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Danza de los Zancos, La Rioja The Festival of Devils (La Endiablada) La Tomatina All the information on Spanish Festivals, Carnivals, Fiesta's, Events. Festivals in Spain. Spain Entertainment. January Spain, Spanish Festivals, Fairs, Ferias, Flamenco, Carnivals, Celebrations & Events 
January in Spain is the
month of
'The Three Kings'
more important to Spanish children than Christmas
Day,
read more.
Goat Throwing
Manganeses de la Polvorosa
27 January 2009
....Read
MoreSAN SEBASTIAN Tamborrada, popular festival in Spain Every year on the 19th and 20th of January, the Basque city of San Sebastian prepares for the noisiest festival in the whole of Spain . From midnight to midnight the city is alive to the sound of drumming as groups of marching bands parade through the streets in honour of the city’s patron saint, Read More Canary Island Festival Canary Islands 7 January - 2 March 2009 This festival includes seven weeks of concerts in Gran Canaria and Tenerife. Orchestras from all over Europe gather to perform in various venues during the festival. San Sebastian, Spain, 2009 Tinker´s Parade Being part of the prelude to the Carnival in San Sebasian, Spain, the Tinkers' Parade takes place the first Saturday of February This parade celebrates the arrival of the Hungarian tinkers to town, who announce the upcoming Carnival. The Parade is led by a bear, which is one of the characteristic animals in the Basque carnival mythology. February Spain 2009, Spanish Festivals, Fairs, Ferias, Flamenco, Carnivals, Celebrations & Events Carnivals in Spain Point of View, Navarre International Festival of Documentary Cinema Point of View, Navarre International Festival of Documentary Cinema, has been held in Pamplona since 2005. It is a new version of the Navarre Festival of Audiovisual Creation that started in 1993. 15 - 23 February 2009 Madrid International Contemporary Art Fair Madrid 15 February - 19 February 2009 Artists from around the world exhibit contemporary and modern art at this fair. The displays include video, paintings, photography and more. In addition to the art on display there are scheduled panel discussions and conferences taking place. Seville Flamenco Biennial Festival 10 September to 11 October 2008 Seville Flamenco Biennial Festival combines a flamenco competition with a range of performances, both song and dance, of this typical Spanish art. Palma de Mallorca 30th March This festivity is celebrated at the Bellver Castle, Palma de Mallorca on the following Sunday after Easter every year. "Lunes de Aguas" Salamanca Monday following Easter. 24th March 2008 The Spanish as we know need very little excuse for a festival- but a festival in Spain to welcome prostitutes into the city and a festival immediately after Easter is stretching things a bit. FESTIVIDAD OF SAINT VINCENT FERRER 31st March 2008 Easter has its extension with the St. Vincent Ferrer, the patron saint of the Commonwealth. Even for Spain, Valencia has a lot of festivals though this seems a particularly worthy one. It is customary to visit his house in Chapel converted Natal, where "The Pouet Sant Vicent" which is given to children to drink "to be able to converse whilst young, so as not to suffer from angina, not to lie nor are blasphemous." April Spain 2008, Spanish Festivals, Fairs, Ferias, Flamenco, Carnivals, Celebrations & Events Romerio Style Pilgrimage to the Monastery at Santa Faz, Alicante 3rd April (Santa Faz means The Holy Face) 
After Easter one of the
most important Romerio type pilgrimages occurs in Alicante. A huge
crowd, most of the local population follow the procession as it winds
its way through the streets of Alicante to the monastery at Santa Faz.
