| June Entertainment in SpainWhat's On, Festivals and Events in Spain during June |
| June festivals and events in Spain features the hugely impressive Granada Festival which returns with a high quality programme The International Festival of Music and Dance of Granada between the 24th June and the 12th July 2011Read More
What's on in Spain during June is enhanced by the vastly exciting Telefonica Grand Prix of Europe in Valencia F-1 Valencia Street Circuit with practice beginning on the 24th June and the race on the 26th June 2011.more “Alfredo Krauss” Opera FestivalMar 5, 2011 to Jun 25, 2011 The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria “Alfredo Krauss” Opera Festival is held every year in The Canary Islands. Read More Madrid Region Cultural Festival Festival de Otono May 11 - Jun 5 , 2011 Madrid, Europe is the site of one of the busiest cultural festivals held around the world. The Festival de Otono annual cultural festival of the arts and entertainment in Madrid, Spain.During November, in the capital city of Spain, Madrid and the surrounding area all the arts are represented during this Autumn Festival. Also known as The Festival de Otono the number and high quality of the performance art represented is not to be missed. Read More Pilgrimage to the Blanca Paloma Shrine in the village of El RocíoJune 8th to 13th.....Read More Multi-Grammy Award Winning Soul Legend George Benson Live in Concert! Hotel Puente Romano Tennis Club, Marbella, Spain June 25th, 2011 read more Alicante's Festival Hogueras de San Juan is a never to be forgotten sight and one of the best events in Spain. Fire, gunpowder, coloured lights, Mediterranean waters and joy, above all lots of joy provide entertainment of the highest order. Alicante is getting ready to welcome the summer with the Hogueras de San Juan 2010 Read More Getxo International Blues Festival. Algorta, Viscaya 7th to 19th June 2011 International Nazarene Folk Sessions Ciudad de Dos HermanasDates From Jun 29, 2011 to Jul 5, 2011 Tenerife International Film Festival Island Playa de las americas, Tenerife 28 - 30 June 2011 PhotoEspanaJune 5 - July 25 Madrid, Spain The largest cultural event in Spain and an important stop on the international art circuit. Cinema Jove Film FestivalYoung film makers film festival.Valencia, June Deià International Music Festival Deya 1st April to 30 September Chamber music has been performed in this special music event every since 1978 at The Deià International Music Festival in Son Marroig, on the island of Majorca. The programme includes concerts, with many soloists, groups and composers, from both Spain and overseas. The shows take place at different venues in Deià and Valldemossa, such as: the old estate of Archduke Louis of Hapsburg, Miramar Monastery and Deià Church. Read More Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos Almería Mojácar 10 to 12 June 2011 Romeria del Rocio, Huelva 12th June Festivals Castell de GuadalestFestivals in Honour of San GregorioIn the first week of June International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts OpenPHoto Cuenca, Castile–La Mancha 3rd to 26th June Huesca Film Festival Huesca 4th to 13th June Getxo International Blues Festival. Algorta, Viscaya 9th to 14th June Corpus Christi Villa de Mazo, La Palma June 23rd 2011 Baby Jumping- Castrillo de Murcia11th June Fiesta de La Patum de Berga - La Patum de Berga Fiesta 11th to 14th June This event in the town of Berga has been singled out as being a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Corpus Christi Toledo June 23rd 2011 Corpus Christi Sitges June 23rd 2011 International "Julián Arcas" Classical Guitar Competition Almería16th to 26th June Las Hogueras de San Juan Alicanteincluding bull fights20-24th June "Quebrantahuesos" Sabiñánigo 18 June Grec Festival Barcelona From June 17, 2011 to July 24, 2011 Fire walkPaso del Fuego (fire walking) and Las Móndidas festivalSan Pedro Manrique; SoriaCastile y leon23rd June The San Juan Bonfires La Coruña, Galicia 23rd & 24th June International Sephardi Music Festival