Festivals, Events and Feasts in Granada, Festivities and Celebrations

For centuries the festivals of Granada have been very popular. At the time of the Nazari kingdom people played reeds and bulls and celebrated other religious festivals in Granada..

The magical atmosphere of Granada is reflected in all works created by romantic writers and painters inspired by the experiences, rituals, and by the lush bouquet of festivities throughout the year.

Dia de la Toma (January)

celebrations of the day when christians conquested granada

On 2 January is the commemoration of the conquest of Granada by the Catholic Monarchs in 1492, which was the last Muslim stronghold on the peninsula. On this day official events are held at the Royal Chapel and at the City Hall.

San Cecilio (February)

San Cecilio is the day of the Patron of Granada. It is a Granada festival when you can see a processions going up the Sacromonte. It is a tradition for young girls to touch the white stone if they want to find a husband.

Semana Santa in Granada (April)

celebrations of easter and holy week in granada

The day of Easter varies between March 22 and April 25. This festival in Granada is very different from others of Andalusia, despite several points in common.

Day of the Cross (May)

celebrations of the day of the cross in granada

On the 3rd of May the streets and squares of Granada are adorned with the crosses with flowers, dances and festivals are held. You will find some courtyards decorated in the Albaycin, San Miguel Bajo, and in Realejo in the Campo del Principe.

Corpus Christi in Granada (June)

corpus christi celebrations in feria of granada

The celebrations of the biggest festival of Granada - Corpus Christi. Festivals, fairs, bulls fights and official processions like the Tarasca are held.

Nuestra Señora de las Angustias (September)

señora angustias patron of granada celebrations

Last Sunday in September. Our Lady of Sorrows is the feast of the patron saint of the city. The facade of the church is covered with flowers carried by the devotees and creates a nice vertical floral mosaic. There are also processions, festivals and bullfights.

There are many significant dates, religious and cultural festivals in Granada, here we review the most important.