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Patron saint festival

Fiestas de la Virgen del Carmen en El Espinar

El Espinar, Segovia · Castilla y León

2026 edition

15–19 July 2026

✔ Official dates confirmed

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2026 programme

  1. 15 July, 20:30 · Firing of the opening COHETÓN (large firework) for the Fiestas in honour of the Virgen del Carmen, parade of GIANTS AND BIG-HEADS, accompanied by the Escuela de Dulzainas de San Rafael, followed by the PROCLAMATION by EL PUNTILLO CANALLA BRASS BAND, and subsequently a POPULAR AFTERNOON SNACK
  2. 15 July · DISCO LA SAGA
  3. 16 July, 12:00 · MASS IN HONOUR OF THE VIRGEN DEL CARMEN AND PROCESSION (parish church)
  4. 16 July, 15:00 · POPULAR LUNCH (carrillada, bread, drink and dessert 10€) (square)
  5. 16 July, 18:00 · ADULT RANA (traditional frog coin-tossing game) men's/women's
  6. 16 July, 18:00 · CHILDREN'S GYMKHANA
  7. 16 July, 19:00 · ADULT SACK RACES
  8. 16 July · REFRESCO (Plaza del Caño)
  9. 16 July · Street dance with MOBILE DISCO GALAXY
  10. 17 July, 00:30 · ADULTS' FANCY DRESS competition
  11. 17 July, 12:30 · POT BREAKING, PAINTING WORKSHOP AND CHILDREN'S GAMES
  12. 17 July, 17:30 · GAME OF THE HANDKERCHIEF
  13. 17 July, 18:00 · MEN'S TANGA AND CALVA (traditional target-throwing games)
  14. 17 July, 18:30 · HOLLI POWDER with the SARAO brass band from Segovia (“Bellavista” car park)
  15. 17 July, 23:59 · FIREWORKS display
  16. 17 July · Street dance with the PEGASUX orchestra
  17. 18 July, 11:30 · FREE CHILDREN'S PARK, with bouncy castles and foam party
  18. 18 July, 12:00 · Concert by the EL ESPINAR MUNICIPAL MUSIC BAND ASSOCIATION (La Garganta road)
  19. 18 July, 18:00 · WOMEN'S TANGA AND CALVA (traditional target-throwing games)
  20. 18 July, 18:30 · PASAPALABRA competition
  21. 18 July, 19:00 · CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS, animated by KAMARU TEATRO
  22. 18 July · Street dance with the DIER orchestra and COWBOY themed night, followed by the “DE LUXE” mobile disco
  23. 19 July, 13:30 · OMELETTE AND GAZPACHO COMPETITION
  24. 19 July, 18:00 · CHILDREN'S ECOLOGICAL BULL RUNS
  25. 19 July, 19:00 · MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TUG OF WAR
  26. 19 July, 20:00 · END OF FIESTAS with a performance by the RONDALLA LORENZO MOYA from El Espinar (Plaza del Caño)
  27. 19 July, 22:00 · Firing of the FINAL FIRECRACKER TRAKA

Sources: media.elespinar.es · Web oficial del Ayuntamiento de El Espinar (elespinar.es)

Introduction and local significance

The Fiestas de la Virgen del Carmen in El Espinar are celebrated this year from 15 to 19 July 2026 in this Segovian municipality in Castilla y León. This patronal festival brings together locals and visitors for religious and recreational events organised in honour of the virgin. It is well worth a visit for its comprehensive programme of popular activities that bring the streets to life for five consecutive days in July.

Historical origins and tradition

This festival maintains deep-rooted local customs linked to patronal devotion and community participation in the municipality's public spaces. Traditional elements include parades with traditional musical accompaniment and community gatherings around the parish church and squares.

Programme and main events

The official programme includes highlights such as the firing of the opening rocket, mass and procession in honour of the Virgen del Carmen at the parish church, and the fireworks display. Night-time street dances with orchestras and musical performances, such as the concert by the Municipal Music Band, are also standout features. To check all detailed timetables, you can review the official schedule available in the listing.

Traditional festival food

During the celebration, traditional dishes and products take centre stage in the popular events of the festive programme:

  • Carrillada (pork or beef cheek stew): main dish served at the popular lunch organised during the central day of the festival, accompanied by bread, drink and dessert.
  • Limonada (traditional sweet wine drink with fruit): popular traditional drink usually served during the afternoon snack following the opening speech and the start of the festivities.

Visitor guide and where to stay

For night-time travel during the festivities, a circular intercity transport service is available, departing from El Espinar at 24:00 and returning from La Estación de El Espinar at 03:00, operating from the midnight of Wednesday 15 until the early hours of Sunday 19 July. It is advisable to book accommodation in advance for the festival dates and, on days with the highest turnout, it is preferable to use public transport or park outside the central areas. Likewise, it is wise to consult the official programme beforehand to check for any changes to timetables and scheduled events.