Conquest of Granada

2 January

The 1492 conquest of Granada by the combined forces of Castile and Aragon is remembered to this day.

Fiesta de Los Reyes (Three Kings Festival)

5 - 6 January

Three men will dress up with black faces to represent the 3 Wise Men from biblical traditions.

San Cicilio

4 February

Celebration of the patron saint of Granada.

Day of Andalusia

28 February

Public holiday throughout Andalusia.

International Tango Festival

4 - 9 March

Annually held in Granada, performed in various venues around the city.

Semana Setanta in Granada

16 - 23 March

Granada, once the capital of Moorish civilisation, renowned for its flamenco traditions and for the elegant Alhambra Palace, stages spectacular Holy Week festivities every year.

Moors and Christians Festival (Zujar)

26 - 29 April

The town of Zujar presents a re-enactment of the battle between the moors and the Christians for control of Granada.

Festival of the May Crosses

3 May

Flowers grace the railing of balconies as one of the loveliest cities in Europe takes on even more colour.

Romeria de Las Santas (Pilgrimage of the Saints)

9 - 12 May

A pilgrimage along a 24 km route taking devotees past forests and rivers to the town of Huescar

International Festival of Music and Dance

20 June - 6 July

Historic Alhambra and other spaces host this major performance arts and music event.

Hocus Pocus Festival

November (tba)

Lectures and workshops at venues across the city with events for both public and professionals. HocusNights being the main attraction of the festival.