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Patron saint festival

Fiestas Patronales en Honor a San Isidro y el Stmo. Cristo de la Flagelación en Belmonte de Tajo

Belmonte de Tajo, Madrid · Comunidad de Madrid

2026 edition

15–17 May 2026

✔ Official dates confirmed

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2026 programme

  1. 9 May, 11:30 · 4th "Holi" Festival
  2. 9 May, 13:00 · Traditional Charity Matinee in aid of the Peña Taurina Belmonte de Tajo (Plaza de la Constitución)
  3. 9 May, 19:00 · Procession. Transfer of San Isidro from the Hermitage to the Church
  4. 10 May, 12:00 · Novena in honour of the Stmo. Cristo and 3rd Stew Competition (Plaza de la Constitución)
  5. 14 May, 18:30 · Musical storytelling "Dibidibadidibu" (Parish Theatre)
  6. 15 May, 00:00 · Proclamation by the Head Brother of Christ and Presentation of the children's Queen and Ladies-in-Waiting and 2026 Head Brother, followed by Chupinazo
  7. 15 May, 00:15 · Dance featuring the "Adicción" Orchestra followed by Macro-Discoteca with DJ Víctor Estecha
  8. 15 May, 12:00 · Solemn Mass in honour of San Isidro Labrador with Floral Offering
  9. 15 May, 14:30 · Traditional popular meal: Caldereta de magro con tomate (Plaza de la Constitución)
  10. 15 May, 17:00 · Chita Competition (men's and women's) (Plaza de la Constitución)
  11. 15 May, 19:00 · Procession for the transfer of San Isidro from the Church to the Hermitage
  12. 15 May, 23:00 · Start of the "Los Alcoranes" Brass Band (Puerta de Valencia)
  13. 15 May, 23:30 · Traditional Climb to the Square from Puerta de Valencia (Puerta de Valencia)
  14. 16 May, 00:00 · "Partiendo la pana" tribute to Estopa and Melendi, followed by Macro-discoteca with DJs César Novero and Ismael Durán
  15. 16 May, 11:00 · Release of young bulls in the Bullring and Children's Running of the Bulls (Bullring)
  16. 16 May, 17:45 · 3rd Edition of "La cagada del manso"
  17. 16 May, 18:00 · Release of young bulls in a closed urban enclosure (Bullring)
  18. 17 May, 12:00 · Solemn Mass in honour of the Stmo. Cristo de la Flagelación, Floral Offering and presentation of medals
  19. 17 May, 16:00 · "West Park" Children's Playground (Plaza de la Constitución)
  20. 17 May, 21:00 · Procession with the blessed image of the Stmo. Cristo de la Flagelación accompanied by the Villarejo de Salvanés Music Band and final festival firecrackers

Sources: belmontedetajo.es · Web oficial del Ayuntamiento de Belmonte de Tajo (belmontedetajo.es)

Introduction and local significance

The Patron Saint Festivities in Honour of San Isidro and the Stmo. Cristo de la Flagelación in Belmonte de Tajo are officially celebrated from 15 to 17 May 2026. This festive event brings together the inhabitants and visitors of this town in the Madrid region around its two patron figures through a full calendar of religious and festive events. The event stands out for keeping alive centuries-old customs combined with leisure and gastronomic gatherings in different parts of the town centre.

Historical origins and tradition

Religious rituals form the core of local tradition, notably the processional transfers of San Isidro Labrador between his hermitage and the parish church, where the traditional blessing of the fields takes place. Meanwhile, the novena in honour of the Santísimo Cristo de la Flagelación includes the solemn handover of the staff to the new Head Brother (Hermano Mayor) during its services. The traditional programme also includes the procession of the image of Christ accompanied by the Villarejo de Salvanés Music Band, with the singing of the hymn, the blessing and the devout kiss. Among the leisure customs, the Chita Competition (a traditional game of throwing metal pieces at a target) in both men's and women's categories stands out, alongside the famous Subida a la Plaza (Climb to the Square) from Puerta de Valencia to the rhythm of the "Los Alcoranes" brass band.

Programme and main events

Although the core of the celebration takes place on the official dates, the festive atmosphere kicks off days before with events as varied as the 4th "Holi" Festival, the charity matinee in aid of the Peña Taurina Belmonte de Tajo in Plaza de la Constitución, or the 3rd Stew Competition. 14 May hosts the musical storytelling show "Dibidibadidibu" at the Parish Theatre as a prelude to the chupinazo (rocket-launching opening) and the official proclamation delivered by the Head Brother of Christ, followed by the presentation of the children's Queen and Ladies-in-Waiting. The nights are completed by music dances featuring the "Adicción" Orchestra, macro-discotecas with DJ Víctor Estecha, and the musical tribute "Partiendo la pana" dedicated to Estopa and Melendi, alongside sessions by DJs César Novero and Ismael Durán. The bullfighting section gathers the release of young bulls in the bullring, children's running of the bulls with oxen, and the third edition of the leisure event "La cagada del manso", closing the cycle with the "West Park" children's playground and the final firecracker string (traca) after the procession on 17 May.

Traditional festival food

The traditional cuisine of these days features deeply rooted recipes and products that are shared in the streets and squares of the municipality.

  • Limonada y bollos (traditional lemonade and sweet buns): Institutional courtesy offered by the Farmers' Association and the Head Brother immediately after the celebration of the main masses.
  • Caldereta de magro con tomate (lean pork stew with tomato): Popular dish enjoyed collectively in Plaza de la Constitución, the proceeds from donations of which go entirely towards the restoration of the image of San Isidro Labrador.

Visitor guide and where to stay

To guarantee the smooth running of the Patron Saint Festivities in Honour of San Isidro and the Stmo. Cristo de la Flagelación in Belmonte de Tajo, the town council establishes a specific plan for traffic and parking restrictions on urban roads. Parking is prohibited on Calle Juan Carlos I from Friday 15 May at 10:00 to Sunday 17 May at 24:00. Similar parking prohibition measures affect Calle Barrio Alto, Calle Carrera Honda, Calle Palacio, Calle Cristo, Calle Marqués de España and Calle Norte during specific time slots over the weekend. Calle Molinos prohibits parking and enables two-way traffic from 15 May at 10:00 to 18 May at 09:00, while Glorieta Valencia and Plaza de la Constitución remain closed to vehicular traffic during the main days. It is advisable to book accommodation in advance both in the municipality itself and in nearby towns to comfortably follow the scheduled events.