Córdoba 24th to 27th June Beautiful music in a beautiful setting The International Sephardi Music Festival in the Botanical Garden of Córdoba. Lobster Festival Guarda 28 June Festival. Night of Saint John Alosno Huelva www.ayuntamientohuelva.es 23rd and 24th June Festival in honour of Saint John The Baptist. The main Day of The Festival is on The 24th The feast of Saint John. The bell ringers practise at The doors of The Religious Guild headquarters. On The 23rd of June The eve of The Festival is announced at The Religious Guild headquarters. At 5 a.m. The drummer goes through The streets announcing The Alborá at The houses of The main guild members. On The 24th at 10 a.m. There is a solemn procession of The image of The Saint through The streets of The village following The singular Dance of The "Cascabeleros". After The procession There is a mass, Then The Dancers Dance for The Saint facing him all The time. Benissa Noche de San JuanMonday 23rd of June Live music by GLITTER & at midnight at 24h, the traditional bonfire. Venue: La Fustera beach. More Information: TOURIST INFO BENISSA Avenida Pais Valencià,1 03720 BENISSA Teléfono:965732225 / Fax:965732537 benissa@touristinfo.net "NIT DE SANT JOAN FINESTRAT23 June Fires and pagan rituals.Magic and traditionsIt must be another San Juan night of the fires.Parties and bonfires on the beaches. Fire works, flags and DJ's and bands.TOURIST INFO FINESTRAT Avenida de la Marina Baixa (Cala Finestrat),14 03509 FINESTRAT Teléfono:966801208 / Fax:966801272 finestrat@touristinfo.net "NOCHE DE SAN JUAN" LA POBLA DE FARNALS 23 & 24 June “NIGHT OF SAN JUAN” The origin of Bonfires of San Juan is uncertain, because ancestral it is the custom to ignite great bonfires in the eve the day consecrated to santo, where to consume old furniture or unsuitable packages of wood and cardboard. However, yes it is possible to date the moment which the tradition becomes celebration and the town spills the diverse efforts in preparing most luminous of its nights. Spectacular aquatic Castle Huge bonfire in the North Beach Virtual Discoteca City council of the Pobla de Farnals Seat San Vicente, 1 Tel.: 961441252 TOURIST INFO VALENCIA - DIPUTACION Calle Poeta Querol, s/n (Bajos Teatro Principal) 46002 VALENCIA - DIPUTACION Teléfono:963514907 / Fax:963519927 dipuvalencia@touristinfo.net Nights of Saint John and Saint Peter Calañas Huelva www.ayuntamientohuelva.es 23rd/24th June Nights of Saint John and Saint Peter "Pirulitos". The local people decorate poles with ribbons, paper chains and flowers and place Them in some of The streets of The village, The local people sing typical songs of Saint John and local fandangos and Dance round The poles. These poles are called "pirulitos" and The Festival is also celebrated in oTher places in The province. A Festival with pagan roots related to paying homage to natural forces and The fertility of The land, The sun and moon. The Festival coincides with midsummer's night. Sant Joan - Midsummer's Eve Barcelona June 23 Sant Joan - Midsummer's Eve Fiesta all day and party all night for the longest day of the year in Barcelona. Bonfires on the beaches, fireworks throughout the city and generally one big party. The custom is to drink lots of Cava and eat a traditional cake like 'coca de St Joan' a dry cake with candied fruit of various kinds on top.Fireworks parades, concerts all the fun of the fair.Festa de Sant Joan (Midsummer's Eve) 24 JuneFestival in honour of Saint John Berrocal Huelva www.ayuntamientohuelva.es 24th June Festival in honour of Saint John. It is known as The "los pirulitos" because of The shoots The young people cut from The trees in The countryside and use to decorate The church door. The Festive ambience on The "night of Saint John" (midsummer's night) continues with The young people doing The rounds and giving The local people a wake up call at dawn. Bonfires on The feast of Saint John Línea de la Concepción (La) Cádiz www.cadizturismo.com 23rd/24th June Festival in honour of Saint John Almendro (El) Huelva www.ayuntamientohuelva.es 