Santiago de Compostela Special Events
Late February
Throughout the city
St Lazarus Day
March
Religious procession through the city.
International Ancient Music Festival
March
Festival with concerts at various venues.
Throughout the city
Semana Santa (Holy Week)
A week of processions in the city leading up to Easter.
Throughout the city
St Peter's Day
April
Religious processions.
Throughout the city
St Mark's Day
April
Religious processions.
Throughout the city
Feria del Ganado (Cattle Fair)
May
10-day culinary festival.
Throughout the city
Ascension Day
May
Throughout the city
Jornadas de Folklore Gallego (Galician Folklore Days)
July
Festival celebrating folk traditions.
Throughout the city
Festival de Bandas Populares (Populare Music Bands Festival)
July
Music festival.
Various venues
Feria del Apostol (Festival of the Apostle)
Second fortnight in July
Two weeks of festivities and ceremonies. Includes the Fuego del Apostol, a great fireworks display on 24 July, and the National Offering to the Shrine the following day in the cathedral.
Throughout the city
Galicia Day
25 July
Throughout the city
Festiclown
July-August
More than 100 outdoor and indoor shows featuring clowns from all over the world.
Various venues
Website: www.festiclown.org
Music in Compostela
August
Spanish music festival for students from around the world.
Throughout the city
Galician Stage Arts Festival
October
Theatre performances by various European companies.
Various venues
Cineuropa Festival
November
Film festival focusing on European film.
Various venues
Website: http://cineuropa.compostelacultura.org
Christmas Day
25 December
Throughout the city
Christmas Celebrations
December
Throughout the city
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