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Patron saint festival

Fiestas Patronales en honor a la Virgen del Carmen en Torresandino

Torresandino, Burgos · Castilla y León

2026 edition

10–26 July 2026

✔ Official dates confirmed

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2026 programme

  1. 7 July, 21:00 · Novena to the Virgen del Carmen (Parish Church)
  2. 8 July, 21:00 · Novena to the Virgen del Carmen (Parish Church)
  3. 9 July, 21:00 · Novena to the Virgen del Carmen (Parish Church)
  4. 10 July, 00:30 · Street dance at the Municipal Fronton (Municipal Fronton)
  5. 10 July, 19:00 · Gathering and costume dressing organised by the Quintos (Municipal Fronton)
  6. 10 July, 21:00 · Novena to the Virgen del Carmen (Parish Church)
  7. 11 July, 01:00 · Mobile disco at the Municipal Fronton by Spyro Band (Municipal Fronton)
  8. 11 July, 18:00 · Street parade by Estraperlo brass band (Bars area)
  9. 11 July, 21:00 · Novena to the Virgen del Carmen (Parish Church)
  10. 11 July, 21:30 · Concert by the Spyro Band group
  11. 12 July, 13:00 · Solemn mass and procession dressed in traditional attire (Parish Church)
  12. 12 July, 21:00 · Novena to the Virgen del Carmen (Parish Church)
  13. 13 July, 00:00 · Festival opening speech from the Town Hall balconies by Peña Los Currantes (Town Hall)
  14. 13 July, 00:30 · La Gramola street dance (Municipal Fronton)
  15. 14 July, 01:00 · Show and dance entertained by the La Estampida Orchestra
  16. 14 July, 08:30 · Festive reveille with dulzaina players and parade of giants and big heads
  17. 14 July, 11:30 · Inflatables at the Asaderos Fuente Vieja venue (Asaderos Fuente Vieja venue)
  18. 14 July, 13:00 · Bullfighting vermouth in the bars area (Bars area)
  19. 14 July, 18:00 · Show aimed at children (SENPA)
  20. 14 July, 18:00 · Total Fun activity for adults (Asaderos Fuente Vieja venue)
  21. 14 July, 21:00 · Novena to the Virgen del Carmen (Parish Church)
  22. 14 July, 21:30 · Music and dancing with the great La Estampida Orchestra
  23. 15 July, 01:00 · Continuation of dance by the Dakar Orchestra
  24. 15 July, 08:30 · Festive reveille with dulzaina players and parade of giants and big heads
  25. 15 July, 13:00 · Funeral mass for deceased members of the Confraternity (Parish Church)
  26. 15 July, 14:00 · Popular meal at the Asaderos Fuente Vieja venue (Asaderos Fuente Vieja venue)
  27. 15 July, 17:00 · Zombie Lab for adults (SENPA)
  28. 15 July, 18:00 · Children's show (SENPA outdoors)
  29. 15 July, 21:00 · Novena to the Virgen del Carmen (Parish Church)
  30. 15 July, 21:30 · Music and dancing with the Dakar Orchestra
  31. 16 July, 01:00 · Street dance by the Malibu Show Orchestra
  32. 16 July, 08:30 · Festive reveille with local dulzaina players and giants and big heads with the peñas
  33. 16 July, 12:30 · Solemn procession from the Parish Church with the dance of the Virgin (Parish Church)
  34. 16 July, 18:00 · Street parade and Lesaka brass band through peñas premises and bars area (Bars area)
  35. 16 July, 21:30 · Concert with the Malibu Show Orchestra (Municipal Fronton)
  36. 17 July, 00:30 · Mobile disco at the municipal fronton co-organised by the Quintos (Municipal Fronton)
  37. 17 July, 12:00 · Children's show (SENPA)
  38. 18 July, 00:00 · Adrenalina mobile disco (Municipal Fronton)
  39. 18 July, 18:00 · Street parade with Fénix brass band towards the Municipal Swimming Pools (Municipal Swimming Pools)
  40. 18 July, 19:30 · Activity at the Municipal Swimming Pools with the Pensionists' Assoc. (Municipal Swimming Pools)

Sources: torresandino.es · Web oficial del Ayuntamiento de Torresandino (torresandino.es)

Introduction and local significance

The Patron Saint Festivities in honour of the Virgen del Carmen in Torresandino are officially held from 10 to 26 July 2026 in this town in the province of Burgos. This festive event combines religious devotion with an intense schedule of popular events spread across prominent locations in the municipality, such as the Municipal Fronton, the Parish Church, the Town Hall, and the Asaderos Fuente Vieja venue. The activities bring locals and visitors together for a programme ranging from cultural events to evening street dances.

Historical origins and tradition

Devotion to the Virgen del Carmen in Torresandino is expressed through novenas, the wearing of scapulars, floral offerings, the remembrance of deceased confraternity members, and devotional dancing before the religious image. Among the most deeply rooted rituals are the early morning breakfasts at the Castle, the traditional hot chocolate gathering in the San Pedro grove, and the peñas' parade through the streets to the bullring. Community associations play a fundamental role through groups such as the Peña Los Currantes, which has spent nearly 50 years sharing these celebrations, and the Torresandino Vive cultural association, organiser of the fourteenth edition of the popular convent climb run.

Programme and main events

药品The official programme of these Patron Saint Festivities in honour of the Virgen del Carmen in Torresandino includes numerous highlights that set the pace for each festive day. Central events include the opening speech delivered from the Town Hall balconies by the Peña Los Currantes and the solemn morning procession with the traditional dance of the Virgin at the Parish Church. Mornings come alive with lively reveilles (dianas floreadas) by local dulzaina players and the parade of giants and big heads alongside the peñas. Live music takes centre stage thanks to performances by orchestras such as La Estampida, Dakar, and Malibu Show, as well as concerts and mobile discos by groups like Spyro Band and Adrenalina. The festive calendar is rounded off with events at the Municipal Swimming Pools in collaboration with the Pensionists' Association and the Housewives' Association, as well as later events including the musical gathering "Música que nace aquí, suena aquí" on 1 August and activities for pensioners on 22 August. To check the detailed schedules for each day, you can review the complete programme available in the information sheet.

Traditional festival food

Culinarily, the festivities focus on several popular gatherings around the table:

  • Traditional hot chocolate: prepared for collective enjoyment in the San Pedro grove, usually following the early morning breakfasts organised at the Castle.
  • Popular meal: held at the Asaderos Fuente Vieja venue, for which a contribution of three euros per head is established, going entirely towards socio-cultural causes.

Visitor guide and where to stay

During days of high visitor turnout to the various festive venues, it is best to use public transport or park vehicles outside the town centre to avoid traffic jams. It is advisable to book accommodation in advance, either in the municipality itself or in nearby towns, making it easier to comfortably follow the evening events and daily programme. It is recommended to check official channels before each trip to verify timetables and any potential changes to scheduled events.