23rd/24th June Festival in honour of Saint John. On The eve of The feast of Saint John it is a tradition to wash your face in a fountain at midnight if you want to find love. There are also The traditional "Mastros" Dances with a kind of crop decorated with flowers. Romería type pilgrimage in honour of Saint John Zahara de la Sierra Cádiz www.cadizturismo.com 24th June BONFIRES OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST ON ARENAL-BOL BEACH / CALPE CALP/CALPE 23rd June ARENAL-BOL BEACH The eve of San Juan has been celebrated in Calpe since 1991. It is the shortest night of the year coinciding with the solstice of summer, and where numerous traditional rituals are carried out. TOURIST INFO CALPE - CENTRO Plaza del Mosquit,s/n 03710 CALPE - CENTRO Teléfono:965838532 / Fax:965838531 calpecentro@touristinfo.net FIESTAS DE SAN JUAN EN TORÁS TORÁS 23 June SATURDAY 23 OF JUNE Of 23:00 to 00:00 h. Two embolados bulls. DOMINGO 24 OF JUNE 12:00 h. Mass. 18:00 h. Procesión. More information City council of Torás: 964 12 02 38 TOURIST INFO CASTELLÓN Plaza María Agustina,5, bajos 12003 CASTELLÓN Teléfono:964358688 / Fax:964358689 castellon@touristinfo.net Festival in honour of Saint John Linares de la Sierra Huelva www.ayuntamientohuelva.es 24th June Festival in honour of Saint John. On The feast of The Saint, a local holiday, There is a solemn procession which takes about an hour starting at 10 a.m. which attracts local people and visitors alike, an unusual feature is a non stop peel of bells, all The local people who want can carry The image of The saint on Their shoulders. The procession ends in The village square at The church doors, The fountain is blessed and so is all The Linares district. During The Festival The streets of The village are decorated with embroidered bedspreads that The local people hang over Their balconies. Festival in honour of Saint Juan Chiclana de la Frontera Cádiz www.cadizturismo.com 24th June Festival in honour of Saint Juan (Midsummer's eve). Festival. Midsummer's night (Feast of Saint John) San Roque Cádiz Url: http://www.cadizturismo.com 23rd June Festival in honour of Saint John Almuñécar Granada www.granada.org 23rd and 24th June Festival in honour of Saint John. Bonfires on The beach on midsummer's night and Festival on The 24th. Bonfire and burning Los Juanillos Puerto Real Cádiz www.cadizturismo.com 24th June Bonfire and burning Los Juanillos (kind of Guy). Celebration around The feast of Saint John (midsummer's night). Evening Festival in honour of our Lady of El Rocío Sanlúcar de Barrameda Cádiz www.cadizturismo.com 24th June 25 June International Nazarene Folk Sessions Ciudad de Dos HermanasInternational Nazarene Folk Sessions Ciudad de Dos HermanasDates From Jun 29, 2011 to Jul 5, 2011Festivals in Spain. Music and Dance in Spain. World Music in Spain. . International Youth Film FestivalFilm makers under 35 years of age get the chance to screen their work for the first time.25 to 28 June
| In the religious calendar The Feast of Corpus Christi is a different date each year it depends on the date of Easter Sunday. Corpus Christi is celebrated on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, which falls one week after Pentecost Sunday. So the date of Corpus Christi 2011 is June 23rd Corpus Christi 2012: 7.6.2012 Corpus Christi 2013: 30.5.2013 Corpus Christi 2014: 19.6.2014 Corpus Christi 2015: 4.6.2015
Best Events in Spain in June
Mares and Foals Almonte Huelva www.ayuntamientohuelva.es 28th June to 2nd July International Youth Film FestivalFilm makers under 35 years of age get the chance to screen their work for the first time.25 to 28 June InterNational ethnic Musical FestivalChiclana de la Frontera Cádiz Telephone: 956490050 www.cadizturismo.com 25th to 27th June Festival in honour of Saint John Almuñécar Granada www.granada.org 23rd and 24th June Festival in honour of Saint John. Bonfires on The beach on midsummer's night and Festival on The 24th. Bonfire and burning Los Juanillos Puerto Real Cádiz www.cadizturismo.com 24th June Bonfire and burning Los