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25th Popular Kayak Descent of the Ebre
A popular mass kayak paddle covering a scenic 12 km stretch of the River Ebre from Xerta throug
Greased Pole Climb & Swimming Races
A classic Mallorcan harbour spectacle: contestants try to walk a soap-covered pole over the wat
San Antonio de Padua Fiesta: Community Paella & Closing Concert
The closing day of Breña Baja's San Antonio de Padua fiesta (12-21 June) brings a big open-air
Summer Solstice Light Phenomenon Route
A special guided route timed to the summer solstice to witness a natural light phenomenon insid
Summer Solstice Sunrise Yoga on the Beach
Welcome the summer with a sunrise yoga session on Cunit's beach, including breathing work (pran
San Juan Night Show (La Noche de San Juan)
The Canarian folk group I'Gara presents a music-and-tradition show celebrating St John's Night,
Outdoor Archery — Regional League Round 5
More than 60 archers take aim on the municipal sports field for the final round of Murcia's reg
25th National Amateur Flamenco Singing Competition
A long-running national flamenco cante (singing) competition for amateur performers, organised
Festa de la Flama (Flame Festival) - Sant Joan Eve
A traditional midsummer flame festival on the eve of Sant Joan. Festivities start in the villag
Festes de Sant Joanet de Mosquera and Crist de la Salut
Alcalalí's eagerly awaited patron-saint fiesta fills the village square with open-air orchestra
Havaneres Night with Arpellots
An open-air evening of havaneres, the traditional Catalan-Mallorcan sea shanties, performed by
Night of San Juan: Beach Bonfires & Pyromusical Show
The midsummer Night of San Juan on Benalmádena's seafront, with bonfires and burning 'júas' eff
Night of Sant Joan - Beach Bonfires
On the shortest night of the year, locals gather on El Puig's beach for the Nit de Sant Joan wi
Night of Sant Joan (San Juan) on Gandia Beach
Gandia's biggest summer beach night: live music and a batucada from 23:00, a fire procession at
Noche de San Juan (Midsummer Night) on Sabinillas Beach
Manilva's midsummer beach party marks the shortest night of the year on Sabinillas beach: live
Noche de San Juan (St John's Eve Beach Bonfires)
On the shortest night of the year, locals and visitors gather on La Barrosa beach for bonfires,
Saint John's Eve Bonfire Night on Garbi Beach
The magical midsummer night on the seafront at Garbí beach, with a giant bonfire lit at midnigh
Saint John's Eve Celebration in Santa Gadea
A traditional Saint John's Eve evening gathering in the Santa Gadea neighbourhood, marking the
Saint John's Eve Celebration (Revetlla de Sant Joan)
El Perelló's traditional Midsummer night party with an open-air communal dinner, the lighting o
Saint John's Eve on Xeraco Beach (Nit de Sant Joan)
Spain's magical midsummer night on the sand: as midnight nears, crowds gather on Xeraco beach f
Saint John's Night (Bonfires of San Juan)
On the magical midsummer night of San Juan, residents and a charanga brass band parade through
Saint John's Night (Bonfires on the Beach)
Spain's classic midsummer night, celebrated on the Torrenostra beach with bonfires, a seafront
Saint John's Night (Nit de Sant Joan) on Miramar Beach
Miramar marks the magical summer-solstice night on the beach with organised, supervised bonfire
Saint John's Night (Noche de San Juan)
Casares celebrates the arrival of summer on the beach with a daytime Holy Colors party, inflata
San Juan Bonfire Night in Pozo Negro
On the night of St John, the seaside village of Pozo Negro burns a giant 'devil-fish' sculpture
San Juan Midsummer Night on the Beach
Spain's classic midsummer night, when locals gather on the beach around bonfires, camp out and
Sant Joan Midsummer Bonfires on the Beach
On the shortest night of the year Tarragona's beaches fill with bonfires, fireworks, music and
Sant Joan Midsummer Eve Celebration
Roses celebrates Catalonia's biggest midsummer night on the seafront with the arrival of the Fl
