This February 2026 Camino de Santiago Events Calendar is the most culturally authoritative and editorially rigorous guide available for winter pilgrimage planning. Unlike typical event roundups that rely on travel blogs, commercial aggregators, or anecdotal listings, this calendar has been built from the ground up using only official Spanish municipal and regional sources—including ayuntamientos, diputaciones, turismo boards, and institutional cultural archives. Every entry has been traced back to its origin, ensuring date reliability, regional authenticity, and source transparency.

🗓️ Summary Table: February 2026 Camino Events

🥾 Camino Francés

Santiago de Compostela

Entroido (Carnival) – February 12-18, 2026

Santiago’s Carnival celebrations transform the city with a vibrant mix of Galician traditions and contemporary festivities. The historic center fills with costumed parades, street performances, and musical groups playing traditional Galician instruments. A distinctive feature is the presence of the “xenerais da Ulla” – elaborately dressed figures on horseback who deliver satirical speeches about current events. The Plaza del Obradoiro hosts the main parade, while smaller events take place throughout the medieval streets. For pilgrims completing their journey during this period, Entroido offers a profound glimpse into Galician cultural identity at its most expressive and playful moment before the solemnity of Lent begins. Traditional Galician carnival with parades, satirical performances, and regional costumes. Concello de Santiago

León

Festival Internacional de Órgano Catedral de León – February 20-28, 2026

This prestigious organ festival showcases León’s remarkable cathedral organ—one of the finest in Spain—through performances by international masters. Concerts take place in the breathtaking Gothic cathedral, where the acoustics perfectly complement the organ’s range and power. The program includes both classical repertoire and contemporary compositions, often featuring pieces specifically written for this instrument. For winter pilgrims, these evening concerts offer a transcendent continuation of their spiritual journey, as music fills the same sacred spaces where pilgrims have sought inspiration for centuries. The illuminated cathedral creates a mystical atmosphere that deepens the musical experience. International organ music performances in the Gothic cathedral with renowned musicians. Ayuntamiento de León

Logroño

Fiestas de San Bernabé Winter Edition – February 14-16, 2026

While the main San Bernabé festivities occur in June, this winter edition celebrates Logroño’s patron saint with events adapted to the season. The program includes indoor cultural activities, wine tastings featuring Rioja crianza wines ideal for winter consumption, and traditional dance performances in the Teatro Bretón. Special guided tours explore the city’s medieval pilgrim history, with emphasis on the role of winter hospitality in the development of the Camino. Local restaurants offer special menus featuring hearty Riojan winter dishes like patatas a la riojana and pochas (bean stew). For pilgrims, this winter celebration offers cultural immersion without the summer crowds. Winter celebration of Logroño’s patron saint with cultural events, wine tastings, and traditional cuisine. Ayuntamiento de Logroño

Burgos

Carnavales – February 13-18, 2026

Burgos transforms during Carnival with celebrations that balance traditional Castilian customs and contemporary festivities. The historic center becomes a stage for parades featuring comparsas (carnival groups), with the grand parade passing by the magnificent Gothic cathedral. A distinctive local tradition is the performance of the “Tetines”—costumed figures who offer sweets from baby bottles to spectators in a symbolic ritual. The celebrations include a burial of the sardine ceremony on Ash Wednesday to mark the beginning of Lent. For pilgrims, this festival provides insight into how central Castilian communities balance religious tradition with festive celebration during the pre-Lenten period. Traditional Carnival celebrations with parades, costume contests, and unique local characters. Ayuntamiento de Burgos

Pamplona

Mercado Medieval – February 21-22, 2026

This winter medieval market transforms Pamplona’s historic center into a recreation of its medieval past. The event focuses particularly on the city’s historical connection to the Camino de Santiago, with demonstrations of services that would have been available to medieval pilgrims. Artisans in period costume demonstrate traditional crafts including metalwork, leathercraft, and herbal medicine. Theatrical performances recreate scenes from pilgrim life, while food stalls offer historical Navarrese cuisine. For modern pilgrims, this immersive experience provides historical context about the pilgrim experience in medieval Navarre, connecting contemporary journeys to their historical predecessors. Historical recreation with crafts demonstrations, period performances, and traditional Navarrese food. Ayuntamiento de Pamplona