Itálica European Youth Festival of Greek and Roman Theatre
1 - 4 April 2008Santiponce An attempt to bring classical theatre back to life, the event features tragedies and dramas from the Greek and Roman periods, performed by amateur university groups from around Europe 'Feria de Abril' Sevilla The 'Feria de Abril' Sevilla is a celebration of everything Spanish, started as a cattle market it is now one of Spain's most important celebrations. ALCOY (Alicante) Moros y Cristianos (Moors and Christians) Jerez Horse Fair Jerez Jerez is famous for producing sherry and it also hosts the most important equine heritage event in all of Spain. Moros y Cristianos de Alcoy 22-24 April 2008 Nowhere is the re-enactment of the Moros y Cristianos festivity as spectacular as in Alcoi. Feria de Abril, Sevilla 8 to 13 April 2008 The April Fair is one of the most international and popular of Seville’s fiestas. May Spain 2008, Spanish Festivals, Fairs, Ferias, Flamenco, Carnivals, Celebrations & Events Festival of San Isidro, Madrid The festival of San Isidro, Saint Isidore, Madrid, Spain one of Madrid's patron saints, takes place during the month of May. Temporada Alta. International Theatre Festival 10 May to 12 August 2008 This event aims to offer a high-level theatre programme, with a series of shows by companies from all over the world, and the participation of renowned creators and artists. Innovative dramatisations, first performances and new productions from Spain and abroad complete the festival programme. Pontevedra Maios Fiesta 4th May 2008 The Maios Fiesta is of Celtic origin and celebrates the arrival of good weather in Galicia. Alcázar de San Juan International Puppet Theatre Festival 5 to 11 May 2008 An event not to be missed by puppet fans, it attracts companies from all over the world. |
June
Spain 2008, Spanish Festivals, Fairs, Ferias, Flamenco, Carnivals, Celebrations &
Events
'The bonfires of San
Juan',
20-24th June,
Alicante, Spain.
The most important
celebration of the year for local people.
Read more.
ALICANTE
Hogueras de San Juan (mid summer day bonfires). Always to include June
24.
La Teatral Street Theatre Fair in Espartinas2 to 5 June 2008 Festival: “Noches de Embrujo” (Enchanting Nights) 1st June to 30 September 2008 The list of events is immense: theatre performances, classical music concerts, poetry recitals, film, equestrian shows, flamenco shows, dance, guided walks, conferences… In total, more than 200 events that comprise a major cultural fiesta Castile and León International Arts Festival 2-17 June 2008 This is a multidisciplinary event combining all kinds of shows, with theatre-dance, electronic music, multimedia theatre, performances, dance, indoor theatre, graffiti, etc. Canary Islands International Jazz and More Festival 30 June to 9 July 2008 This varied event over two weeks in the Canarian sunshine and moonlight includes outdoor and indoor performances as well concerts and exhibitions from new to internationally famous performers. The Canary Islands International Jazz Festival is held in a variety of venues such as town squares and theatres throughout the islands of Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, La Palma and Lanzarote. Almagro International Classical Theatre Festival 22 June to 22 July 2008 Almagro International Classical Theatre Festival has as its main venue the town’s Corral de Comedias Theatre, the only stage which remains in use as it was nearly 400 years ago. Mérida Classical Theatre Festival 21 June to 30 August 2008 Dedicated to theatre, and while the fundamental core of texts are of Greco-Latin origin, the festival is also open to the dramatic arts in general and includes music performances and a film season. 
EXPO Zaragoza 2008
14th June to 14th
September 2008
JULY
Spain 2008, Spanish Festivals, Fairs, Ferias, Flamenco, Carnivals, Celebrations &
Events
Festival del Sur (festival
of the south)
Agüimes in Gran Canaria has hosted theatre companies from America,
Africa and Europe for the Festival del Sur (festival of the south) since
1988 . 14 to 23 July 2008 Festival del Teatro Medieval - Medieval Theatre Festival Festival of Medieval Theatre in Hita Along with representations of medieval plays there are also processions and popular dances. 5th July 2008 Al Carrer International Theatre and Entertainment Festival Vildecans, Catalonia 6-9 July 2008 A wonderful, enchanting event where every street is a giant stage where artists and theatre companies from all over the world offer their best ideas in theatre, dance, circus, music and street entertainment. Festival de la sidra natural - Natural Cider Festival Nava (Asturias) 12th and 13th July 2008 The second weekend in July and the whole week running up to it, the village of Nava, in Asturias, lives its most outstanding festivities: the Cider Festival. Shakespeare Festival 20-30 July 2008 
The programme includes Spanish and international theatre companies
performing different theatre, dance and music shows based on the works
of William Shakespeare.
Ple de Riure International Comic Theatre Festival
21
to 24 July 2008
Ple de Riure is the International Comic Theatre Festiva brings
together the performance of internationally recognised montages, each
one with its own particular vision of humour.
