Festivals and fiestas in Andalucia, Southern Spain

Festivals in Andalucía

Festivals

There is no better way to get to know Andalucia than through their many and fascinating traditional festivals. 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. Each town and village has at least one patron saint and the processions in their name. In fact, there is scarcely a day in the year without its fiesta.

Below is our descriptive guide to the more popular festivals taking place each year. They are listed more or less in the order that they take place in the year. Alternatively consult a larger listing of the Festivals and Fiestas in Andalucia in a month by month format. Also consult our list of the summer ferias and this extensive guide to the main modern music and dance festivals.

Traditional Festivals in Andalucia

The Day of the Three Kings ¡Feliz día de Reyes!

Three Kings

There is quite a debate across Spain regarding whether Santa Claus is displacing the traditional Three Kings at Christmastime in Spain. The truth is that Santa Claus is becoming more and more… More →

Carnivals in Andalucia

Carnivals

Spain is a country with a well known Catholic tradition. The carnival is, therefore, celebrated before the 40 days of Lent as a way to let loose before the prohibitions of the upcoming religious… More →

Visiting Andalusia on Día de Andalucía is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the region's culture and traditions.

Andalucia Day - 28 February

Every year on 28 February, the region of Andalusia celebrates Día de Andalucía. Andalusia Day is a public holiday throughout the region, one of several festivos during the year, which celebrates… More →

Holy Week, Semana Santa, in Andalucia is an event that literally transforms towns and cities across this region © Michelle Chaplow

Semana Santa - Holy week in Andalucia

Holy Week, Semana Santa, in Andalucia is an event that literally transforms towns and cities across this region. Processions of elaborately decorated floats with Jesus and Mary statues, groups of… More →

Hermandad de Nuestra Señora del Mayor Dolor

Semana Santa in Luque

In 1993, a young woman from the village of Luque in Cordoba had the idea of creating an hermandad (church brotherhood which goes out in a procession in Holy Week) specifically for women. The… More →

Feria de Sevilla An experience that you simply can not miss if you are in Seville this period © Michelle Chaplow

Seville Feria

Spring in Seville has a special atmosphere, garlanded with the sweet scent of orange blossom and jasmine, and a frisson of excited anticipation, as the city's two most important events take place… More →

The Cordoba Spring Fair, or Feria de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (Our Lady of the Health)

Cordoba city Spring Feria

The Cordoba Spring Fair, or Feria de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (Our Lady of the Health), takes place during the last week of May. Its venue is the municipal fairground on the north bank of the… More →

Battle of the Flowers (Batalla de las Flores)

Battle of the Flowers - Cordoba

Battle of the Flowers (Batalla de las Flores) isn't usually in May but end of April. The "battle'' consists of a procession of floats making its way along the city`s Paseo de la Victoria

Cruces de Mayo in Cordoba

May Crosses festival in Cordoba

The May Crosses Festival (Cruces de Mayo) is celebrated in many parts of the world, especially in Latin America and Spain. In Cordoba festival holds special importance and is the best known of the… More →

Jerez Horse Fair, a stunning display of the finest horses of the region. © Michelle Chaplow

Jerez May Horse Fair

The Jerez Horse Fair, known as the Feria del Caballo, is traditionally held during the first or second week in May. It is an exciting and lively event that brings the entire city to the González… More →

Patios de San Basilio © Michelle Chaplow

Patios de Córdoba Festival

The Patio contests is sponsored by the Córdoba City Hall and began in 1918. But to really understand why a contest of this type was created in Córdoba you must know something about the local… More →

June is the month for Corpus Christi celebrations in Andalucia

Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi feast is the Catholic solemnity in honour of the presence of the body of Christ in the holy water. It is celebrated throughout Spain and is held in either May or June depending on… More →

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The Night of San Juan is definitely one of these events. It is a celebration that is usually held on the beach with roaring bonfires, drink, food, and friends

The Magical Night of San Juan

Certain festivals seem to summarise life in Spain, with its love of having a good time in the company of friends and loved ones. The Night of San Juan is definitely one of these events. It is a… More →

Estepona Feria Poster 2024

Estepona Summer Feria 2024

The Caseta Municipal will host free concerts by King Africa, David Barrull, José Ortiz, Miguel Campello, Merche and Las Hermanas Rodes. From Thursday to Saturday there will be a free horse-drawn… More →

Estepona Summer Feria 2025

Estepona Summer Feria takes place the first week in July from Tuesday to Sunday and gives everyone a week to enjoy dancing, drinking and eating. Both the day fair and the night fair take place at… More →

Ronda's Feria Goyesca is pure historic pageantry

Ronda's Feria Goyesca

Ronda is an ancient mountain town of scenic vistas, omantic plazas, and historic treasures. Once a year, Ronda also sees a return to tradition with its annual Feria Goyesca. A fairly recent… More →

Local Malagueñas enjoying their home town feria.

