The Camino de Santiago is more than just a pilgrimage—it’s a rich and immersive experience. From delicious food and vibrant music to stunning sights and religious celebrations, countless events take place along the various Camino de Santiago routes throughout the year. Our Camino Festivals Calendar will help you discover them all!
To make the most of your journey and not miss any unforgettable experiences, it’s wise to have at least a rough plan—or even a detailed one—of what you’d like to see and do. Our Camino Festivals Calendar will be regularly updated with the latest events, ensuring you have every opportunity to celebrate like a local and fully embrace everything the Camino de Santiago has to offer!
January 2026
- O Entroido – Carnival of Verín, Ourense (January 29 – February 17, 2026). Experience one of Galicia’s most vibrant carnivals, beginning on Corredoiro Sunday. Expect fireworks, street musicians, masked balls, flour fights, parades, and endless celebrations. Route: Vía de la Plata
February 2026
- Festa do Cocido – Lalin’s Festival of Pork (February 8 – 15, 2026). A true homage to pork and Galicia’s traditional cocido dish! The Feira do Cocido festival features street events, parties, and, of course, plenty of delicious food. Route: Vía de la Plata
- Santiago é Tapas – Santiago de Compostela (Mid February – Early March 2026). A tapas competition across Santiago’s top restaurants, where visitors can enjoy delicious small plates, sample local flavours, and vote for their favourites. Route: Camino Francés & All Camino routes leading to Santiago
March 2026
- Cheese Festival in Arzúa (Festa do Queixo) (First weekend of March 2026). Celebrate Arzúa’s rich cheese-making tradition with a festival full of music, food, and fun. This year marks the 50th Anniversary! Route: Camino Francés
- Arribada Festival – Baiona (First weekend of March 2026). This historic festival marks Baiona’s role as the first town in Europe to receive news of the discovery of the Americas. Expect medieval markets, performances, and festivities. Route: Camino Portugués from Vigo
- Reconquista Festival – Vigo (March 28th, 2026). Celebrating Vigo’s victory over Napoleon’s army, this festival features historical reenactments, traditional music, and lively dance performances. Route: Portuguese Coastal Way
- Easter Celebrations – Holy Week (Semana Santa) (March 29th to April 5th, 2026). Throughout Holy Week, various Camino routes come alive with religious processions, music, and cultural events. Key locations include Ferrol on the Camino Inglés, Santiago de Comnpostela, Rome, Seville, Lugo, and more. Routes: Multiple, including Camino Inglés, Camino Francés, and Vía de la Plata
April 2026
- Oyster Festival – Arcade (Early April 2026). The perfect opportunity to savour Arcade’s finest oysters at the famous Festa da Ostra. Enjoy fresh seafood, local wines, and a lively atmosphere in this charming riverside village. Route: Camino Portugués
- Freedom Day – Día da Liberdade, Portugal (April 25th, 2026). A national holiday marking Portugal’s revolution, celebrated with parades, fireworks, and various public events. Expect some closures as the country commemorates this historic day. Route: Camino Portugués
May 2026
- Festa do Maio – May Day Celebrations (May 1st, 2026). Traditional spring festivities take place in Villafranca del Bierzo, Pontevedra, and other Galician towns, featuring music, floral displays, and cultural events. Route: Camino Francés
- Os Maios – Ourense May Festival (Early May / May 1st 2026). A colourful celebration of spring, with vibrant floral sculptures, folk music, and lively street performances filling the city. Route: Vía de la Plata
- Festas da Ascensión – Santiago de Compostela (May 13th–17th, 2026). One of Santiago’s most important festivals, spanning several days with concerts, parades, traditional Galician music, and fairground attractions. Route: All Camino routes leading to Santiago
- Galician Literature Day – Día das Letras Galegas (May 17th, 2026). A public holiday dedicated to celebrating Galician literature, honouring a different writer each year with events across the region. Routes: Multiple, including Camino Francés and Camino Inglés
June 2026
- Arde Lucus – Lugo’s Roman Festival (June 18th–21st, 2026). Step back in time to the 3rd century as Lugo transforms into a Roman city with historical reenactments, parades, and gladiator battles. Route: Camino Primitivo
