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.
Large numbers attended l’Alfàs del Pi’s Nit d’Albaes, held on the eve of the pregón. Cantaores and cantaoras honoured the Reina de las Fiestas and her Corte de Honor Infantil with improvised Valencian verses.
A €3 chorizo serving and free chestnuts will feature at the 11 November magosto in Ourense. Folk performances and Los Satélites are also scheduled; the programme opens on 7 November with a traditional-instrument workshop.
Nine autonomous communities have moved the All Saints’ Day public holiday to Monday after 1 November fell on Sunday. Madrid city will also observe a local holiday on 9 November for Nuestra Señora de la Almudena.
Nine autonomous communities in Spain observe the All Saints’ Day holiday on Monday 2 November 2026 after the date fell on Sunday. Madrid city has another local holiday scheduled for 9 November.
The council has cancelled two events organised by its Youth Department: a ‘Blood on the Clocktower’ role-playing session and a family Halloween party. The decision follows the Toledo rail accident and Spain’s official mourning.
RTVE has named 18 acts for Benidorm Fest 2027, including Vicco and Ladilla Rusa. More than 1,000 applications were submitted, and the semi-finals are set for 26 and 28 January.
At Madrid’s 12 October ceremony, Infanta Sofía wore a red double-breasted suit with gold buttons. It stood apart from Princess Leonor’s Army parade uniform.
Mercadona will keep supermarkets closed across Spain on October 12 for Día de la Hispanidad and the Pilar holiday. The two-day closure, including Sunday, reflects the chain’s longstanding policy on holiday trading.
Spain's national holiday could change supermarket hours. Mercadona is generally expected to close, while selected convenience stores may open with reduced hours. Check each branch directly.
The 12 October 2026 retail calendars split the Canary Islands. Gran Canaria and Tenerife are scheduled to close, while five other islands permit opening and individual retailers retain control of their hours.
Zaragoza opens Fiestas del Pilar 2026 on 10 October, with firefighters delivering the pregón from the Town Hall balcony. A sports parade and concerts will then bring activity across the city.
Valencia’s fireworks industry is demanding that the protest camp leave the city’s basic square so the October 9 mascletà can go ahead. Organizers warn that last-minute changes could put safety at risk and lead to lawsuits.
Spain faces a turbulent Pilar holiday as Aemet forecasts intense storms and heavy rainfall, with temperatures set to drop sharply. The southwest, Alborán, the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands face the most severe weather, with some areas under orange alert.
Southern Spain could face weather disruption as Mario Picazo warns of a possible DANA forming near the peninsula. The system may bring intense rain around the Pilar holiday, though the forecast remains uncertain.
Doechii leads a 151-artist bill built around indie favourites, new voices and a stronger female presence. Primavera Sound will run in Barcelona from 3 to 5 June 2027, with a free opening day and an electronic programme on 6 June.
Primavera Sound will run in Barcelona from 2 to 6 June 2027. Doechii will make her Spanish debut alongside Phoebe Bridgers, Massive Attack and 148 other acts.
Primavera Sound Barcelona has announced its 25th edition for June 2027, with Phoebe Bridgers, Doechii, Massive Attack, and Fontaines D.C. leading a lineup of 151 acts, special collaborations, and exclusive performances.
Spain’s All Saints’ Day holiday in 2027 falls on a Sunday, but only some regions will shift the day off to Monday. Millions will miss out on the long weekend, as the BOE confirms which communities will benefit and which will not.
Temporada Alta’s 35th edition runs from 3 October to 8 December, with 91 shows in Girona, Salt and other municipalities. Early demand has already added performances to 12 productions as the festival expands its international programme while maintaining its ties to Girona.
Rafal’s patronal festivities put classic cars and local traditions in the spotlight, with music woven through the program. Residents of all ages gather for a week of events blending nostalgia with community spirit.
Cádiz will host the Guardia Civil’s basic annual celebration, with Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska attending the parade. The event also highlights the growing presence of women in the force and its push for equality.
Spain will have 14 public holidays in 2027. Nine apply nationwide, while regional and local authorities set the other five. Six autonomous communities will move the Assumption of the Virgin from Sunday 15 August to Monday 16 August.
Les Arts de Valencia will open its 2026-2027 season with Carmen on 2 October. Ted Huffman leaves the stage machinery in view and centres a woman fighting for freedom in a violent society.
Spain’s 2027 work calendar will offer its most generous long weekends in the final quarter of the year. With major national holidays falling on Mondays and Tuesdays, autumn promises extended breaks, while the first half of the year remains sparse for those seeking time off.
Spain’s 2026 public holiday calendar brings major changes for workers. With Christmas falling on a Friday and several national holidays shifting to Mondays, traditional long weekends are reshaped. Regional differences mean not everyone will benefit equally from the new schedule.
Works at the Fira de Barcelona complex moved La Mercè's closing show from Maria Cristina to Nova Icària. Around 121000 people watched the music and fireworks from the beach and higher points across Barcelona.
Barcelona closed La Mercè from the beach for the first time. Dulceida led TV3's broadcast while Oques Grasses shaped a Catalan-led soundtrack for the 30-minute coastal finale.
Just one day after its cinema debut, La bola negra by Los Javis won the San Sebastián Audience Award with a record score. The film’s explosive opening points to a new chapter for Spanish cinema and strengthens the directors’ reputation for bold storytelling.
La bola negra has won the public prize in the Perlak section at the San Sebastián festival. Mike Leigh took the Concha de Oro, while Javier Cámara received the Concha de Plata for best supporting performance.
Mike Leigh's Tender Loving Care won the Golden Shell at San Sebastián. The film also received awards for its screenplay and lead performance, while José Luis Rebordinos received a standing ovation at his final edition as festival director.
A 10-euro online satellite ticket propelled Israel García from Bilbao into the spotlight at the WPO Aix-les-Bains, where he outlasted Spain’s top poker professionals and nearly reached the final table. His unexpected run captivated the Spanish poker community.
La bola negra has won San Sebastián's top audience prize in Perlak. The Javis' film scored 9.4 with viewers and secured a €50,000 award for its distributor.
Córdoba’s Cosmopoética festival began in shock after director Pablo Téllez de la Poza died in a motorcycle crash just hours before opening night. His death has shaken the city’s cultural scene.
Just hours before Cosmopoética 2026 opened, Pablo Téllez de la Poza, director of Verbo Servicios Culturales, died in a motorcycle accident in Madrid. The festival will proceed as planned, but his death casts a shadow over the event.