Málaga Feria

The annual Malaga city fair in August is an exuberant week-long street party with plenty of flamenco and 'fino' (sherry). The fair commemorates the re-conquest of the city by Isabella and… More →

Feria de Sevilla An experience that you simply can not miss if you are in Seville this period © Michelle Chaplow

Seville Feria

The Virgen del Carmen was once known as 'Queen of the Seas'.

Virgen del Carmen

Religious icons are hugely popular in Andalucia; they are normally handcrafted from wood and porcelain and spend 99.9 per cent of the year in glass-covered alcoves at the local church. Most are… More →

Moors & Christians festivals

This festival is more popular in the east of Andalucia in the mainly provinces of Granada and Almeria, It takes place on different many days through out the year depending on the locality.

Horseracing on the golden sands of Sanlúcar. Photo Ricardo Jiménez

Sanlucar Horse races

Every year the beaches of Sanlucar de Barrameda in the province of Cádiz come alive with the pounding of hooves as the famous horse races take over the coast. Traditionally, the races take place… More →

The pilgrimage takes place over the weekend before Pentecost © Michelle Chaplow

The El Rocio pilgrimage takes place over the weekend before Pentecost © Michelle Chaplow

El Rocio Pilgrimage

The El Rocío pilgrimage is the most famous in the region, attracting nearly a million people from across Andalucia and the entire country, and beyond. Every Andalucian city, town and village has… More →

Perhaps the most spectacular romeria is the one devoted to the Virgen del Rocío, popularly called "El Rocio" for short. © Joaquin Alarcon

Pilgrimages

Andalucia is famous for its pilgrimages or "romerías" - so called because pilgrims traditionally walked to Rome, and therefore became known as "romeros" - to popular shrines, around which fiestas… More →

The devote congregation during the service © Michelle Chaplow , Gypsy Festival Cabra © Michelle Chaplow

After the Service the congregation take the Virgin de la Sierrra from the Church and parade her around the grounds. © Michelle Chaplow

Cabra's Gypsy Pilgrimage

The “Romería Nacional de los Gitanos”, or National Gypsy Pilgrimage” traditionally takes place the third Sunday in June and attracts not only gypsies, but also “gachos” (non-gypsies). In fact,… More →

Virgen de la Cabeza Pilgrimage, Ronda

One of Andalucia’s most picturesque “romerías” traditionally took place every year in Ronda on a Sunday late in May or early in June. However in late 2016 it was decided to change the date to the… More →

The San Isidro procession is led by agricultural floats and ends with the saint himself

Estepona - San Isidro

On the 15th May Estepona celebrates the day of its patron saint, San Isidro Labrador (the Farmer), with a procession starting at San José church in the old town and making its way around the… More →

Vendimia de Jerez, the first pressing of the vintage © Michelle Chaplow

The Vendimia Festival

In most wine-growing districts of Andalucia and Spain, the vintage or grape harves begins on the feast of St Matthew (21st September). In Jerez it starts officially on 8th September, the feast of… More →

Cascamorras waving the flag in Baza ,

Cooling off in a fountain in Baza

Baza - Festival Cascamorras

Cascamorras festival in the towns of Guadix and Baza has been declared Festival of International Tourism interest due to its intriguing history. Although the festival is relatively little-known… More →

All Saints' Day follows Halloween - Casares © Brian Gutcher

Halloween and All Saints' Day

On 1 November, Tosantos (a contraction of todos los santos, or "all the saints") is celebrated throughout Andalucia, particularly in the villages of Cadiz and Malaga. It is traditional to visit… More →

Christmas Festivals in Andalucia

Christmas Festivals in Andalucia, Spain

Christmas brings great cheer across Spain as families prepare to spend the Season together over one elaborate meal after another. Every year Andalucia.com brings you a special look at Christmas… More →

The Verdiales celebrations, of dancing and singing can be thristy work © Michelle Chaplow

The Verdiales Music Festival

December 28th, right smack in the middle of the Spanish Christmas season, we have the annual Verdiales competitions taking place right outside Málaga City. The festival will bring together… More →

The Day of the Three Kings ¡Feliz día de Reyes!