- Fiestas de San Bernabé – Logroño (June, June 11th 2026). A lively festival honouring San Bernabé with traditional processions, historical recreations, and local gastronomy. Route: Camino Francés
- Festas de Lisboa – Santo António Festival (June 12th–13th, 2026). Lisbon comes alive with a vibrant street party celebrating St. Anthony, featuring parades, music, and the famous tradition of grilled sardines. Route: Camino Portugués
- São João Festival – Porto & Coastal Towns (June 23rd –24th, 2026). One of Portugal’s biggest summer festivals, with fireworks, dancing, and the quirky tradition of hitting people with plastic hammers. Similar midsummer celebrations take place in San Sebastián, A Coruña, Fisterra, and Santiago de Compostela. Routes: Camino Portugués, Camino del Norte, Camino Finisterre
July 2026
- Lobster Festival – A Guarda (Early July 2026). A seafood lover’s dream, this festival is dedicated to fresh lobster, accompanied by live music and local wine. Route: Camino Portugués
- San Fermín – Running of the Bulls, Pamplona (July 6th–14th, 2026). The world-famous festival featuring thrilling bull runs, traditional processions, and non-stop celebrations. Route: Camino Francés
- Bilbao Music Festival (July 9th–11th, 2026). A must-attend event for music lovers, featuring international and local artists in a lively open-air setting. Route: Camino del Norte
- San Sebastián Jazz Festival (July 22nd–26th, 2026). One of Europe’s premier jazz festivals, offering a mix of world-class performances in an unforgettable coastal setting. Route: Camino del Norte
- St. James’ Day – Festas do Apóstolo, Santiago de Compostela (July 25th, 2026). The biggest festival in Santiago, celebrated with fireworks, concerts, and religious ceremonies honouring St. James, the patron saint of Spain. Festivities take place throughout the last two weeks of July. Route: All Camino routes leading to Santiago
- Festa dos Tabuleiros – Tomar (Next edition: July 2028). This unique festival, held every four years, sees women carrying towering bread-laden headdresses in a spectacular parade. The next celebration will be in 2028. Route: Camino Portugués
- Astures y Romanos – Astorga (Last week of July 2026)
One of Spain’s most iconic historical reenactments, this festival brings to life the ancient clashes between the Asturians and the Romans in the city of Astorga. Expect grand parades, battles, traditional music, Roman markets, and a vibrant atmosphere celebrating the town’s Roman heritage. Route: Camino Francés
August 2026
- Festival Folclórico Internacional – Pontedeume (Early August). A celebration of traditional dance and music, featuring performances from folk groups from around the world. Route: Camino Inglés
- San Fiz Festival – Nigrán (August 1st, 2026). A lively patron saint festival with traditional music, food, and local festivities. Route: Camino Portugués
- Estella Festival – Estella-Lizarra (First 10 days of August 2026). A vibrant summer festival filled with concerts, parades, bull runs, and a lively atmosphere in this historic town. Route: Camino Francés
- Semana Grande de Gijón – Gijón Big Week (Second week of August 2026). Gijón’s biggest festival, featuring fireworks, concerts, cultural events, and traditional Asturian celebrations. Route: Camino del Norte
- Semana Grande de Bilbao – Bilbao Big Week (Third week of August 2026). A spectacular festival with street performances, fireworks, concerts, and Basque cultural events. Route: Camino del Norte from San Sebastián
- Padrón Pepper Festival – Padrón (Early August 2026). A gastronomic celebration honouring the famous Padrón peppers, with tastings, music, and festivities. Route: Camino Portugués
- San Roque Festivals – Various Locations in Galicia (August 14th–16th, 2026). Celebrations in towns like Melide, with traditional processions, concerts, and festivities. Route: Camino Francés
- Fin do Camiño Folk Festival – Fisterra (Third weekend of August 2026). A cultural festival marking the symbolic end of the Camino, with music, dance, and local traditions. Route: Camino Finisterre
- Festas da Peregrina – Pontevedra (Second week of August 2026). One of Pontevedra’s most important festivals, dedicated to the Virgin of the Pilgrims, with concerts, religious events, and street parties. Route: Camino Portugués
