This March 2026 Camino de Santiago Events Calendar sets a new standard for editorial precision and cultural depth in spring pilgrimage planning. Rather than recycling secondhand listings from travel blogs or aggregator feeds, this calendar is curated exclusively from verified Spanish institutional sources—ayuntamientos, diputaciones, turismo offices, and cultural archives. Each event has been meticulously cross-referenced with its official origin, guaranteeing accurate dates, regional fidelity, and full source traceability. We hope you enjoy the Calendar.

🗓️ Summary Table: March 2026 Camino Events

🥾 Camino Francés

Santiago de Compostela

Semana Santa – March 29-April 5, 2026

Santiago’s Holy Week celebrations combine profound religious tradition with the city’s unique role as the culmination point of the Camino de Santiago. Solemn processions wind through the medieval streets, with brotherhoods carrying ornate religious floats (pasos) depicting scenes from the Passion. The most significant processions include the Procesión de la Esperanza on Palm Sunday and the Procesión del Santo Entierro on Good Friday, which begin at the Cathedral and traverse the historic center. Unlike the more famous Andalusian celebrations, Santiago’s Holy Week has a distinctly Galician character, with quieter, more contemplative processions accompanied by the haunting notes of bagpipes rather than brass bands. For pilgrims completing their journey during this period, the experience offers a profound spiritual dimension to their arrival in Santiago. Religious processions and ceremonies marking Holy Week throughout the historic center. Concello de Santiago

León

Semana Santa – March 29-April 5, 2026

León’s Holy Week is recognized as one of Spain’s most significant Easter celebrations, designated as a Festival of International Tourist Interest. The city hosts 16 brotherhoods (cofradías) that organize over 30 processions throughout the week. Particularly notable are the Procesión de las Siete Palabras on Good Friday and the Procesión del Encuentro on Easter Sunday, which features the dramatic meeting of the images of Christ and the Virgin Mary in the Plaza Mayor. León’s celebrations are known for their distinctive papones (hooded penitents), unique processional music played on traditional instruments, and the remarkable artistic quality of the pasos, many dating back centuries. For pilgrims walking the Camino Francés, experiencing León’s Holy Week provides extraordinary insight into northern Spain’s religious and cultural heritage. Major Holy Week celebration featuring centuries-old brotherhoods and elaborate processions. Ayuntamiento de León

Burgos

Festival Internacional de Las Artes – March 15-22, 2026

This multidisciplinary arts festival transforms Burgos into a center for contemporary artistic expression, with events spanning theater, dance, music, and visual arts. Performances take place in various venues throughout the city, including the Teatro Principal, Cultural Cordón, and public spaces that showcase Burgos’ remarkable architectural heritage. The program features both Spanish and international artists, with many performances exploring themes of journey, transformation, and cultural identity—concepts that resonate with the pilgrim experience. For those walking the Camino Francés in March, the festival offers evening cultural experiences that complement daytime walking, with many performances accessible to international audiences through visual storytelling and multilingual elements. International arts festival with performances and exhibitions throughout the historic city. Ayuntamiento de Burgos

Astorga

Semana Santa – March 29-April 5, 2026

Astorga’s Holy Week celebrations feature distinctive traditions that reflect the city’s location at the junction of the Camino Francés and Vía de la Plata. Eight brotherhoods organize processions through the medieval streets, with particularly notable events including Wednesday’s Procesión del Silencio and Good Friday’s Procesión del Santo Entierro. A unique local tradition is the Convocatoria del Silencio, where drummers summon participants to the silent procession. The celebrations are complemented by the traditional pastry limonada, a lemon-based sweet bread made especially for this season. For pilgrims, Astorga’s Holy Week offers a more intimate experience than larger cities while still preserving centuries-old traditions that showcase the region’s religious heritage. Traditional Holy Week processions featuring local brotherhoods and regional customs. Ayuntamiento de Astorga