Moros y Cristianos - Moors and Christians Fiesta
Villajoyosa
For eight days, the whole town steps back in time to hold a spectacular
re-enactment of a battle fought in 1538. The festival of Moors and Christians is the biggest event of the year in Villajoyosa. The festival has been held for over 250 years in honour of Santa Marta (St. Martha) and commemorates events which occurred in 1538, when Berber pirates led by Zalé-Arraez tried to attack Villajoyosa. 24th to 31st July 2008 Fiesta de Santiago Apóstol Fiesta in honour of Santiago Apostol 15th to 31st July 2008 Santiago de Compostela Galicia The fiestas in honour of the patron saint of Spain and Galicia reach their climax during the so-called 'Fire of the Saint”, the Offering to the Saint and the Cathedral's Incense Burner ceremony. August Spain 2008, Spanish Festivals, Fairs, Ferias, Flamenco, Carnivals, Celebrations & Events Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Theatre and Dance Festival 7-12 August 2008 In the beautiful summer of Gran Canaria theatre and dance companies from all over the world come together event to present their latest productions. The venues include La Puntilla Square, Plaza Santa Ana Square, the Las Canteras promenade and Juan Pablo II Park. The main venue for the event is Santa Catalina Park. La Tomatina The worlds biggest food fight Valencia 
29th August
2008
Romeria Vikings
Every year, on the first Sunday in August, the residents of Catoira stage a representation of the Viking invasions suffered there one thousand years ago, in a unique spectacle. Assumption Day August events in Spain.. 15 Aug 2008 (La Asunción, also called Virgen de Agosto) The Assumption is a Roman Catholic feast. It celebrates the death of the Virgin Mary and the Assumption of her body into heaven. September Spain 2008, Spanish Festivals, Fairs, Ferias, Flamenco, Carnivals, Celebrations & Events Vitoria International Theatre Festival 24 September to 18 November 2008 The Vitoria International Theatre Festival contains not only theatre, but also dance and opera productions as well. The Vitoria International Theatre Festival is held annually in Vitoria, capital of the province of Álava, at various venues around the city. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Theatre and Dance Festival The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Theatre and Dance Festival was first held in 1996 and since then it has continued to grow so that now theatre and dance companies from all over the world visit this beautiful island to present their work. 7 to 12 August 2008 October COS. International Festival of Mime and Gestural Theatre 24 - 28 October The event takes place on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the last weekend in October, on different stages around town. Spanish and international theatre companies take part in the festival, Cadiz Ibero-American Theatre Festival 16 - 27 October 2008 Spanish and Latin American theatre companies, with shows centred on the performing arts. Theatre performances, montages and a broad range of associated activities make up the event programme. International Festival of Contemporary Theatre and Dance 27th October to 10th November The main stage for The International Festival of Contemporary Theatre and Dance in Badajoz is the López de Ayala Theatre. Cazorla International Theatre Festival The Cazorla International Theatre Festival includes large-scale productions as well as smaller works. 4th October to 14th December 2008 Cava Week, Sant Sadurni d’Anoia 6 to 14 October 2008 Sant Sadurní de Noia, just 50 km from Barcelona hosts “Cava” week during the second and third week of October. November Spain 2008, Spanish Festivals, Fairs, Ferias, Flamenco, Carnivals, Celebrations & Events Jabalquinto Festival of the immigrant Jaén Jabalquinto says farewell to its immigrants with a festival in their honour including cultural and sports activities. 5th Festival of Spanish Music. December Spain 2008, Spanish Festivals, Fairs, Ferias, Flamenco, Carnivals, Celebrations & Events Malaga Fiesta de los Pandiales 28th December In the hills above Malaga City, another wild and wonderful music party day for the thousands who gather on the hills above Malaga, at La Venta de San Cayetano in Puerto de la Torre, to enjoy the Fiesta de los Pandiales.
If you do not want to go
to jail don't go to the square of the Town Hall of
Velez-Rubio. A local person takes over from the Mayor
for the day
Halloween in Spain
Halloween
is one of the world’s oldest holidays. The name Hallowe’en is a Scottish
contraction derived from the proper name “All Hallow’s Eve.” It was so
named because it falls on the night before the Catholic “All Hallows”
day or, “All Hallowed Souls” day. Halloween is also known as the Day of
the Dead. Throughout the world, many countries celebrate Halloween, each
in their own unique ways.
In Spain a
pastry called Bones of the Holy is shaped like skulls and eaten on
Halloween day. It contains anise seed and is covered with an orange
glaze. Children play tricks for treats, and later families go to the
cemetery to visit deceased family members where they remain, keeping
vigil throughout the night. The next day is spent cleaning up the family
burial plots.
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