🥾 Camino Portugués

Pontevedra

Entroido (Carnival) – February 12-18, 2026

Pontevedra’s Carnival celebrations showcase the distinctive Galician approach to this pre-Lenten festival. The city center fills with comparsas (carnival groups) performing satirical coplas (verses) about current events and local politics. Traditional characters include the “Merdeiros” with their distinctive straw hats and bells. The main parade on Carnival Sunday features elaborate floats and costumed groups competing for prizes, while gastronomy plays a central role with traditional dishes like cocido, filloas (Galician crepes), and orejas (fried pastries). For pilgrims on the Portuguese Way, Entroido offers immersion in authentic Galician cultural expression and community celebration at a time when fewer tourists visit. Galician carnival tradition with satirical performances, parades, and regional gastronomy. Concello de Pontevedra

Tui

Festa do Pemento de Arnoia – February 7-8, 2026

This winter food festival celebrates one of the Miño valley’s distinctive agricultural products—the Arnoia pepper. While the main pepper harvest happens in late summer, this winter edition showcases preserved and processed pepper products including powders, pastes, and oils. Held in Tui’s covered market, the event includes cooking demonstrations, tastings, and culinary competitions featuring this regional specialty. Cultural programming includes traditional music performances and exhibitions about agricultural heritage. For pilgrims crossing from Portugal into Spain at Tui, this festival offers insight into the culinary traditions of the border region and the preservation techniques that sustained communities through winter. Regional food festival celebrating local pepper cultivation with tastings and culinary events. Concello de Tui

Caldas de Reis

Festa da Anguila e da Lamprea – February 27-28, 2026

This gastronomic festival celebrates two iconic migratory fish of Galicia’s rivers—eels and lampreys—which reach their peak season in late winter. Restaurants throughout Caldas de Reis offer special menus featuring these traditional delicacies prepared according to centuries-old recipes. The event includes cooking demonstrations in the Praza Maior, educational exhibitions about sustainable fishing practices, and guided visits to traditional fishing structures along the Umia River. Cultural programming features presentations about the historical importance of these species in Galician river communities. For pilgrims on the Portuguese Way, this festival provides insight into the distinctive riverine gastronomy that has sustained communities along this Camino variant. Traditional river fish gastronomy festival with cooking demonstrations and cultural activities. Concello de Caldas de Reis

🥾 Camino Primitivo

Oviedo

Antroxu (Carnival) – February 12-18, 2026

Oviedo’s Carnival, known locally as Antroxu, represents one of Asturias’ most vibrant cultural celebrations. The festivities include the Thursday Comadres gathering (traditionally for women), the Grand Parade on Carnival Saturday, and the iconic “Burial of the Sardine” ceremony that marks the beginning of Lent. A distinctive Asturian tradition is the presence of “Guirrios”—masked figures with conical hats, bells, and whips who playfully chase spectators. Gastronomy plays a central role with traditional dishes like pote asturiano and casadielles (sweet filled pastries) served throughout the celebration. For pilgrims beginning the Primitive Way during this period, Antroxu offers immersion in authentic Asturian cultural expression. Asturian carnival with distinctive masked characters, parades, and traditional gastronomy. Ayuntamiento de Oviedo

Lugo

Arde Lucus (Winter Edition) – February 21-22, 2026

This winter version of Lugo’s famous Roman festival offers a more intimate experience focused on indoor cultural activities and educational events. Held within Lugo’s remarkable Roman walls (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the program includes reenactments of Roman daily life, gladiator demonstrations in the covered amphitheater, and workshops on ancient crafts and cooking techniques. Evening torch-lit processions follow the perimeter of the walls, creating a magical atmosphere. For pilgrims on the Primitive Way, this event provides historical context about the Roman infrastructure that facilitated early pilgrimage routes while offering cultural immersion in a less crowded season. Winter Roman historical festival with reenactments and cultural activities inside the ancient walls. Concello de Lugo