Logroño

Semana de Pasión Cofrade – March 22-28, 2026

This week of pre-Easter activities in Logroño showcases the rich confraternity traditions of La Rioja’s capital. The program includes exhibitions of processional regalia, sacred art displays in churches along the Camino route through the city, and evening concerts of processional music in the Santa María de Palacio church. Educational activities include guided tours exploring Logroño’s Holy Week heritage and workshops on the craftsmanship behind the processional floats. For pilgrims passing through in late March, this event provides cultural context for the religious traditions that have developed alongside the Camino, highlighting the profound connection between pilgrimage routes and religious celebration in northern Spain. Pre-Holy Week exhibitions, concerts, and cultural activities highlighting religious heritage. Ayuntamiento de Logroño

🥾 Camino Portugués

Pontevedra

Feira Franca de Primavera – March 20-22, 2026

This spring revival of Pontevedra’s popular medieval market celebrates the arrival of spring and the traditional beginning of the main pilgrimage season. The historic center transforms with hundreds of costumed vendors, artisans demonstrating traditional crafts, and performers recreating medieval daily life. The event specifically highlights the historical role of Pontevedra as a major stopping point on the Portuguese Way, with demonstrations of services that would have been available to medieval pilgrims. Taverns serve traditional Galician fare, while street performers entertain crowds with period music and theatrical performances. For pilgrims, this immersive experience provides historical context about how previous generations of travelers would have experienced this important Camino town. Spring medieval market with historical reenactments and traditional crafts. Concello de Pontevedra

Tui

Festa da Angula do Miño – March 14-15, 2026

This specialized gastronomic festival celebrates the elver (baby eel) fishing season on the Miño River, which forms the border between Spain and Portugal. The tradition of angula fishing has deep historical roots in this border region, with distinctive techniques and customs that developed over centuries. Restaurants throughout Tui offer special menus featuring this delicacy prepared according to local recipes, while the main square hosts cooking demonstrations and educational exhibitions about sustainable fishing practices. Cultural programming includes performances of traditional music from both Galicia and northern Portugal, highlighting the shared cultural heritage of this border region. For pilgrims crossing from Portugal into Spain, this festival offers insight into the distinctive culinary traditions that have developed along this important river boundary. Regional food festival celebrating traditional elver fishing and border cuisine. Concello de Tui

Padrón

Feria del Queso do Sar – March 7-8, 2026

This cheese fair showcases the distinctive dairy traditions of the Sar Valley, featuring artisanal producers from throughout this region of southern Galicia. Held in Padrón’s main square, the event includes tastings, competitions, and demonstrations of traditional cheese-making techniques that have been passed down through generations. Cultural programming includes performances of traditional Galician music and exhibitions about the agricultural heritage of the region. For pilgrims approaching Santiago, this fair offers a final opportunity to experience authentic Galician food culture before reaching the culmination of their journey. The event highlights sustainable agricultural practices and the efforts to preserve traditional food production in the face of industrial alternatives. Traditional cheese fair featuring regional producers and cultural performances. Concello de Padrón

🥾 Camino Primitivo

Oviedo

Jornadas Gastronómicas de Cuaresma – March 1-29, 2026

These Lenten Gastronomy Days in Oviedo highlight the traditional cuisine developed for the pre-Easter period, when religious observance historically limited meat consumption. Participating restaurants throughout the city offer special menus featuring traditional Asturian dishes adapted for Lent, such as seafood fabada, river fish preparations, and vegetable-based stews. Educational components include cooking demonstrations in the Plaza del Fontán, lectures about the historical development of Lenten cuisine, and guided food tours focusing on establishments along the Camino Primitivo as it passes through Oviedo. For pilgrims beginning their journey on this original Camino route during March, these jornadas provide insight into the intersection of religious practice and culinary heritage that has shaped Spanish food culture for centuries. Culinary celebration of traditional Lenten dishes with special menus and demonstrations. Ayuntamiento de Oviedo