Sant Joan Midsummer Night (Revetlla de Sant Joan)
Catalonia's biggest midsummer night, when the Flame of Canigó arrives to light the town bonfire
St John's Eve Beach Bonfires (Noche de San Juan)
The midsummer night when locals and visitors fill the beaches to light bonfires, jump three tim
St John's Eve Beach Night (Noche de San Juan)
Torrenueva's classic midsummer beach party on St John's Eve, with water activities from 6pm, a
St John's Eve Bonfire Night (Revetlla de Sant Joan)
Amposta's midsummer fire celebration: a parade of traditional pipers and drummers leads to the
St John's Eve Bonfires on Castell de Ferro Beach
On the magical night of St John, Castell de Ferro beach fills with bonfires the length of the s
St. John's Night Bonfire & Beach Concerts (Noche de San Juan)
Pájara revives its traditional St. John's Night on Morro Jable beach with a big bonfire and fre
St. John's Night (San Juan) Bonfires & Fireworks on Las Canteras Beach
On the night of 23-24 June thousands gather on the city beach of Las Canteras for symbolic bonf
The Jumpers Trio (Open-Air Concert)
A free late-night open-air concert by The Jumpers Trio in the square of the El Raval neighbourh
Midsummer Night of San Juan (Beach Bonfires)
On the shortest night of the year, locals gather on Carboneras' beach for the Noche de San Juan
Saint John's Eve Midsummer Celebration
The traditional Catalan midsummer night celebration with bonfires, music and festivities markin
St John's Eve (Nit de Sant Joan) on the Beach
On the shortest night of the year hundreds of bonfires are lit on the sand for moonlit dinners,
Arroyo de la Miel Daytime Fair: Six Days of Live Music
A six-day daytime fair filling Plaza Adolfo Suárez in Arroyo de la Miel with live flamenco-pop
Festa Major de Sant Pere (Patron Saint Festival)
Reus's biggest annual street festival honouring its patron saint, Sant Pere. Expect the explosi
San Juan Midsummer Bonfires
On the night of San Juan, La Gomera marks midsummer with bonfires lit on the beaches and in the
Classic Cinema Summer Nights
Free open-air screenings of classic films under the stars every Thursday at 22:00, from late Ju
Free Open-Air Cinema on the Beach
Free outdoor film screenings on Tamarells beach at sunset, now in its fifth year. Two evenings
Ladies of the Night: Poetry and Music in the Street
An atmospheric open-air summer series of poetry readings paired with live music, held on warm e
Les Ones - Street Dance Festival (6th Edition)
A three-evening open-air contemporary dance festival staged in Benidorm's old-town squares, wit
Pride Night Concert: Liz Dust & The Royal Tribu
A free open Pride-week music night at the town's Casa de Cultura, headlined by drag queen Liz D
Regla Festival: Village Barbecue & Open-Air Concert (Alegranza)
A communal open-air barbecue in the village square of La Vegueta, followed at 9:30pm by a live
The Binigaus Band Live at Plaça des Born
An open-air live concert by The Binigaus Band in Ciutadella's grand main square, the Plaça des
Caparruts Music Festival
A free open-air music festival in Capdepera's Placa del Sitjar with a line-up of Mallorcan and
Llum de Mar Seaside Market Nights
Summer evenings on the Vilanova seafront come alive with an open-air market combining craft and
Mediterranean Guitar Festival – Friday Concerts at Sant Vicenç Church
Every Friday night through the summer the historic Sant Vicenç church hosts an intimate guitar
Respira l'Estiu 2026 - Sunset Meditation Walks
Free Friday-evening guided meditation sessions at some of Benitatxell's most scenic natural spo
Rodelinda: The Power of Love (Handel Baroque Opera)
A free open-to-all performance of Handel's baroque opera Rodelinda, a tale of love, loyalty and
Sant Pere Maritime Fiesta in La Ribera de Cabanes
A 10-day seaside fiesta in the fishing village of La Ribera honouring Saint Peter, the patron o
8th Caña Solidaria (El Medano Charity Beer & Music Festival)