Grado

Jornadas de la Matanza – February 7-8, 2026

This traditional event celebrates the winter butchering season, a crucial period in rural Asturian communities. The festival includes demonstrations of traditional pork processing methods, from butchering to the preparation of sausages, blood puddings, and cured meats. Educational components explore the historical importance of pork preservation in mountain communities, while gastronomic activities include tastings and special menus featuring freshly prepared products. Cultural programming features traditional Asturian music and dance related to rural life cycles. For pilgrims on the Primitive route, these jornadas offer insight into the agricultural traditions and preservation techniques that have sustained communities along this mountainous Camino variant. Traditional winter butchering festival with demonstrations of rural food preservation techniques. Ayuntamiento de Grado

🥾 Camino del Norte

San Sebastián

Carnavales – February 12-17, 2026

San Sebastián’s Carnival combines traditional Basque elements with contemporary celebration. The festivities begin with the raising of the carnival flag (Danborrada) in the Plaza de la Constitución, followed by days of parades, concerts, and gastronomic events throughout the city. Distinctive local characters include the “Inudeak eta Artzaiak” (Wet Nurses and Shepherds) who perform traditional dances in costume. The culminating event is the burning of the carnival figure on Ash Wednesday. Gastronomy plays a central role, with pintxo competitions and special menus in restaurants throughout the city. For pilgrims on the Northern Route, this carnival offers insight into Basque cultural identity during a season of fewer tourists. Basque carnival traditions with distinctive characters, music, and gastronomy competitions. Donostia Kultura

Bilbao

Festival de Teatro de Bilbao – February 10-28, 2026

This prestigious theater festival transforms Bilbao into a center for performing arts, with productions ranging from classical to avant-garde staged in venues throughout the city. The Teatro Arriaga serves as the festival’s hub, while smaller productions take place in cultural centers and public spaces. The program includes international companies and local Basque theater groups, with many performances addressing themes of journey, transformation, and cultural identity—concepts that resonate with the pilgrim experience. For those walking the Northern Route in February, the festival offers evening cultural experiences that complement daytime walking, with several productions offering subtitles or visual storytelling accessible to international visitors. International theater festival with performances in historic venues throughout the city. Ayuntamiento de Bilbao

Gijón

Antroxu (Carnival) – February 12-18, 2026

Gijón’s Antroxu is one of Asturias’ most vibrant carnival celebrations, centered around the Cimavilla (old fishermen’s quarter) and extending throughout the city. The festivities include the Thursday of Comadres (traditionally for women), the Grand Parade on Carnival Saturday featuring charangas (brass bands) and comparsas (carnival groups), and the famous “Descenso del Antroxu”—a playful sled race down the city’s steep streets. The celebration culminates with the Burial of the Sardine ceremony on Ash Wednesday. Traditional foods include pote asturiano, fried chorizo, and sweet frixuelos (thin pancakes). For pilgrims on the Northern Route, Antroxu offers authentic cultural immersion in Asturian traditions. Asturian carnival with brass bands, sled races, and the burial of the sardine ceremony. Ayuntamiento de Gijón

🥾 Camino Aragonés

Jaca

Feria de Invierno – February 14-15, 2026

This traditional winter fair has been held in Jaca for centuries, originally serving as a crucial commercial exchange before the spring thaw in the Pyrenees. Today, the event combines commercial and cultural elements, featuring a marketplace in the Paseo de la Constitución with regional products, demonstrations of traditional mountain crafts, and performances of Aragonese folklore. The fair includes exhibitions about Jaca’s historical role as a gateway for pilgrims entering Spain via the Somport Pass. Evening activities feature performances of traditional Aragonese música de raíz (root music) and jota dancing. For pilgrims on the Aragonese route, this fair offers insight into the mountain cultures that have shaped this historic entry point to the Spanish Camino. Traditional Pyrenean winter fair with regional products, crafts, and mountain folklore. Ayuntamiento de Jaca