Lugo

Semana Santa – March 29-April 5, 2026

Lugo’s Holy Week celebrations take place within the remarkable context of Europe’s most complete Roman wall circuit, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Eight brotherhoods organize processions that wind through the medieval streets within these ancient fortifications, creating a powerful historical juxtaposition. Notable processions include the Procesión del Encuentro on Easter Sunday, which features a dramatic meeting of Christ and Mary images in the Plaza Mayor, and the Procesión de los Estudiantes organized by university students. A distinctive local tradition is the serving of traditional wine-soaked bread called limonada after certain processions. For pilgrims on the Primitive Way, Lugo’s Holy Week offers a more intimate experience than larger cities, providing authentic cultural immersion in Galician religious traditions. Holy Week processions within the UNESCO World Heritage Roman walls. Concello de Lugo

Tineo

Feria del Queso y Vino – March 21-22, 2026

This traditional fair celebrates the artisanal cheese and wine production of western Asturias, a region through which the Primitive Way passes. Held in Tineo’s main square, the event features dozens of local producers offering tastings and sales, alongside demonstrations of traditional production methods. Cultural programming includes performances of traditional Asturian music, dance exhibitions, and educational presentations about sustainable agricultural practices. The fair particularly highlights queso de Afuega’l pitu and other regional cheese varieties alongside local wines from small producers. For pilgrims traversing the mountainous terrain of the Primitive Way, this fair offers insight into the agricultural traditions that have sustained communities along this challenging route for centuries. Regional food and drink fair featuring artisanal producers from western Asturias. Ayuntamiento de Tineo

🥾 Camino del Norte

San Sebastián

Festival de Cine y Derechos Humanos – March 20-27, 2026

This internationally recognized film festival focuses on human rights themes, presenting documentaries, feature films, and shorts from around the world. Screenings take place in venues throughout San Sebastián, including the Teatro Victoria Eugenia and the Tabakalera cultural center. The program includes panel discussions with directors, activists, and experts, creating a space for dialogue about universal rights and social justice. For pilgrims walking the Northern Route, this festival offers evening cultural enrichment that resonates with the Camino’s themes of human solidarity and cross-cultural understanding. Many screenings include English subtitles, making them accessible to international visitors, while the visual storytelling of documentary film often transcends language barriers. International human rights film festival with screenings and discussions throughout the city. Donostia Kultura

Bilbao

Mercado Medieval – March 14-15, 2026

This spring medieval market transforms Bilbao’s Plaza Nueva and surrounding streets in the Casco Viejo (Old Town) into an immersive historical recreation. The event brings together artisans, food vendors, and performers to recreate the atmosphere of a medieval marketplace, with demonstrations of traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, leatherwork, and textile production. Theatrical performances throughout the day depict scenes from medieval daily life, while musicians play period instruments. The market specifically highlights the historical role of Bilbao in the network of northern pilgrimage routes, with information about medieval pilgrim experiences in the Basque Country. For modern pilgrims, this event offers a glimpse into the historical context of their own journey along the Northern Route. Recreation of medieval market life with crafts demonstrations and period performances. Ayuntamiento de Bilbao

Santander

Feria del Libro Antiguo – March 5-15, 2026

This antiquarian book fair brings together dealers and collectors from across Spain and Europe, presenting rare volumes, maps, engravings, and manuscripts in the Plaza Porticada. Special exhibitions highlight historical travel literature, including early pilgrim accounts and guidebooks of the Camino de Santiago. Educational programming includes lectures about the development of pilgrim narratives through the centuries and the literary heritage of northern Spain. Evening events feature readings of historical texts in the municipal library. For pilgrims on the Northern Route, this fair provides intellectual and historical context for their journey, connecting contemporary pilgrimage with its documentation through centuries of European literary history. Historic book fair featuring rare volumes, maps, and cultural presentations. Ayuntamiento de Santander