A two-day open-air charity festival in El Medano's seafront plaza with live music, DJs, Canaria
Arona Rock Fest Tenerife 2026
A free open-air rock and metal festival bringing several live bands to one stage in El Fraile f
Copla Night with Orquestina Iris of Altea la Vella
A summer evening of copla, the heartfelt traditional Spanish song style, performed by the Orque
Daimús Paella Contest (XXIII Concurso de Paellas)
A long-running open-air paella cooking contest where teams cook over fire in the heart of the f
FILMSCUNIT - Open-Air Short Film Festival (3rd edition)
A free open-air short-film festival ('cinema a la fresca') under the summer night sky in the to
Guided Hike: Descent of the Masca Gorge (Medium level)
A guided walk through Tenerife's spectacular Masca Gorge, one of the island's most iconic ravin
Guided Modernism & Noucentisme Heritage Walk
A free guided walk through Salou's Modernist and Noucentista architectural heritage, a new rout
Holi Party - Llavaneres Pride 2026
An LGBTI+ Pride celebration in Ca l'Alfaro park with a colourful Holi powder party, DJ music, c
Med Beach Volley Tournament
A weekend of beach volleyball on Peñíscola's North Beach, with roughly 270 matches across 2x2 a
Molí Market (Summer Night Market)
A relaxed evening market in the whitewashed streets of pretty Sant Lluís, with local artisans s
Planakanta: Traditional Latin American Songs
A free open-air evening concert of traditional Latin American folk songs in the atmospheric Art
Swing by Camerata Antigua
An intimate, low-cost evening of swing music performed by the Camerata Antigua ensemble at the
Pedro Guerra Acoustic: 'De Golosinas a Parceiros'
Celebrated Canarian singer-songwriter Pedro Guerra performs an intimate acoustic show tracing h
Estereo Parque: Free Open-Air Concerts in Parque Genoves
A free open-air music series in Cadiz's leafy Parque Genoves featuring alternative rock and pop
Festa del Mar (Sea Festival)
A day on the waterfront dedicated to discovering the town's many watersports and nautical exper
Gáldar Agricultural Market
A relaxed biweekly Sunday farmers' market in the historic Plaza de Santiago, where Gran Canaria
Charity Sardine Feast (Sant Pere Festival)
A communal grilled-sardine supper in the seaside Sant Pere park, part of the patron-saint festi
Sant Pere Pilgrimage to the Illa de Buda Hermitage
A traditional pilgrimage out to the remote hermitage on the Illa de Buda island in the Ebro Del
Classics at 9 - Open-Air Classical Concert Series
Five consecutive nights of free classical music concerts at the Rafael Doménech auditorium, clo
San Pedro Festivity (Fishermen's Patron Saint)
Peñíscola's fishing community honours its patron Saint Peter with a morning Mass at Santa María
Summer at the MACA 2026
A summer program of activities at Alicante's Contemporary Art Museum (MACA), set in the histori
Guided Tour of the Illeta dels Banyets Archaeological Site
A guided walk around el Campello's iconic Illeta dels Banyets headland, taking in the historic
Regla Festival: Wine Tasting & Dessert Competition
An evening tasting of Lanzarote white and red wines and local liqueurs, paired with a homemade
Poesia i + Festival (21st edition)
A long-running summer festival blending poetry, live music and the arts in the seaside village'
Vive Mijas de Noche - Summer Night Craft Market & Live Music
On summer evenings the historic centre of Mijas Pueblo comes alive with an artisan night market
Playa Lisa & Tamarit Neighbourhood Fiestas
A four-day open-air neighbourhood fiesta with live rock bands, flamenco, a Saturday water-and-f
Puerto de Mazarrón Night Market
A summer night market along the seafront promenade with local crafts, ceramics, jewellery and s
"Alè" Concert Series: Balcan Bus (open-air concert)
An open-air summer concert by the band Balcan Bus, kicking off Alaró's 'Alè' music series. A re
Art al Vent - Open-Air Textile Art on the Balconies
