Name: Fiestas de El Boalo
Start: 2026-07-02
End: 2026-07-06
Location: Recinto Ferial

2026 programme

2 July, 00:00 to 04:00 h · Grand public dance hosted by Orquesta Anaconda (Plaza de la Constitución)

2 July, 20:00 h · Exhibition by students of the local Dance School

2 July, 21:00 h · Giant Screen World Cup 2026: Broadcast of the Spain vs Austria football match

2 July, 23:30 h · Official Proclamation and Presentation of Peñas

3 July, 02:30 to 04:30 h · Late-night session with DJ Xinli and DJ Joel Caro

3 July, 12:00 to 14:00 h · Unplugged children's games («Connected Senses») and Foam Party

3 July, 13:00 to 17:00 h · Musical aperitif with DJ Pablo Groove

3 July, 14:30 h · Children's Macaroni Meal (Plaza de la Constitución)

3 July, 20:00 h · Peñas Grand Prix style Humor Contest (Bullring (Fairgrounds))

3 July, 20:00 h · Cuplé show: «La Casa de la Cupletista» (House of Culture)

3 July, 22:00 h · Youth Light Party with DJ Pablo Groove (Former Magistrates' Court, C/ San Sebastián)

3 July, 22:30 to 02:30 h · Performance by Orquesta La Reina

4 July, 02:30 to 04:30 h · Closing set with DJ Ismael Zidan and DJ Adrián L.

4 July, 11:00 to 12:00 h · Running of 5 young bulls (novillos)

4 July, 11:30 to 13:00 h · Simultaneous Chess matches (Plaza de la Constitución)

4 July, 12:00 to 12:30 h · Children's bull-running

4 July, 12:30 to 14:30 h · Children's games: Water inflatables and Foam Party (Plaza de la Constitución)

4 July, 13:00 to 17:00 h · Aperitif with brass bands (charangas) and DJ Dani Aparicio

4 July, 19:00 h · Novillada without picadores

4 July, 22:00 h · Youth Light Party with DJ Omar the Kid (Former Magistrates' Court)

4 July, 22:30 to 02:30 h · Grand concert by Orquesta Clan Zero

5 July, 00:30 to 03:30 h · Musical party with DJ Ismael Zidan and DJ Hugo García

5 July, 11:00 to 12:00 h · Running of 5 young bulls (erales)

5 July, 12:00 to 12:30 h · Children's bull-running and children's ox-running

5 July, 12:00 to 15:00 h · Water inflatable games and Foam Party (Plaza de la Constitución)

5 July, 13:00 to 17:00 h · Aperitif, brass bands and music with DJ Octa

5 July, 19:00 h · Novillada without picadores

5 July, 23:00 h · La Oreja de Van Gogh Tribute Concert

6 July, 12:30 h · Family Run (Plaza de la Constitución)

6 July, 13:00 to 15:00 h · Morning music session with DJ Octa

6 July, 14:00 to 15:00 h · Traditional water celebration «La Mojá»

6 July, 17:00 h · Neighbourhood gathering «La Pelá» (Fairgrounds)

6 July, 19:00 to 21:00 h · Children's Circus Introduction Workshop: «Cirqueando» (Bullring)

6 July, 21:00 h · Giant Screen World Cup 2026 (Broadcast subject to Spain's qualification)

6 July, 22:00 h · Traditional Brotherhood Dinner (Plaza de la Constitución)

6 July, 23:30 to 03:00 h · Closing and end of festivities with the grand Orquesta La Jungla

Introduction and local significance

Las Fiestas de El Boalo are celebrated this year from 2 to 6 July 2026 in the Madrid municipality of El Boalo. This patron saint festival, which usually takes place in the month of July, brings together residents and visitors for a wide-ranging calendar of cultural, bullfighting and musical activities. Official events take place in specific locations around the town, such as Plaza de la Constitución and the Fairgrounds (Recinto Ferial).

Historical origins and tradition

Among the traditional highlights of Las Fiestas de El Boalo is the much-anticipated water celebration known as «La Mojá», an event with deep-rooted popularity in the municipality. The programme also features the traditional neighbourhood gathering «La Pelá» at the Fairgrounds, a key meeting point for locals. The festive days are brought to a close with the traditional Brotherhood Dinner held in Plaza de la Constitución.

Programme and main events

Found within the official programme of Las Fiestas de El Boalo are numerous cultural and leisure activities. Central events include the Official Proclamation (Pregón) with the presentation of the peñas (festive groups), bull-running events featuring young bulls (novillos and erales), and novilladas sin picadores (novilladas without picadores) organised in the bullring. Attendees also have the opportunity to enjoy performances by orchestras such as Orquesta Anaconda and Orquesta Clan Zero, musical tributes, children's parties, and giant-screen football match broadcasts. Before heading out, it is advisable to check the official programme as times and scheduled events may be subject to change.

Traditional festival food

Among the culinary events of Las Fiestas de El Boalo stands out the Macarronada Infantil (children's macaroni meal), a popular macaroni lunch organised specifically for younger audiences in Plaza de la Constitución. This gastronomic event encourages socialising among the youngest participants during the municipality's festive days.

Visitor guide and where to stay

The main events of Las Fiestas de El Boalo are concentrated in the Fairgrounds and Plaza de la Constitución. On days with the highest turnout, it is preferable to use public transport or choose to park outside the town centre. It is advisable to book accommodation in advance for the festival dates, and staying in the municipality itself or in nearby towns is highly recommended to make it easy to follow all the night-time events.