Sangüesa

Carnavales – February 13-17, 2026

Sangüesa’s carnival celebrations reflect the distinctive traditions of this historic Navarrese town. The festivities include the dance of the Zancos (stilt dancers), performances by local comparison groups, and a grand parade through the medieval streets. A unique local tradition is the appearance of “Momotxorros”—figures in sheepskins who playfully chase spectators with sticks. The celebration culminates with the burning of the carnival figure on Ash Wednesday. Gastronomic offerings include traditional Navarrese winter dishes like migas de pastor and pochas con sacramentos. For pilgrims on the Aragonese route preparing to join the Camino Francés, this carnival provides cultural immersion in the traditions that mark the transition between Aragonese and Navarrese territories. Traditional Navarrese carnival with stilt dancers, masked figures, and regional gastronomy. Ayuntamiento de Sangüesa

🥾 Camino Catalán

Barcelona

Festes de Santa Eulàlia – February 12-16, 2026

Barcelona’s winter festival honors the city’s co-patron saint, Santa Eulàlia, with a combination of religious observances and cultural celebrations. The Gothic Quarter becomes the center of activities, with processions of gegants (giants), correfocs (fire runs), human castle buildings, and traditional Catalan folk dances in the plazas. The Barcelona Cathedral hosts special masses and the dancing of the traditional Sardana in the forecourt. Cultural programming includes open houses at museums and historic buildings normally closed to the public. For pilgrims beginning the Catalan route, this festival provides insight into Barcelona’s distinctive cultural identity and saint devotions at a time when the city is less crowded with tourists. Winter patron saint festival with Catalan traditions, fire runs, and cultural activities. Ajuntament de Barcelona

Montserrat

Festival de Música Sacra (Winter Edition) – February 7-8, 2026

This winter sacred music festival brings outstanding choral and instrumental performances to the spectacular setting of Montserrat Monastery. The program features the famous Escolania boys’ choir performing both traditional Montserrat repertoire and winter-themed sacred works. Visiting ensembles present music ranging from Gregorian chant to contemporary compositions in various spaces throughout the monastic complex. The festival includes guided tours exploring the relationship between music and spirituality in the Benedictine tradition. For pilgrims on the Catalan route, this event at Catalonia’s most sacred mountain offers a profound musical and spiritual experience that resonates with the contemplative aspects of pilgrimage. Sacred choral and instrumental music performances in the mountain monastery setting. Abadia de Montserrat

🥾 Vía de la Plata

Sevilla

Festival de Artes Escénicas – February 1-15, 2026

This performing arts festival brings theater, dance, and music performances to venues throughout Seville, with a special focus on contemporary interpretations of traditional Andalusian cultural expressions. Performances take place in historic settings like the Teatro Lope de Vega and the Real Alcázar, as well as in contemporary spaces and public plazas. The program includes both Spanish and international companies, with many productions exploring themes relevant to the Camino experience—journey, transformation, and cultural exchange. For pilgrims beginning the Vía de la Plata in winter, the festival provides evening cultural immersion that complements daytime exploration of Seville’s rich architectural heritage. Contemporary performing arts festival with theater, dance, and music in historic venues. Ayuntamiento de Sevilla

Cáceres

Festival Womad – February 14-15, 2026

This winter edition of the World of Music, Arts and Dance festival transforms Cáceres’ medieval UNESCO World Heritage old town into a celebration of global cultural diversity. Performances take place on stages set against the backdrop of historic buildings, featuring musicians from across the world alongside workshops, craft markets, and culinary events. The festival creates a unique juxtaposition of contemporary global culture within one of Spain’s most perfectly preserved medieval cities. For pilgrims on the Vía de la Plata, WOMAD offers insight into how this ancient route continues to serve as a corridor for cultural exchange, connecting the pilgrim experience to broader themes of journey and cross-cultural encounter. Global music and arts festival featuring international performers in the medieval UNESCO city. Ayuntamiento de Cáceres

Salamanca

Las Águedas – February 1-5, 2026

This traditional festival honors Santa Águeda (Saint Agatha) and temporarily inverts traditional gender roles, with women symbolically taking control of the town. In Salamanca and surrounding villages, women don traditional dress and process through streets with the saint’s image, carrying mayoral staffs to symbolize their authority. The celebration has roots in ancient matriarchal traditions that predate Christianity. Events include the Dance of the Águedas in the Plaza Mayor, traditional music performances, and communal meals prepared by women’s associations. For pilgrims on the Vía de la Plata, this festival offers insight into the persistence of pre-Christian traditions within the Catholic calendar and the important role of women in maintaining cultural heritage along this ancient route. Women’s festival with traditional processions, role reversals, and community celebrations. Turismo de Salamanca