🥾 Camino Aragonés

Jaca

Mercado Medieval – March 7-8, 2026

Jaca’s medieval market recreates the historical commercial environment that would have greeted pilgrims entering Spain via the Somport Pass. Located in the historic center around the Romanesque cathedral, the market features artisans and vendors in period costume demonstrating crafts and selling products using traditional methods. A distinctive feature of Jaca’s market is its focus on mountain culture, with demonstrations of traditional Pyrenean crafts including woodworking, wool processing, and cheesemaking. Theatrical performances recreate scenes of medieval pilgrim arrivals in Jaca, while guided tours explain the city’s historical role as the first major Spanish town encountered by pilgrims crossing from France on the Aragonese route. For modern pilgrims, this immersive experience connects their journey to historical predecessors who followed the same path centuries ago. Historical recreation with crafts, performances, and demonstrations of Pyrenean traditions. Ayuntamiento de Jaca

Sangüesa

Jornadas sobre el Camino de Santiago – March 20-22, 2026

These academic and cultural sessions focus specifically on the Aragonese Route of the Camino de Santiago, exploring its historical development, artistic heritage, and contemporary revival. The program includes scholarly lectures at the Casa de Cultura, guided visits to key monuments including the remarkable Romanesque church of Santa María la Real with its famous portal, and walking tours of sections of the Camino near Sangüesa. Evening events feature traditional music performances and presentations by contemporary pilgrims sharing their experiences on this less-traveled route. For pilgrims, these jornadas provide valuable historical and cultural context that enriches their journey experience, highlighting the distinctive character of the Aragonese route as it prepares to join the Camino Francés at Puente la Reina. Academic and cultural exploration of the Aragonese Route with lectures, tours, and performances. Ayuntamiento de Sangüesa

🥾 Camino Catalán

Barcelona

Festival de Guitarra – March 12-28, 2026

Barcelona’s Guitar Festival presents a diverse program spanning classical, flamenco, jazz, and contemporary guitar music, with performances in venues throughout the city including the Palau de la Música Catalana and L’Auditori. The festival particularly emphasizes the Spanish guitar tradition, with master classes, workshops, and exhibitions about instrument construction alongside public performances. Special concerts feature music historically associated with the Camino de Santiago, highlighting the role of the guitar in Spain’s musical pilgrimage traditions. For pilgrims beginning the Catalan route, the festival provides exceptional cultural immersion in one of Spain’s most distinctive musical traditions as they prepare for their journey toward Montserrat and beyond. International guitar music festival with performances spanning classical, flamenco, and contemporary styles. Ajuntament de Barcelona

Montserrat

Festival de Música Sacra – March 14-15, 2026

This spring sacred music festival brings exceptional choral and instrumental performances to the spectacular mountain monastery of Montserrat, a spiritual landmark on the Catalan route. The program features the world-renowned Escolania boys’ choir performing both traditional Montserrat repertoire and seasonal works reflecting the Lenten period. Guest ensembles present sacred music ranging from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary compositions in various spaces throughout the monastic complex. The festival includes guided tours exploring the relationship between music, spirituality, and pilgrimage in the Benedictine tradition. For pilgrims on the Catalan route, this event at Catalonia’s most sacred site offers a profound musical and spiritual experience that resonates with the contemplative aspects of their journey. Sacred music performances in the mountain monastery with the famous Escolania boys’ choir. Abadia de Montserrat

🥾 Vía de la Plata

Sevilla

Semana Santa – March 29-April 5, 2026

Seville’s Holy Week is world-renowned as one of the most spectacular and emotionally powerful Easter celebrations, designated as a Festival of International Tourist Interest. Over 60 brotherhoods process through the city with elaborate pasos (floats) carrying intricately carved religious sculptures, some dating back centuries. Key moments include La Madrugá (the early hours of Good Friday) when the city’s most revered images process through streets lined with crowds in profound silence, broken only by saetas—spontaneous, emotion-filled flamenco laments sung from balconies. For pilgrims beginning the Vía de la Plata in Seville during this period, the experience provides extraordinary cultural and spiritual immersion that can powerfully frame the beginning of their northward journey. Internationally famous Holy Week processions with elaborate floats and centuries-old traditions. Ayuntamiento de Sevilla

