Holy Week and Easter

Late March - April

A highlight of the Easter celebrations in Salamanca is the Lunes de Aguas, which commemorates the return of ladies of easy virtue after Lent.

St. John Sahagun

12 June

Four days of festivities to commemorate the patron saint of Salamanca

Fiesta of St. Peter and St. Paul

29 June

Celebrated widely to remember two of the most revered figures in the Christian tradition.

Fiesta of Santo Apostol

25 July

The feast of St. James, with bullfights for 2-3 year old bulls.

La Ofrenda y loa de Nuestra Senora

15 - 16 August

A mystery play is held in La Alberca where the devil makes a dramatic appearance.

Pilgrimage to the Pena de Francia shrine

8 September

Pilgrims dress in traditional peasant costumes to make this spiritually moving pilgrimage.

Feasts of the Virgin of the Valley and St. Matthew

8 - 21 September

The virgin of the valley, another major saint of the city is celebrated on this day with low-key festivities.

Feast of St. Theresa

15 October

Held in Alba de Tormes.