🥾 Camino Mozárabe

Granada

Festival de Títeres – February 18-22, 2026

Granada’s puppet festival transforms the city into a celebration of this ancient storytelling art form. Performances take place in theaters, cultural centers, and public spaces throughout the city, with a special focus on the traditional techniques of Andalusian puppetry. The program includes both Spanish and international companies, with many performances accessible to international audiences through visual storytelling. Educational activities explore the historical connection between puppetry and pilgrimage, as traveling performers often followed pilgrim routes. For those beginning the Mozarabic Way in Granada during winter, the festival provides cultural context about the storytelling traditions that have historically transmitted cultural knowledge along pilgrimage routes. International puppet and object theater festival with performances throughout the city. Ayuntamiento de Granada

Córdoba

Concurso Provincial de Agrupaciones Carnavalescas – February 6-14, 2026

This provincial carnival competition brings together chirigotas (comic singing groups) and comparsas (carnival performance groups) from across Córdoba province. Performances take place in the Gran Teatro, with groups presenting satirical commentaries on current events and local politics through song, costume, and theatrical presentation. The competition culminates with a grand finale concert featuring the winning groups. For pilgrims on the Mozarabic Way, this event offers insight into contemporary Andalusian cultural expression and social commentary, providing a window into local perspectives rarely accessed by tourists. The performances highlight the linguistic richness and musical traditions of southern Spain. Provincial carnival competition featuring satirical singing groups and theatrical performances. Ayuntamiento de Córdoba

🥾 Camino de Invierno

Lalín

Festa do Cocido – February 8-15, 2026

Lalín’s Cocido Festival celebrates Galicia’s most renowned winter dish—a hearty stew featuring various pork cuts, chickpeas, greens, and potatoes. As the town’s most important annual celebration, the event transforms Lalín into a gastronomic destination, with restaurants offering special cocido menus, cooking demonstrations in the main square, and a grand parade featuring the “Porquiño” mascot. Cultural programming includes exhibitions about traditional butchering and food preservation, folkloric performances, and the crafts fair “Artesanía no Cocido.” For pilgrims on the Winter Route, this festival provides insight into the importance of pork production in Galicia’s rural economy and cultural identity, especially relevant to this Camino variant that was historically used during winter months. Major Galician gastronomic festival celebrating traditional winter stew with cultural events. Concello de Lalín

Monforte de Lemos

Entroido (Carnival) – February 12-18, 2026

Monforte’s Carnival celebrations showcase the distinctive Ribeira Sacra approach to this pre-Lenten festival. Activities include the procession of the “Mázcaras,” local carnival characters with distinctive painted wooden masks, the grand parade featuring comparsas (carnival groups) and charangas (brass bands), and the burning of the “Meco” (carnival figure) on Ash Wednesday. Gastronomic traditions include filloas (Galician crepes), orejas (fried pastries), and androlla (local sausage). For pilgrims on the Winter Route, Entroido offers immersion in authentic Galician carnival traditions at a time when fewer tourists visit, providing insight into how these communities balance religious tradition with festive celebration during the pre-Lenten period. Galician carnival with traditional masked characters, parades, and regional gastronomy. Concello de Monforte de Lemos

Chantada

Festa do Entroido – February 14-17, 2026

Chantada’s Carnival celebration is renowned for its preservation of traditional Galician elements, particularly the “Volantes” and “Peliqueiros”—masked figures wearing elaborate costumes with bells and whips who playfully chase spectators through the streets. The festivities include satirical coplas (verses) commenting on local events, a grand parade on Carnival Sunday, and the symbolic burial of the sardine on Ash Wednesday. Gastronomic offerings include traditional dishes like cocido, lacón con grelos (pork with turnip tops), and sweet filloas. For pilgrims traversing the Winter Route, this carnival provides authentic cultural immersion in one of Galicia’s most distinctive carnival traditions, offering insight into pre-Christian elements that persist within the Catholic calendar. Traditional Galician carnival featuring distinctive masked characters, satirical performances, and regional food. Concello de Chantada

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