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Vitoria-Gasteiz International Theatre Festival
Vitoria-Gasteiz is overcome with a theatrical buzz during the annual Vitoria-Gasteiz International Theatre Festival (Festival Internacional de Teatro). Performances of all genres beckon…
Festitíteres is Alicante's annual International Puppet Festival, held at indoor and outdoor venues throughout the city. With 15 acts from all over the world, from Argentina to Russia, there is…
Dating from 1786, the Fira de Santa Llucia is a Christmas fair held every December outside Barcelona Cathedral. Around 300 market stalls sell seasonal goodies, while nativity scenes, musical…
PortAventura theme park, near Barcelona in north-east Spain, crams thrilling rides, shows, restaurants and shops into its impressive site on the Costa Dorada. The park is divided into five…
The Jardines del Descubrimiento in Madrid's Plaza de Colón transform into a lively Children's Christmas World (Ciudad de los Niños). The theatre, puppets, storytelling and dance performances…
The Procession of the Three Kings (Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos) is a popular Christmas tradition throughout Spain. Celebrations in the capital include theatrical re-enactments, pageants and…
The night before the Three Wise Men arrive to give presents to good children, there is an ornate Procession of the Three Kings in Palma de Mallorca to celebrate their arrival. This is a…
On the eve of Epiphany, the night before the Three Kings arrive to give presents to good children, Maó holds its ornate Procession of the Three Kings to celebrate their arrival. This is a…
The local children of Villaralto celebrate the lead up to Christmas with a tradition that bears a strong resemblance to trick or treat.
San Antón and San Sebastián Festivals
The small Andalusian town of Orce stages battle re-enactments, religious pageants, clowning, dancing and fireworks for the San Antón and San Sebastián Festivals, held in memory of the Spanish…
The Caldereros Fiesta in Tolosa dates back to the end of the 19th century and commemorates the migrating Hungarian gypsies who used to return year upon year to sell their goods.
The Tolosa Carnival is a jolly affair with revellers in a grand assortment of costumes, ranging from the simplest of jellabahs to far more extravagant outfits. The float parades create a…
Pilgrimages, parades and satirical cabarets send the whole city of Cádiz into a state of frenzy during the city's annual carnival.
Teatralia is Madrid's annual theatre festival for children. The 30-odd performances, staged by both Spanish and international companies, accommodate all young ages. Take toddlers to mime and…
Easter Sunday Procession of the Baby Jesus
The Easter Sunday celebrations in Obejo are geared towards children. Taking part in their very own procession, kids can be seen carrying little Easter cakes, called hornazos. The town also…
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc first spouted in 1929 during the Great Universal Exhibition and continues to delight Barcelona's visitors today. On certain days throughout the year, the…
SónarKids introduces younger generations to the world of experimental music through gigs and fun workshops. Taking place the day after the main Sónar festival ends, all activities are held in…
Throughout the different neighbourhoods of Málaga, spectacular goings-on celebrate the Feast of St John (San Juan). The festival reaches a climax at midnight on 23 June, when large cloth…
Lanjarón Water and Ham Festival
At midnight on 23 June, the small mountain village of Lanjarón erupts into a huge water fight. The party is the Fiesta del Agua y del Jamón (Water and Ham Festival), in honour of Saint John…
Held soon after the Saint John's Bonfire, Alicante's annual Medieval Market takes over the streets and squares of the city's Old Quarter. The stalls sell local crafts and there are displays of…
