are filled with good cheer and celebrations at Christmastime. More >
Corpus Christi		Easter - Holy Week
Festuring solemn and magnificent processions More >		Celebrate Semana Santa with luxurious processions in cities, towns and small villages. More >
Festival of National Tourism		Festivals Beyond Andalucia
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 >		Find out about some of the big festivals beyond Andalucía. More >
Fishing Villages Festivals		Granada Music Festival
Fishing villages pag homage to their patron saint with special festivities. More >		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 >
Grape Harvests		Jerez Horse Fair
The vendimia is often accompanied by a celebration. More >		A spectacular equestrian event, the Jerez Horse show takes place in the Gonzalez Hontoria Park. More >
May Crosses		Málaga Fair
May is a month of special celebration in Córdoba. More >		The annual Malaga fair in August is an exuberant week-long street party with plenty of flamenco and 'fino'. 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 >

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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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