Three Kings

The Verdiales celebrations, of dancing and singing can be thristy work © Michelle Chaplow

The Verdiales Music Festival

12 lucky grapes, one for each month of the forthcoming year.

New Year's Eve

Possibly you thought the Christmas season was over on New Year’s Eve, but in Spain this is just the mid-point of all the celebrating. In this country, the tradition is to have a rather late dinner… More →

Theatre Festivals in Andalucia

Theatre Festivals

Theatre Festivals. Sevilla, Málaga, Cadiz, Jerez and other cities offer theatre and opera festivals and programmes.

Music and Dance contemporary Festivals

Classical Music, Flamenco & Pop. Andalucia has it all © andalucia.com

Classical music, flamenco and pop - Andalucia has it all.

65 Music and Dance Festivals in Andalucia

There are hundreds of local music and dance festivals held in Andalucía each year, especially in the summer. We track fifty established ones. 2025 is set to be another big year, with organisers… More →

Festivals in Andalucia

Here is our long list of hundreds of pages of Festivals in Andalucia in the towns and villages of Andalucia.

65 Music and Dance Festivals in Andalucia

Christmas Lights Across Andalucia

As winter evenings draw in, the towns and villages of Andalucía once again burst into colour with the glow of Christmas lights. Across the region, from the snow-capped Sierras to the sun-warmed… More →

Pueblos Blancos Music Festival 2025

The eighth edition of the Pueblos Blancos Music Festival, a grassroots event took lace in the Serranía de Ronda from Thursday, 31 July to Sunday, 3 August 2025.

Palm Sunday procession in Estepona

The Semana Santa (Holy Week) procession Palm Sunday it the first of six different days during Semana Santa in Estepona that have processions.

Andalucia Day - 28 February

Valentines Day - 14 February

The 14th of February is Valentine's Day, or Dia de los Enamorados (Lovers' Day) in Spain. Many hotels and restaurants around Andalucia will have special offers on, so if you're after a… More →

Corpus Christi festival in Benalmadena Pueblo

Benalmadma Pueblo is one of the best towns to take part in a Corpus Christi festival on the Costa del Sol. Several of the streets in and around Plaza de España are decorated with a carpet of… More →

Pueblos Blancos Music Festival

The eighth edition of the Pueblos Blancos Music Festival, a grassroots event, took place in the Serranía de Ronda from Thursday, 31 July to Sunday, 3 August 2025.

Semana Santa - Holy week in Andalucia

Pueblos Blancos Music Festival in Montejaque

Montejaque - the heart of Pueblos Blancos Music Festival, where the artists call home for the weekend and where the locals spill into the town square to feel the music. It's the place to be on… More →

Pueblos Blancos Music Festival in Ronda

Ronda is one of the more well-known towns to feature on the Pueblos Blancos line-up. Famous for its dramatic landscapes, including the El Tajo gorge and the Puente Nuevo bridge that crosses over… More →

Pueblos Blancos Music Festival in Jimera de Líbar

Jimera de Líbar is an excellent destination for anyone wishing to enjoy the wonders of rural tourism in Andalucia. This town is one of the white villages in the Ronda mountains (Serranía de Ronda… More →

FESTIVALS

Popular festivals in Murtas are Fiestas de la Santa Cruz, Corpus Christi, Semana Cultural, Fiestas de San Miguel and Fiestas de San Fernando.

Festivals

Popular festivals in Nevada are Fiestas de San Sebastián y San Antonio Abad, Fiestas de la Candelaria y San Cecilio and Semana Santa.

Festivals in Nívar

Popular festivals in Güevéjar are Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Día de la Cruz, Semana Santa, and Fiestas Patronales en Honor del Santo Cristo de la Salud.

Festivals in Pórtugos

Popular festivals in Pórtugos are Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, San Sebastián, Semana Santa, Fiesta de la Parva, Semana Cultural and Fiestas Patronales en Honor a la Virgen del Rosario.

