Spanish Festivals in August

Cipotegato, Tarazona

Spare a thought for poor Cipotegato as he runs through the streets, dressed in his harlequin costume, all the time being pelted with ripe tomatoes.

Next Festival Starts

27 August 2027

Enjoy the excitement of the Semana Grande festival in San Sebastián. With its bustling streets filled with music, food, and dance, it's a celebration unlike any other. From the traditional Basque sports to the colorful parades, this festival will captivate your senses and leave you wanting more.

Next Festival Starts

14 August 2027

Semana Grande, Aste Nagusia, Bilbao

Aste Nagusia

Enjoy the excitement of the Semana Grande festival in Bilbao. With its bustling streets filled with music, food, and dance, it's a celebration unlike any other. From the traditional Basque sports to the colorful parades, this festival will captivate your senses and leave you wanting more.

Next Festival Starts

21 August 2027

María Pita Festival, La Coruña

Festas María Pita, A Coruña

The María Pita Festival is a month long programme of cultural events, concerts, fairs and even historical re-enactments in La Coruña celebrating the events of 1589 when María Pita led the citizens of La Coruña to lift the siege of the town by the privateer Francis Drake and the English Armada.

Next Festival Starts

1 August 2027

Albariño Festival, Cambados

Festa do Albariño

The Albariño Festival in Cambados: A Celebration of Galicia’s Finest Wine Nestled in the heart of Galicia’s Rías Baixas region, the historic town of Cambados comes alive every August with the Fiesta del Albariño, one of Spain’s most famous wine festivals.

Next Festival Starts

28 July 2027

O Carballiño Octopus Festival

Fiesta del Pulpo de O Carballiño

O Carballiño Octopus Festival is celebrated on the Second Sunday of August each year and celebrates the wonderful this wonderful dish

Next Festival Starts

8 August 2027

Feria de Málaga

Malaga Fair

Next Festival Starts

14 August 2027

Wine Night in Cómpeta

Noche de Vino, Cómpeta

Wine Night in Cómpeta is celebrated on 15 Aug each year. A celebration of the Moscatel variety of wine for which this area is famous. Expect live music, grape stomping, flamenco, fandangos with migas and salad all washed down with lots of wine from the many kegs spread throughout the town centre!

Next Festival Starts

15 August 2027

Viking Festival, Catoira, Galicia

Romaría Vikinga, Catoira, Galicia

Discover the fascinating Viking Festival in Catoira, Galicia. This unique cultural event transports visitors back in time to the days of the Viking invasions of Spain. At the festival, you can expect to see colorful parades, traditional costumes, and dramatic reenactments depicting historical battles. But the Viking Festival in Catoira is more than just a celebration of history. It's an immersive experience that promises to engage all your senses, with food, drink, music, and dance aplenty.

Next Festival Starts

1 August 2027

Festival of the Sardine, Candás

Festival de la Sardina

Next Festival Starts

1 August 2027

Wine Festival Jerez

Fiestas de la Vendimia, Jerez

Next Festival Starts

29 August 2027

Battle of the Flowers, Laredo

La Batalla de Flores de Laredo

The annual Battle of the Flowers Fiesta in Laredo is a vibrant celebration taking place every year during August and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world. The festival features beautiful floral floats decorated with colorful flowers, lively music, traditional dances, and festive parades that wind through the historic streets of Laredo.

Next Festival Starts

27 August 2027

La Tomatina

Tomato Throwing Festival

Everything you need to know about La Tomatina—Spain’s legendary tomato-throwing festival in Buñol. Dates, tickets, history, tips, and how to survive the world’s biggest food fight!

Next Festival Starts

25 August 2027

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Spanish Festivals in August 2026

Whether you’re planning a trip or simply exploring Spain’s rich cultural heritage, discover why these festivals are a bucket-list experience for travelers and locals alike. Get ready to immerse yourself in the unforgettable energy of Spain’s summer celebrations!”

Cipotegato, Tarazona

Big Week, San Sebastián

Semana Grande

Semana Grande, Aste Nagusia, Bilbao

Aste Nagusia

María Pita Festival, La Coruña

Festas María Pita, A Coruña

Albariño Festival, Cambados

Festa do Albariño

O Carballiño Octopus Festival

Fiesta del Pulpo de O Carballiño

Feria de Málaga

Malaga Fair

Wine Night in Cómpeta

Noche de Vino, Cómpeta

Viking Festival, Catoira, Galicia

Romaría Vikinga, Catoira, Galicia

Festival of the Sardine, Candás

Festival de la Sardina

Wine Festival Jerez

Fiestas de la Vendimia, Jerez

Battle of the Flowers, Laredo

La Batalla de Flores de Laredo

La Tomatina

Tomato Throwing Festival

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