Spain's most important open-air textile-art show drapes around 90 international fabric works fr
Children's Holi Festival
A colourful family Holi party kicking off Es Castell's summer concert weekend, with music and c
Conga Festival 2026 (open-air music)
A free open-air summer music festival in central Águilas with eight live concerts by Spanish in
Night Healthy Walk Through the Orchards
A 10 km guided night walk along Meliana's Healthy Route no. 6, winding through the market garde
Rumb(A)Palamós — Free Open-Air Rumba Concerts
Five free open-air concerts — one every Friday in July — in the 13th edition of Palamós's rumba
Art and Craft Fair
A morning gathering of local artists and craftspeople setting up stalls in Tortosa's market squ
El Ejido al Natural: Open-Air Music Festival (Almerimar)
A summer open-air concert by the sea at the Almerimar rugby field, with a lineup of buzzy Spani
Guided Visit to Salou's Roman Sites (Kallipolis & Vila Romana de Barenys)
Free guided tours of Salou's two key Roman-era archaeological sites, Kallipolis and the Roman V
Havaneres and Cremat at La Llevantina
A free open-air evening of havaneres, the nostalgic Catalan seafaring songs, beside the harbour
Periferia Cultural: Judit Nedderman + Guillaume Lopez in Concert
An intimate open-air summer concert at the Colera Art Parc pairing Catalan singer-songwriter Ju
Regla Festival: Concert & Open-Air Verbena Dance
The festival's big night: an 8pm concert (Cafe con Leche and El Meneo) rolling into an 11pm ope
Revolver in Concert - Nits al Parc
Spanish rock favourite Revolver plays an open-air evening show in Mutxamel's leafy El Canyar pa
Solo Flamenco with the Neira & Santamaría Dance Company
An open-air evening of Spanish dance and flamenco performed by the Neira & Santamaría company i
Villa de Garafía Farmers' & Craft Market (monthly)
On the first Saturday of each month, local producers and craftspeople gather at the San Antonio
Traditional Folk Dances in the Neighbourhoods
An open-air evening of traditional Menorcan folk dancing and music performed by the Sant Miquel
San Bartolomé Agricultural & Crafts Market
On the first Sunday of every month this open-air market fills San Bartolomé's main square with
VI Lepe Flamenco Festival (MEC)
Five evenings of live flamenco spread across Lepe's streets, the El Terron grounds and La Antil
Canarias Jazz & Más Heineken International Festival
The long-running international jazz festival brings concerts to squares and theatres across Las
Open-Air Jazz Summer Series at Teatro El Sauzal
An intimate open-air jazz series on four Thursday evenings, with live quartets and ensembles pl
Gran Canaria Wine Night in Agüimes
An open-air wine-tasting evening in the picturesque historic square of Agüimes, where around a
Medina Azahara + Alan Nepa - Musica del Mar Festival
Legendary Andalusian rock band Medina Azahara play an open-air farewell-tour show right on the
Flamenco Under the Stars
An open-air flamenco performance staged on a summer evening in Begur, with live guitar, song an
Poblenou Neighbourhood Festival (Festa Major de Poblenou)
The Poblenou district holds its own neighbourhood festa over a July weekend, with a town crier'
Gáldar Urban Fest 2026
An open-air night of urban, electronic and Latin-fusion music headlined by Danny Romero, Vius a
Luna de Verano Summer Festival
Moguer and Mazagón's 32nd summer culture festival fills warm evenings with dozens of mostly fre
Mas Pujol Summer Concerts 2026 (15th edition)
An intimate open-air summer concert series in the grounds of the Mas Pujol estate, running five
Festa de la Verge del Carme – Maritime Procession of Boats
Llançà honours its seafaring roots with the Festa de la Verge del Carme. After a solemn mass at
Fiesta del Carmen - Maritime Procession
Honouring the patron saint of fishermen, the image of the Virgen del Carmen is carried in a col
Jazz en la Costa 2026 — Almuñécar
One of Spain's most respected jazz festivals, played open-air in a subtropical botanical park.
