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.
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.
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.
Madrid’s transhumance festival is set for Sunday 25 October, with 1,250 sheep and 160 goats taking an alternative route because of the camp in Puerta del Sol. The flock will bypass Sol and Cibeles this year.
Faro Santander will run Calaveritas literarias from 6 to 8 November 2026, introducing children aged 8 to 13 to Mexico’s humorous poetic tradition. Sessions start at noon, cost €10 and have room for 20 children.
Nearly 100,000 people are expected at Zaragoza’s flower offering for the Virgen del Pilar. Venezuela is this year’s guest country at one of the basic events of the city’s patronal celebrations.
On October 4, 2026, nearly 200 classic vehicles from across Spain will arrive at Medina del Campo’s Plaza Mayor. The event brings rare machines and family stories to the heart of Castilla y León, with regional pride on display.
The Ministry of Culture has awarded Pilar Albarracín Spain's top visual arts prize. The €30,000 award also includes an individual exhibition at Museo Reina Sofía.
Juan Ortega delivered two memorable performances at the LXVII Corrida Goyesca in Ronda, earning three ears and sharing the shoulder-borne exit with Manzanares and Ventura. The event honored Antonio Ordóñez and filled the arena to capacity.
On September 5, 2026, Almáchar will host its 56th Fiesta del Ajoblanco, offering more than 4,000 litres of this traditional cold soup for free. The event features tastings, workshops, flamenco and a shuttle service from Torre del Mar, drawing visitors to one of Málaga’s oldest food festivals.
Antonio Izquierdo has retired after three decades running his kiosk in La Latina, Madrid. With no one to take over, its closure ends a family tradition and highlights the decline of local newsstands.
A unique 18th-century replica of the Virgen de la Peña de Francia, kept in Cantabria, will be temporarily moved to its original sanctuary in Salamanca. The transfer follows decades of family debate and is set to revive a lost tradition.
David Galán secured an indulto for ‘Triunfador’ in Tarifa, earning four ears and two tails. Daniel Crespo also left the ring with top honors, as did Manuel Escribano. The event marked a standout evening for Lagunajanda.
The French department of Pirineos Orientales will not change its name. A public consultation rejected the Catalanist proposal, with only 10% turnout. The result highlights local divisions and the limited impact of independence movements.
José Francisco Fernández, known as Paquiño, keeps agricultural machines over 100 years old running for Galdo’s traditional harvest festival. As fewer people know how to operate them, he worries the craft will disappear when he no longer can. A recent documentary brought his story to a wider audience.
Carrefour is offering a new version of the classic Spain and Portugal map tablecloth, a familiar sight in many Spanish homes. Sold through its marketplace for €20.95, the piece pairs vintage design with easy-care fabric. Available online, it recalls a beloved tradition.
Buñol hosted 22,000 people for La Tomatina, where participants threw 150 tons of tomatoes. Most were international visitors. Four people received medical attention after a pepper spray incident. The event also introduced new accessibility measures.
Crowds filled the streets of Buñol as the Tomatina festival returned. Participants threw tomatoes from trucks, turning the town red. Locals and visitors joined the day of celebration.
Victorino Martín's return to Málaga brought a tense bullfight. Fortes and Emilio de Justo left on shoulders, while Manuel Escribano suffered a serious leg injury but continued his performance.
The return of Victorino Martín’s bulls to Málaga brought high drama. Emilio de Justo and Fortes exited through the Puerta Grande, while Manuel Escribano fought on after a serious goring, earning a standing ovation.
The Santa Águeda Brotherhood in Tiedra has voted to remove its rule requiring women to be married in the Church. Single and divorced women can join if they are baptized, subject to ratification of the change. The decision reflects shifting social norms in rural Spain.
The Lotería Nacional draw on August 20, 2026, awarded a €300,000 top prize per series. The event also marked the 40th anniversary of the Spanish Diabetes Federation. See the full results and prize breakdown.
Family, friends and magicians from across the profession gathered in Madrid to honour Juan Tamariz, who died at 83. The farewell included a distinctive tribute and plans for a foundation in his name. A public homage is scheduled for October.
Attempts to revive local bar culture on Barcelona’s Joan de Borbó have failed. Residents and business owners are defending authentic spaces in Barceloneta as tourist crowds reshape the city’s social fabric.
The Gràcia district launches its annual festival with over 900 events. Residents voice alarm over rising rents and the influx of tourists. Calls grow to defend local identity and the Catalan language.
Madrid’s La Paloma festival brings four days of music and street traditions to La Latina, with family activities throughout. Highlights include concerts by Celtas Cortos and Miss Caffeina, alongside the procession and classic castizo competitions.
From August 14 to 16, Cabo de Cruz in Galicia will host the XVIII Exaltación do Mexillón, distributing more than 3,000 kilos of mussels to local bars and restaurants. The festival features free tapas and live cooking, plus concerts and traditional boat races.
In Kayabuki no Sato, a village in Kyoto Prefecture, residents protect centuries-old thatched houses with a network of 62 water cannons. Twice a year, the entire system is tested in a dramatic display that draws visitors and helps keep the community prepared for fire risks.
The Spanish Royal Family maintained its annual dinner tradition in Palma despite a busy agenda. King Felipe VI returned from Colombia to join Queen Sofía, Queen Letizia, their daughters and a impressive guest.
Aarón Palacio achieved a major breakthrough in Marbella, cutting three ears at the Corrida de los Candiles. He shared the spotlight with Morante de la Puebla and Manzanares. The event drew a large crowd and renewed interest in bullfighting.
The Corrida de Candiles returns to Marbella with a sold-out arena. Canal Sur will air the event live, with Morante de la Puebla and José María Manzanares joined by Aarón Palacio. The spectacle is known for its distinctive lantern-lit atmosphere.
Madrid launches two weeks of summer fiestas. San Cayetano leads, with Samur-Protección Civil delivering the opening address and Soleá Morente taking the stage. The city’s historic neighborhoods prepare for concerts and processions, alongside local customs.
The 40th Festival de Peralada is adapting to construction delays, shifting basic events and focusing on sustainability and new talent. Director Oriol Aguilà describes the festival’s developing identity and commitment to excellence.
Barcelona's Gràcia district faces both new idea and tension ahead of its annual festival. Organizers are adding family-friendly spaces and heat precautions, while a sabotage incident has disrupted preparations.
Artisans and artists in Seville’s corralones face pressure as developers seek to replace workshops with tourist accommodation. Residents report harassment and are calling on authorities for urgent protection.
