Name: Fiestas de la Virgen del Rosario en Soto del Real
Start: 2026-05-22
End: 2026-05-22
Location: Parque del Río

2026 programme

31 July, 01:00 - 03:00 · DJ Joel Caro (Los Morales)

31 July, 21:00 · Bajada de la Virgen del Rosario (From the Ermita to the Church)

31 July, 23:00 · Pregón (opening proclamation) (Plaza de la Villa)

31 July, 23:30 - 01:00 · La Banda del Cien Concert (Los Morales)

31 July, 23:45 - 04:30 · Orquesta Benidorm Show (Plaza de la Villa)

1 August, 00:00 - 04:30 · Orquesta Atlántida (Plaza de la Villa)

1 August, 09:30 - 11:30 · DJ Omar the Kid b2b Pablo Groove (Parque del Río)

1 August, 10:00 · Holy Mass and imposition of medals on new brotherhood members (Church)

1 August, 11:30 - 13:00 · Charanga El Mono (From El Zoco to Los Morales)

1 August, 11:30 - 14:30 · Water games (Summer swimming pool)

1 August, 13:00 · Charity aperitif of patatas revolconas (Los Morales)

1 August, 13:00 - 16:00 · Ricardo y Dani DJ (Los Morales)

1 August, 17:00 - 21:00 · Water games (Summer swimming pool)

1 August, 20:00 - 22:00 · Peñas gymkhana (Campo Amancio Amaro)

1 August, 21:30 - 22:30 · Charanga El Mono (From the sports centre to Los Morales)

1 August, 22:00 - 00:00 · Irene and DJC (Plaza de la Villa)

1 August, 23:00 - 02:00 · DJ Ismael Zidan and J. Arroyo (Los Morales)

2 August, 00:00 - 02:00 · Sonnya Dueña DJ (Los Morales)

2 August, 02:30 - 04:30 · Xinli DJ (Plaza de la Villa)

2 August, 09:30 - 11:30 · DJ Omar the Kid b2b Pablo Groove (Parque del Río)

2 August, 11:30 · Workshops at the pool (Inclusive day) (Summer swimming pool)

2 August, 11:30 - 14:30 · Water games (Summer swimming pool)

2 August, 11:30 - 15:00 · Charanga El Mono (From El Zoco to Los Morales)

2 August, 12:30 · High Mass (Church)

2 August, 13:30 · Cucaña (greasy pole) and charity paella (Inclusive day) / Cucaña (Los Morales)

2 August, 14:30 · Charity paella (Los Morales)

2 August, 15:00 - 18:00 · DJ Rober AG and J. Mateo (Los Morales)

2 August, 15:30 · Cine fresquito (cool cinema) (Inclusive day) (Centro Cultural)

2 August, 17:00 - 18:30 · Facilitated workshops (Inclusive day) (C/ Real (opposite the Centro Cultural))

2 August, 17:00 - 21:00 · Water games (Summer swimming pool)

2 August, 22:00 - 00:00 · Copacabana Concert (Los Morales)

2 August, 22:00 - 02:30 · Orquesta Diamante (Plaza de la Villa)

3 August, 02:30 - 04:30 · Winners of the DJ competition: DJ Sanz and DJ Suky (Plaza de la Villa)

3 August, 10:00 · Holy Mass in suffrage for brotherhood members who passed away during the past year (Church)

3 August, 11:00 - 13:30 · Traditional children's games (Los Morales)

3 August, 12:30 · Children's cucaña (Los Morales)

3 August, 13:00 · Concurso de tortillas de patata (Los Morales)

3 August, 22:00 - 23:30 · Tribute to Estopa: Destrangis (Plaza de la Villa)

Introduction and local significance

Las Fiestas de la Virgen del Rosario in Soto del Real are officially celebrated on 22 May 2026, establishing themselves as one of the municipality's most prominent festive events within the Community of Madrid. This patronal festival stands out in its current edition for an expanded, participatory and inclusive programme covering multiple urban spaces in the town. Locals and visitors gather during these days to enjoy an offering that balances traditional religious ceremonies with a broad leisure and cultural agenda.

Historical origins and tradition

The traditional events of the Fiestas de la Virgen del Rosario in Soto del Real are rooted in the work of the local brotherhood and devotion to its titular image. Among the most representative moments of the tradition are the solemn Bajada de la Virgen del Rosario from the Ermita to the Church, as well as the traditional presentation of the Lechera de Honor. The liturgical calendar also includes deeply rooted celebrations such as Holy Mass with the imposition of medals on new brotherhood members and the Eucharist in suffrage for members who have passed away during the past year.

Programme and main events

The official festival programme distributes its many activities across varied locations such as Plaza de la Villa, the Los Morales venue, Parque del Río, Campo Amancio Amaro, the summer swimming pool and the Centro Cultural. Attendees can enjoy musical offerings ranging from evening orchestras and tribute concerts to various DJ performances and roaming charangas (brass bands) through the streets. The programme also includes participatory events such as the peñas gymkhana, water activities, children's workshops and adapted inclusive days. Please note that detailed schedules and the exact location of each event can be consulted directly in the official programme available in the details tab.

Traditional festival food

The culinary offerings linked to the festival combine popular enjoyment with a marked charitable character through various events organised in the municipality:

Patatas revolconas (mashed potatoes with paprika and pork crackling): Charity aperitif held in Los Morales to benefit the Red Cross.
Paella: Charity paella organised jointly with Cáritas Soto del Real.
Concurso de tortillas de patata (Spanish omelette competition): Popular gastronomic contest taking place at the Los Morales venue.

Visitor guide and where to stay

The main focal points of the celebration are located in Parque del Río, Plaza de la Villa and Los Morales. It is worth bearing in mind that certain activities in the programme require prior free registration, such as the peñas gymkhana and the Spanish omelette competition. As a measure of responsibility and caution due to the risk of forest fires, the fireworks display initially scheduled for 31 July has been cancelled. Likewise, a quiet and adapted environment will be set up in Parque del Río until 20:00 on Sunday 2 August as part of the inclusive day, removing noise and lights to facilitate participation. For general travel logistics, it is advisable to book accommodation in advance both in the municipality itself and in nearby towns, as well as prioritising the use of public transport or parking in the designated outer areas during the days of highest turnout.