Juanillos (kind of Guy). Celebration around The feast of Saint John (midsummer's night). Evening Festival in honour of our Lady of El Rocío Sanlúcar de Barrameda Cádiz www.cadizturismo.com 24th June Evening Festival in honour of Our Lady of El Rocío. Mares and Foals Almonte Huelva www.ayuntamientohuelva.es 28th June to 2nd July Deià International Music Festival Deya 15 May to 18 September Romeria del Rocio, Huelva 1st June Festivals Castell de GuadalestFestivals in Honour of San GregorioIn the first week of June. International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts The PHotoEspaña International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts is held in Madrid. From June 1, 2011 to Jul 24, 2011 Huesca Film Festival Huesca 4th to 13th June Getxo International Blues Festival. Algorta, Viscaya 9th to 14th June Corpus Christi Villa de Mazo, La Palma June 23rd 2011 Baby Jumping- Castrillo de MurciaJune 23rd 2011 Fiesta de La Patum de Berga - La Patum de Berga Fiesta 11th to 14th June 2009 This event in the town of Berga has been singled out as being a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Corpus Christi Toledo June 23rd 2011 Corpus Christi Sitges June 23rd 2011 International "Julián Arcas" Classical Guitar Competition Almería19th to 27th June Las Hogueras de San Juan Alicanteincluding bull fights20-24th June "Quebrantahuesos" Sabiñánigo 20 June Grec Festival Barcelona 20 June to 19 July Fire walkPaso del Fuego (fire walking) and Las Móndidas festivalSan Pedro Manrique; SoriaCastile y leon23rd June The San Juan Bonfires La Coruña, Galicia 23rd & 24th June International Sephardi Music Festival Córdoba 24th to 27th June Granada International Festival of Music and Dance 26th June to 12th July Lobster Festival Guarda 28 June Romería type pilgrimage in honour of Saint John Zahara de la Sierra Cádiz www.cadizturismo.com 24th June BONFIRES OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST ON ARENAL-BOL BEACH / CALPE CALP/CALPE 23rd June ARENAL-BOL BEACH The eve of San Juan has been celebrated in Calpe since 1991. It is the shortest night of the year coinciding with the solstice of summer, and where numerous traditional rituals are carried out. TOURIST INFO CALPE - CENTRO Plaza del Mosquit,s/n 03710 CALPE - CENTRO Teléfono:965838532 / Fax:965838531 calpecentro@touristinfo.net FIESTAS DE SAN JUAN EN TORÁS TORÁS 23 June SATURDAY 23 OF JUNE Of 23:00 to 00:00 h. Two embolados bulls. DOMINGO 24 OF JUNE 12:00 h. Mass. 18:00 h. Procesión. More information City council of Torás: 964 12 02 38 TOURIST INFO CASTELLÓN Plaza María Agustina,5, bajos 12003 CASTELLÓN Teléfono:964358688 / Fax:964358689 castellon@touristinfo.net Festival in honour of Saint John Linares de la Sierra Huelva www.ayuntamientohuelva.es 24th June Festival in honour of Saint John. On The feast of The Saint, a local holiday, There is a solemn procession which takes about an hour starting at 10 a.m. which attracts local people and visitors alike, an unusual feature is a non stop peel of bells, all The local people who want can carry The image of The saint on Their shoulders. The procession ends in The village square at The church doors, The fountain is blessed and so is all The Linares district. During The Festival The streets of The village are decorated with embroidered bedspreads that The local people hang over Their balconies. Festival in honour of Saint Juan Chiclana de la Frontera Cádiz www.cadizturismo.com 24th June Festival in honour of Saint Juan (Midsummer's eve). Festival. Midsummer's night (Feast of Saint John) San Roque Cádiz Url: http://www.cadizturismo.com 23rd June Benissa Noche de San JuanMonday 23rd of June The traditional bonfire. Venue: La Fustera beach. More Information: TOURIST INFO BENISSA Avenida Pais Valencià,1 03720 BENISSA Teléfono:965732225 / Fax:965732537 benissa@touristinfo.net "NIT DE SANT JOAN FINESTRAT23 June Fires and pagan rituals.Magic and traditionsIt must be another San Juan night of the fires.Parties and bonfires on the beaches. Fire works, flags and DJ's and bands.TOURIST INFO FINESTRAT