Festivals in Mollina
Mollina celebrates a range of festivals throughout the year, including Carnival, Holy Week, the Three Kings Parade, the Grape Harvest Festival, the August Fair and Calendaria.
Carnival
The carnival in Mollina takes place in February.
Holy Week (Semana Santa)
The Holy Week (Semana Santa) in Mollina takes place during the week leading up to Easter Sunday.
Three Kings Parade (Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos)
The Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Parade) is celebrated on 5th January.
Grape Harvest Festival
The Grape Harvest Festival (Feria de la Vendimia) is held each September, and celebrates Mollina's winemaking tradition. Declared a Festival of Tourist Interest in Andalucía, it brings together wine tastings, cultural events, live music, flamenco performances and activities organised by the town's wineries.
August Fair
The August Fair (Feria de Agosto) is celebrated on the second weekend of May; this traditional pilgrimage takes the town's patron saint to the Santillán natural area. The programme includes a procession.
Calendaria
Calendaria is held on 1 February; this traditional winter festival centres on a communal bonfire, where residents gather to enjoy local food and wine.