Most spectacular
Valencia
Las Fallas
Giant sculptures, fireworks, fire.
15 to 19 March 2027 (mascletàs daily from 1 M…
Spain’s best fiestas
Spain has thousands of fiestas a year. These are the ones people cross continents for. See the full fiesta calendar for more.
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Most moving
Seville, and every Andalusian city
Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Seville
Processions day and night.
21 to 28 March 2027
Funniest
Cádiz
Carnival of Cádiz
Satirical songs in every street.
Street carnival around 4 to 14 February 2027 …
Biggest carnival
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
All-night street parties in warm February.
Main days around 3 to 14 February 2027 (check…
Best city festival
Barcelona
La Mercè
Human towers and fire runs in Barcelona.
Around 23 to 26 September 2027
Prettiest
Córdoba
Fiesta de los Patios
Flower-filled courtyards opened to all.
About 3 to 16 May 2027 (dates set by the city…
Best free summer festival
Bilbao
Aste Nagusia (Semana Grande)
Nine days of concerts and fireworks.
21 to 29 August 2027
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