Avenida de la Marina Baixa (Cala Finestrat),14 03509 FINESTRAT Teléfono:966801208 / Fax:966801272 finestrat@touristinfo.net "NOCHE DE SAN JUAN" LA POBLA DE FARNALS 23 & 24 June “NIGHT OF SAN JUAN” The origin of Bonfires of San Juan is uncertain, because ancestral it is the custom to ignite great bonfires in the eve the day consecrated to santo, where to consume old furniture or unsuitable packages of wood and cardboard. However, yes it is possible to date the moment which the tradition becomes celebration and the town spills the diverse efforts in preparing most luminous of its nights. Spectacular aquatic Castle Huge bonfire in the North Beach Virtual Discoteca City council of the Pobla de Farnals Seat San Vicente, 1 Tel.: 961441252 TOURIST INFO VALENCIA - DIPUTACION Calle Poeta Querol, s/n (Bajos Teatro Principal) 46002 VALENCIA - DIPUTACION Teléfono:963514907 / Fax:963519927 dipuvalencia@touristinfo.net Nights of Saint John and Saint Peter Calañas Huelva www.ayuntamientohuelva.es 23rd/24th June Nights of Saint John and Saint Peter "Pirulitos". The local people decorate poles with ribbons, paper chains and flowers and place Them in some of The streets of The village, The local people sing typical songs of Saint John and local fandangos and Dance round The poles. These poles are called "pirulitos" and The Festival is also celebrated in oTher places in The province. A Festival with pagan roots related to paying homage to natural forces and The fertility of The land, The sun and moon. The Festival coincides with midsummer's night. Sant Joan - Midsummer's Eve Barcelona June 23 Sant Joan - Midsummer's Eve Fiesta all day and party all night for the longest day of the year in Barcelona. Bonfires on the beaches, fireworks throughout the city and generally one big party. The custom is to drink lots of Cava and eat a traditional cake like 'coca de St Joan' a dry cake with candied fruit of various kinds on top.Fireworks parades, concerts all the fun of the fair.Festa de Sant Joan (Midsummer's Eve) 24 JuneFestival in honour of Saint John Berrocal Huelva www.ayuntamientohuelva.es 24th June Festival in honour of Saint John. It is known as The "los pirulitos" because of The shoots The young people cut from The trees in The countryside and use to decorate The church door. The Festive ambience on The "night of Saint John" (midsummer's night) continues with The young people doing The rounds and giving The local people a wake up call at dawn. Bonfires on The feast of Saint John Línea de la Concepción (La) Cádiz www.cadizturismo.com 23rd/24th June Festival in honour of Saint John Almendro (El) Huelva www.ayuntamientohuelva.es 23rd/24th June Festival in honour of Saint John. On The eve of The feast of Saint John it is a tradition to wash your face in a fountain at midnight if you want to find love. There are also The traditional "Mastros" Dances with a kind of crop decorated with flowers. Festival. Night of Saint John Alosno Huelva www.ayuntamientohuelva.es 23rd and 24th June Festival in honour of Saint John The Baptist. The main Day of The Festival is on The 24th The feast of Saint John. The bell ringers practise at The doors of The Religious Guild headquarters. On The 23rd of June The eve of The Festival is announced at The Religious Guild headquarters. At 5 a.m. The drummer goes through The streets announcing The Alborá at The houses of The main guild members. On The 24th at 10 a.m. There is a solemn procession of The image of The Saint through The streets of The village following The singular Dance of The "Cascabeleros". After The procession There is a mass, Then The Dancers Dance for The Saint facing him all The time. Castile and León International Arts Festival2-17 June This is a multidisciplinary event combining all kinds of shows, with theatre-dance, electronic music, multimedia theatre, performances, dance, indoor theatre, graffiti, etc. Festivals in Spain. Arts and culture in Spain. Classical in Spain. La Teatral Street Theatre Fair in Espartinas 2 to 5 June | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||