Sunset Music from the Sea (Boat Concert)
A one-hour evening boat excursion across Cartagena's natural harbour at sunset, with live music
Titéres a la Mar International Puppet Festival (22nd edition)
A week-long open-air international puppet festival with nightly free shows by Spanish and visit
Virgen del Carmen 'Atunera' Maritime Procession
Chiclana's most photogenic seaside tradition: the image of the Virgen del Carmen, patron of fis
Virgen del Carmen Sea Procession (La Carihuela)
Each 16 July the old fishing quarter of La Carihuela carries the statue of the Virgen del Carme
Pedregals Beach Festival (Festes dels Pedregals)
The beachfront Pedregals neighbourhood throws its own summer fiesta with the open-air Ruta del
26th S'Eixugador - Aiguafreda Open-Water Swim
A scenic open-water swimming race along Begur's rugged Costa Brava coast between the coves of S
Ebro River Boat Trip: Battle of the Ebro Memory Route
A 90-minute river cruise upstream to the medieval Torre de la Carrova, narrating the sites in A
The Sky of Menorca: Astronomical Observatory Night
A guided evening visit to Menorca's Astronomical Observatory, where members of the Astronomical
La Isla Ciudad Flamenca (11th edition) - Open-Air Flamenco Festival
San Fernando, the birthplace of the flamenco legend Camaron de la Isla, turns into a summer fla
Música al Castell 2026 (Music at the Castle)
A summer concert series staged inside Dénia's hilltop castle. The 2026 line-up runs 22-26 July
Gastrofira Gourmet Experience (Summer Edition)
A seaside gourmet fair on the Playa Casablanca promenade with food trucks, artisan stalls selli
Marea Rosa Charity Fun Run
A colourful charity fun run held alongside the Mar de Idolos festival, with proceeds going to c
4th Fuencaliente Wine Fair
Fuencaliente's annual open-air wine fair gathers the village's local wineries in the town hall
ORFIM International Music Festival
Open-air classical music festival held over about five nights in early August in the streets of
Summer at Los Cangrejos (Open-Air Cultural Programme)
A free open-air summer programme in a Nerja park, with flamenco, jazz, musicals, dance, magic,
National Film Music Band Competition (16th edition)
An open-air evening where touring concert bands perform movie soundtracks synced to film clips
Amb So de Cobla Festival 2026 (10th edition)
A consolidated annual festival exploring new sounds and formats built on traditional Catalan 'c
Entre Cantaros Flamenco Festival (4th edition)
A free open-air flamenco festival touring four picture-perfect villages of the Cabo de Gata are
What a Scene! The 80s Arrived - Theatrical History Walk
An open-air theatrical walking route through the village that brings 1980s Spain to life with n
Paella Night on Calle Mayor
A wonderfully local fiesta night when neighbours line Calle Mayor cooking giant paellas over op
Total Solar Eclipse over Salou
For the first time in 121 years a total solar eclipse will be visible from coastal Catalonia, a
Perseid Meteor Shower Stargazing at Torre Ebri
A guided night-time stargazing expedition to the heights around Torre Ebri to watch the Perseid
Fishermen's and Tourism Festival (Virgen del Carmen Sea Procession & Sardine Feast)
Carboneras' big summer fiesta honours its fishing heritage and the Virgen del Carmen, patron of
16th Beach Volleyball Tournament, L'Estartit
The 16th edition of L'Estartit's beach volleyball tournament, held over a mid-August weekend on
Romeria de San Roque (San Roque Pilgrimage)
One of Tenerife's most picturesque traditional pilgrimages: locals in colourful Canarian folk c
8th Rodeo Film Fest – Short Film Festival
A short-film festival held over four nights in the atmospheric cave-dwelling complex of Cuevas
La Vará del Pescao (Sardine Festival, Arinaga)
A traditional seafaring fiesta honouring Arinaga's fishing heritage: a fleet of around 20 small
Romeria de San Agustin (Arafo Patron Festivities)
Arafo, known as Tenerife's village of music, holds one of the island's most authentic Canarian
Tazacorte Summer Fest
An open-air food-and-music festival on the seafront promenade of the black-sand port beach of T
Los Abrigos Fiestas: San Blas & Virgen del Carmen
The patron-saint fiestas of the Los Abrigos fishing village, blending seafront tradition and ce
Manilva Grape Harvest Festival (Fiesta de la Vendimia)
A centuries-old celebration of Manilva's Moscatel grape heritage, declared a Festival of Provin
Festa de la Sega (Rice Harvest Festival)
A harvest celebration marking the end of the rice-growing season in the Ebro Delta, with tradit
Romeria de San Miguel (Pilgrimage Fiesta)
The colourful highlight of San Miguel's patron-saint festivities: decorated ox-drawn carts wind
San Andrés Festival - New Wine & Barrel Dragging
One of Tenerife's most distinctive traditions: locals uncork the year's new wine while youngste
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