- Fiesta del Veraneante – Sahagún (August 15th, 2026). A fun-filled summer festival with local traditions, music, and festivities. Route: Camino Francés
- Romaria da Nossa Senhora da Agonia – Viana do Castelo (Mid August 2026). A spectacular Portuguese festival featuring processions, fireworks, traditional costumes, and lively celebrations. Route: Camino Portugués
- Fiestas de San Zoilo – Carrión de los Condes (Last week of August 2026). A historic festival in honour of San Zoilo, with medieval-themed events, concerts, and traditional celebrations. Route: Camino Francés
- Santa Marta Festival – Astorga (August 21st – 30th, 2026). A local festival featuring parades, music, and a mix of religious and cultural events. Route: Camino Francés
- Batalla de las Flores – Battle of the Flowers, Laredo (August 24th–30th, 2026). A stunning floral parade where enormous floats covered in fresh flowers fill the streets in a spectacular display. Route: Camino del Norte
- Festas de María Pita – A Coruña (Throughout August 2026). A month-long festival celebrating A Coruña’s most famous heroine, featuring concerts, fireworks, and cultural events. Route: Camino Inglés
September 2026
- Santa María de la Vega Festival – Salamanca (Early September 2026). A traditional festival honouring Salamanca’s patron saint, featuring religious processions, concerts, and cultural events. Route: Vía de la Plata
- Marine Festival – Fisterra (Early September 2026). A tribute to the fishing community, with boat processions, music, and celebrations by the sea. Route: Camino Finisterre
- Nosa Señora da Barca Festival – Muxía (September 13th 2026). Muxía’s most important festival, dedicated to the Virgin of the Boat, with religious ceremonies, processions, and traditional Galician music. Route: Camino Finisterre
- Feira Franca – Pontevedra (First weekend of September 2026). A medieval fair bringing Pontevedra’s history to life with costumes, reenactments, and period-inspired markets. Route: Camino Portugués
- Fiesta de la Vendimia Riojana – La Rioja Wine Harvest Festival, Logroño (Mid September 2026). A grand celebration of wine-making, featuring grape-stomping, tastings, and lively street events in the heart of La Rioja. Route: Camino Francés
- Romaría Virxe do Cebreiro – O Cebreiro (Early September 2026). A religious pilgrimage honouring the patron saint of O Cebreiro, with processions, music, and local traditions. Route: Camino Francés
- Roi de l’Oiseau Medieval Festival – Le Puy-en-Velay (End of September 2026). A spectacular medieval-themed event with archery contests, period costumes, and historical reenactments. Route: Chemin du Puy
- Fiestas de la Encina – Ponferrada (Early September 2026). A beloved festival celebrating the Virgen de la Encina, the patron saint of El Bierzo, with processions, concerts, and fireworks. Route: Camino Francés
October 2026
- San Froilán Festival – Lugo & León (October 3rd–11th, 2026). One of Galicia’s most important festivals, featuring traditional music, street performances, and delicious local food. León also celebrates San Froilán with processions and festivities. Routes: Camino Primitivo (Lugo), Camino Francés (León)
- Apple Festival – Redondela (Early October 2026). A celebration of local apple harvests with cider tastings, traditional dishes, and cultural events. Route: Camino Portugués
- Fête de Sainte-Foy – Conques, France (October 2026). A historic religious festival honouring Saint Foy, with medieval traditions, processions, and celebrations in the picturesque town of Conques. Route: Chemin du Puy
- San Lucas Horse & Country Fair – Mondoñedo (Mid-October 2026). Dating back to the 12th century, this traditional fair showcases horse parades, rural crafts, and a lively market atmosphere. Route: Camino del Norte
November 2026
- O Magosto – Sweet Chestnut Festival – Ourense (Early November 2026). Celebrating Saint Martin’s Day, O Magosto is a traditional festival in Ourense, where locals gather to enjoy roasted chestnuts, wine, and other regional treats. This celebration is also observed across Galicia. Route: Vía de la Plata
We hope you find our Camino Festivals Calendar helpful when planning your Camino experience. For more information on any other Camino de Santiago routes or to book your pilgrimage, contact us. Plan your trip effortlessly and get an instant quote with our Camino Planner.