Basque leader says memory must anchor future coexistence
Imanol Pradales said remembrance should help build a fairer and freer society at the Basque Government’s Day of Memory. More than 50 victims of terrorism and illicit police violence attended.
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Events in Spain, Local Festivals, Public Plans and City Life
Events in Spain, Local Festivals, Public Plans and City Life
Queen Sofía to receive honours for Irene of Greece
Representatives of the Institución del Mérito Humanitario are due at the Palacio de la Zarzuela on Friday, 13 November. They will present the Gran Cruz and a Diploma de Honor posthumously to Irene de Grecia.
Barcelona to switch on Christmas lights on 26 November
Barcelona will switch on its Christmas lights on 26 November at a public event on Passeig de Gràcia. The display will cover nearly 140km of streets in every district and stay lit until 6 January.
Canary Islands biodiversity programme opens on La Palma
A biodiversity programme backed by the Canary Islands government opened at the Museo Arqueológico Benahoarita in Los Llanos de Aridane. It includes more than 20 online and in-person activities across the islands during November.
Toledo's San Ildefonso centre to promote provincial gastronomy
Toledo hosted the 52nd National Gastronomy Awards, where Mayor Carlos Velázquez said the planned San Ildefonso centre would promote provincial produce and culinary talent throughout the year. Adolfo Muñoz received the academy’s special recognition.
Retromóvil Madrid marks 75 years of the Pegaso Z-102
More than a dozen Z-102s will mark the model’s 75th anniversary at IFEMA from 11 to 13 December. The programme also includes a returning 17-car elegance contest and a 40-year display for SEAT Sport.
Toledo hosts Spain’s National Gastronomy Awards 2026
Toledo hosted the awards outside Madrid for only the second time in their 52 editions. Jaén chef Pedro Sánchez received the kitchen award after Bagá earned its first Michelin star this year.
Bizkaigane’s ELUR MALUTA wins ESNEKI’s top cheese award
The fifth ESNEKI championship attracted 91 entries from 35 dairies in Euskal Herria. Bizkaigane’s soft cheese ELUR MALUTA took the top award, while the Tolosa fair featured 26 stalls.
Cobo urges Madrid to become a Church without walls
Cardinal José Cobo called on Madrid’s Christians to build bridges and support people who suffer during the Almudena feast. Heavy rain kept the Virgin’s image off the streets, so it was carried through the cathedral instead.
Barcelona Christmas lights set for 26 November
Barcelona will switch on its Christmas lights on 26 November during a ceremony on Passeig de Gràcia. The display will run until 6 January, but Plaça de Catalunya will remain without its planned installation because of the housing encampment.
Granada university meets solidarity groups to discuss joint action
The University of Granada met solidarity organisations based in Granada, with counterparts from Ceuta and Melilla, on 9 November. Participants shared proposals for stronger cooperation and joint work on local needs.
Castro de Beiro schedules its Magosto for 11 November
The association’s Magosto returns to Castro de Beiro on Wednesday 11 November. The tradition dates to 1983, with a break during the pandemic; organisers say a typical edition draws about 400 people. Roasted chestnuts are planned, alongside a meal featuring pulpo and carne ao caldeiro.
Canary Islands forum puts young people’s voice at centre of violence prevention
The Aliadas forum at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria examined how youth policy can prevent gender-based violence. Speakers called for sustained prevention shaped by young people’s experiences, including in digital spaces.
Seguridad Social draws 1,000 to l’Alfàs del Pi concert
A free Seguridad Social concert drew about 1,000 people to l’Alfàs del Pi during the 2026 Jubilee and Santísimo Cristo del Buen Acierto festivities. The venue had limited capacity.
Canary Islands event puts local employment and welfare in focus
The ICAP will bring employment and local-development professionals together in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on 12 and 13 November 2026. The free programme has eight talks and two debates. Places are limited and registration is required.
Jaén hosts international family business research congress
The University of Jaén hosted AINVEF 2026 on 5 and 6 November, bringing researchers and family-business leaders together. Sessions examined the green and digital transitions. Governance and socio-emotional wealth were also on the agenda.
Floral offering honours Santísimo Cristo del Buen Acierto
Residents and visitors joined the procession from the Casa de Cultura to Parroquia de San José, alongside peñistas and local officials. The 2026 festivities are scheduled to end on Tuesday 10 November with the Day of the Santísimo Cristo del Buen Acierto.
