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Patron saint festival

Fiestas en honor a la Virgen de Peña Sacra en Manzanares el Real

Manzanares el Real, Madrid · Comunidad de Madrid

2026 edition

19–25 May 2026

✔ Official dates confirmed

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2026 programme

  1. 19 May, 19:00 · Triduum in honour of the Virgen de Peña Sacra (Ermita)
  2. 20 May, 19:00 · Triduum in honour of the Virgen de Peña Sacra (Ermita)
  3. 21 May, 19:00 · Triduum in honour of the Virgen de Peña Sacra (Ermita)
  4. 22 May, 18:00 to 21:00 · Giant bubble workshop, face painting and traditional games (Plaza del Pueblo)
  5. 22 May, 19:00 · Rhythmic Gymnastics Schools exhibition (Polideportivo Municipal)
  6. 23 May, 10:00 · Alevín school volleyball tournament (Polideportivo Municipal)
  7. 23 May, 10:00 to 14:00 · Children's bouncy castles (Plaza del Pueblo)
  8. 23 May, 20:00 · Welcoming of Nuestra Señora la Virgen de Peña Sacra and popular salve (Piedra de la Virgen del Castillo Viejo)
  9. 23 May, 20:30 · Floral offering and mass, plus the presentation of baby boys and girls born between 2025 and 2026 to the Virgin (Iglesia Parroquial)
  10. 23 May, 22:00 · Performance by the "LAPSVS" orchestra (Plaza del Pueblo)
  11. 24 May, 12:00 · Solemn mass in honour of the Virgen de Peña Sacra and procession (Iglesia Parroquial)
  12. 24 May, 14:00 · Prize-giving ceremony for the 2nd Balconies, Gardens and Terraces Competition (Plaza del Pueblo)
  13. 24 May, 18:00 · Prize-giving ceremony for the Virgen de Peña Sacra 2026 championships by the Senior Citizens' Association (Centro de Mayores)
  14. 24 May, 19:00 · "El Bailar del Caballo" equestrian show (Valdelospies)
  15. 25 May, 11:00 · Departure of the Virgin towards the hermitage, accompanied by the music band and the traditional farewell and popular salve (Iglesia Parroquial)
  16. 25 May, 12:30 · Mass officiated by parish priest D. Luis Alberto Jiménez (Ermita)
  17. 25 May, 19:00 · Celebration of the Holy Rosary (Ermita)

Sources: manzanareselreal.es · manzanareselreal.es · Web oficial del Ayuntamiento de Manzanares el Real (manzanareselreal.es)

Introduction and local significance

The Fiestas in honour of the Virgen de Peña Sacra in Manzanares el Real take place this year from 19 to 25 May 2026 in the Community of Madrid. This patronal festival brings locals and visitors together around the municipality's hermitage and parish church. The programme combines religious events and popular activities organised during the usual month for this celebration.

Historical origins and tradition

The central events of this celebration revolve around deeply rooted religious and community rites. Highlights include welcoming the image of Nuestra Señora la Virgen de Peña Sacra at the stone of the Virgen del Castillo Viejo, where the traditional popular salve is sung. Babies born between 2025 and 2026 are also presented to the Virgin, alongside the departure of the Virgin towards the hermitage accompanied by the music band and her subsequent farewell.

Programme and main events

The festive calendar includes standout events such as the triduum in honour of the Virgen de Peña Sacra at the hermitage, the solemn mass and procession from the Parish Church, and the performance by the "LAPSVS" orchestra in the Plaza del Pueblo. Attendees can also witness the "El Bailar del Caballo" equestrian show in Valdelospies and various sports events at the Municipal Sports Centre. Check the full details of times and locations in the official programme available on the listing and keep in mind that events are subject to change.

Traditional festival food

During the festive days, local hospitality establishments offer options to regain your strength between the different events on the programme. As there are no specific dishes exclusively linked to this patronal festival in the records, the culinary experience relies on the usual offerings of the municipality's bars and restaurants.

Visitor guide and where to stay

To facilitate access to the hermitage on 19, 20 and 21 May, a free bus service will be provided especially for older people, departing from the Church from 18:00 and returning from the hermitage from 20:30. It is advisable to book accommodation in advance for these festival dates. On the busiest days it is preferable to use public transport or park outside the centre, and staying in the municipality itself or in nearby towns makes it easier to follow the evening events.