Festivals in Güevéjar

Popular festivals in Güevéjar are Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Carnavales, Día de la Cruz, Semana Santa, Fiesta del Libro, Fiestas Patronales de San Juan Bautista, Fiestas Patronales Virgen de las… More →

Festivals

Popular festivals in Laroles are Fiestas de San Sebastián y San Antonio, Guerillas, San Marcos and San Juan.

FESTIVALS

Popular festivals in Cástaras are Fiestas en Honor a San Blas, Fietsas de la Virgen de Fátima and Chiscos de San Antón.

Festivals in Lobras

Popular festivals in Lobras are Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Día de Andalucía, Semana Santa, Fiesta de San Marcos, Fiesta del Señor de la Ascensión, Fiesta de la Siega y las Parvas and Fiestas en… More →

Festivals

Popular festivals in Lanjarón are Fiestas de San Juan Bautista, San Sebastián, Semana Santa and Festival de Música Tradicional.

Festivals in Juviles

Popular festivals in Juviles are Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Festividad de San Sebastián, Semana Santa, Moros y Cristianos and Fiestas en Honor de la Santísima Virgen del Rosario.

FESTIVALS IN CÁDIAR

Popular festivals in Cádiar are Fiestas de San Blas, San Marcos, Semana Santa, Romería de San Isidro and Fiestas de Octubre

Festivals in Carataunas

Popular festivals in Carataunas are Fiestas Patronales de San Marcos, Romería del Padre Eterno and Fiestas de la Virgen de la Paz.

Festivals in Cáñar

Popular festivals in Cáñar are Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Fiestas de San Blas, Semana Santa, Fiestas de San Marcos, Romería de San Isidro, Corpus Christi, Hoguera de Santa Ana, Semana Cultural and… More →

Festivals

Festivals in El Valle

Festivals

Popular festivals in Bubión are Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Chisco de San Antón, Fiestas Patronales en honor a San Sebastián y San Antón, Semana Santa, Fiestas de San Juan, Semana Cultural and Mauraca… More →

Festivals in Almegíjar

Popular festivals in Almegíjar are Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Día de Andalucía, Semana Santa, Romería de San Marcos, Fiestas de la Virgen de la Cabeza and Fiestas de Santo Cristo de la Salud.

Festivals in Alborbón

Popular festivals in Albondón are Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Día de Andalucia, Semana Santa, Romería de San Isidro and Fiestas Mayores de San Luis Rey de Francia.

Festivals in Nigüelas

Popular festivals in Nigüelas are Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Semana Santa, Romería de San Marcos. Encuentros Provinciales de Polifonía y Fiestas Patronales en Honor de la Patrona Nuestra Señora de Las… More →

Festivals

Popular festivals in Dúrcal are Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Festividad de San Sebastián, Semana Santa, Real Feria de Ganado y Fiestas Populares and Feria Agroalimentaria, del Turismo y la Artesanía del… More →

Festivals

As well as a rich historical and artistic heritage, resplendent in various religious buildings, El Pinar offers one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Alpujarra: the steep, narrow Tablate… More →

Starlite Festival Marbella 2025

The Starlite Festival is a three month-long music and cultural event held in June, July and August at the Cantera de Nagüeles, in Marbella. It is now established as one of the important annual… More →

Dreambeach Music Festival 2025, Almeria

Dreambeach returns to Retamar near Almeria city in 2025. Dreambeach moved to this location for in 2024 at La Toya, Retamar close to Almeria City and Airport leaving behind years at Playa… More →

Festivals

Popular festivals in Cortes y Graena are San Lorenzo, San Torcuato, San Antonio de Padua and San Marcos.

San Pedro Feria 2024

The summer feria in San Pedro de Alcantara, Marbella, it is traditionally held on the third week of October from a Monday or Tuesday to a Sunday to coincide with the Saint’s feast day.

Rock del Zaidín, Music Festival, Granada

Amazingly 2025 will be the 43rd edition Zaidin Rock which is now the longest running free admission Rock Festival in Spain (and probably Europe). Location is the esplanade between Estadio Los… More →

Oasis Marbella Fest 2025

The summer feria in San Pedro de Alcantara, Marbella, it is traditionally held on the third week of October from a Monday or Tuesday to a Sunday to coincide with the Saint’s feast day.

Estepona Summer Feria 2024

Festivals in Dúrcal

Some of the most popular festivals in Dúrcal

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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 events home page or look up an individual town in our destinations section.

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