Machado and Teixeira clinch Spain's GT4 title at Jerez
César Machado and Tomás Teixeira secured the Supercars España GT4 crown after a Saturday win and a third place on Sunday. Gabriel Caçoilo and Máximo Varela took GTC, while Francisca Roby Queiroz won TC.
Madrid protest targets data centre expansion
Residents and environmental groups marched beside Madrid’s Manzanares on Saturday 7 November, seeking a halt to data-centre expansion. A cited study estimates a large facility could use 18.9 million litres of water a day; campaigners want a Europe-wide moratorium.
Barcelona opens nominations for 2027 Medals of Honour
Barcelona’s Consell de Ciutat has opened nominations for the 2027 Medals of Honour. Council members have until 9 November to submit candidates; public voting is scheduled for 30 November to 21 December on Decidim Barcelona.
Benidorm honours patron saint with thousands of flowers
Benidorm’s Saturday celebrations paired the staging of the Mare de Déu del Sofratge’s arrival with a newly premiered symphonic suite. The flower offering drew hundreds as Angélica Such called for traditions to endure across generations.
Fuerteventura’s biggest concert crowd fills Arena Negra
Luis Fonsi’s concert drew the largest audience yet recorded for a live show in Fuerteventura as Arena Negra 2026 became the festival’s busiest edition. Gara Alemán joined him on stage at Gran Tarajal.
Glòries play space sets November schedule
The Espai de Joc 0-99 has themed sessions on 14 and 15 November, then on 21 and 22 November, with another on the 29th. The free venue offers nearly 500 games and may close during official severe-weather alerts.
A generation without the Berlin Wall faces a shifting order
A discussion organised by Grupo Prisa and the Fundació Princesa de Girona examined how younger generations face an international order under strain. Speakers also warned that historical memory and public debate are weakening.
Luis Cobos says he is receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness
The Spanish musician disclosed his treatment at a ceremony on Friday but did not name his illness. He said he was feeling much better and had lost only three or four kilos.
Navarre families gather for Santander martyrs’ beatification
Around 400 people travelled from Navarre to Santander for the beatification of 80 Civil War martyrs. Three of the new blesseds had links to Navarre, whose families formed a large part of the congregation.
Santander beatifies 80 martyrs from the 20th century
Francisco González de Córdova and 79 fellow 20th-century martyrs from the Diocese of Santander have been beatified at the city’s Cathedral of the Assumption. Cardinal Marcello Semeraro presided and spoke of forgiveness and enduring love.
Casarrubios castle event draws 300 participants
The Diputación de Toledo brought 300 participants to Casarrubios del Monte for a castle event with two sessions of 150 places each. The programme featured theatrical tours and a medieval camp recreation.
Seville Cathedral installs six new canons in formal ceremony
Six priests have joined Seville Cathedral’s chapter after swearing to uphold its doctrine and statutes. The ceremony also installed members as archpriest and scholastic, with another named treasurer.
Santander beatifies 80 Spanish Civil War martyrs
Cardinal Marcello Semeraro led the beatification of Francisco Gonzáles de Córdova and 79 companions in Santander on behalf of Pope León XIV. The group includes 67 priests and three Carmelite religious, plus three seminarians and seven laypeople.
Zaragoza honours 65 centenarian firms with pavement stars
Zaragoza has marked the Paseo de Isabel la Católica with stars for 65 active centenarian companies. The Chamber of Commerce launched the recognition for its 140th anniversary, citing the firms’ contribution to the city.
Vox reserves Valencia bullring for 27 November rally
Vox has reserved Valencia’s bullring for 27 November, but its national leadership has not yet confirmed the venue as the final rally site. The PP has also booked the arena for 21 November.
Festivern cancels its 2026 festival in Tavernes
Festivern will not take place in Tavernes de la Valldigna in 2026. Organisers cite repeated rain and a site they say could not withstand it, as well as mounting difficulties facing small festivals; they hope to bring the event back in 2027.
Aragon primary care doctors press for overdue pact measures
At its 39th congress, Aragón’s primary care doctors called on the regional government to fulfil agreements signed in 2023 and 2025. Their demands include staffing measures and safeguards against attacks on healthcare workers.
Madrid bishops issue pastoral letter ahead of martyr beatification
The bishops of Madrid’s ecclesiastical province are presenting a pastoral letter ahead of the 28 November beatification of eleven martyrs. The ceremony will take place at the Almudena Cathedral at noon.