Cáceres

WOMAD – March 13-15, 2026

This spring edition of the World of Music, Arts and Dance festival transforms Cáceres’ UNESCO World Heritage medieval old town into a celebration of global cultural diversity. Performances take place on stages set against the backdrop of ancient stone 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

Zamora

Semana Santa – March 29-April 5, 2026

Zamora’s Holy Week is considered one of Spain’s oldest and most austere celebrations, known for its remarkable medieval character and designated as a Festival of International Tourist Interest. The city’s 17 brotherhoods organize 22 processions characterized by silence, solemnity, and powerful emotion. Particularly notable is the Procesión de las Capas Pardas (Procession of the Brown Cloaks) in the early hours of Good Friday, where participants wear traditional brown capes and move in absolute silence illuminated only by candles. The city’s excellent Museum of Holy Week showcases the remarkable artistic heritage of these celebrations. For pilgrims on the Vía de la Plata, Zamora’s Holy Week offers an extraordinary window into Castilian religious tradition and medieval heritage. Ancient Holy Week tradition known for solemn nocturnal processions and medieval atmosphere. Ayuntamiento de Zamora

🥾 Camino Mozárabe

Córdoba

Festival de la Guitarra (Preview) – March 21-22, 2026

While Córdoba’s main Guitar Festival takes place in July, this spring preview weekend offers a taste of the renowned event with concerts in intimate venues throughout the city’s historic center. The program particularly highlights the connections between Andalusian guitar traditions and the multicultural heritage that gives the Mozarabic Way its name. Performances take place in atmospheric settings including the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos and historic courtyards, featuring both established masters and emerging talents. Educational components include exhibitions about guitar construction and the development of flamenco along the routes connecting Andalusia with the north. For pilgrims beginning the Mozarabic Way, these concerts provide cultural immersion in one of southern Spain’s most distinctive artistic expressions. Preview concerts for Córdoba’s famous guitar festival featuring flamenco and classical performances. Ayuntamiento de Córdoba

Granada

Festival Internacional de Tango – March 5-15, 2026

This specialized festival celebrates tango music and dance, highlighting the historical connections between Andalusia and Argentina through migration and cultural exchange. Performances take place in venues throughout Granada, with concerts, dance exhibitions, and participatory events including milongas (social tango dances) open to all levels. The festival particularly explores the shared musical heritage between flamenco and tango, with fusion performances demonstrating their interrelated history. For pilgrims beginning the Mozarabic Way in Granada, this festival offers insight into how pilgrimage routes have historically facilitated cultural diffusion, connecting the Camino experience to broader patterns of migration and artistic cross-fertilization. Celebration of Argentine tango with concerts, dance performances, and cultural events. Ayuntamiento de Granada

🥾 Camino de Invierno

Ponferrada

Semana Santa – March 29-April 5, 2026

Ponferrada’s Holy Week celebrations reflect the distinctive traditions of El Bierzo region, combining elements from both Galician and Castilian religious practices. Ten brotherhoods organize processions throughout the medieval city center, with particularly notable events including the Procesión del Silencio on Holy Wednesday and the Procesión del Encuentro on Easter Sunday. A unique local tradition is the Canto de las Salves, where participants sing traditional hymns at specific points along the procession routes. The magnificent Templar Castle is specially illuminated during this period, creating a dramatic backdrop for evening processions. For pilgrims on the Winter Route preparing to join the Camino Francés, these celebrations offer insight into the regional religious traditions that have developed alongside the Camino. Holy Week processions featuring regional traditions from El Bierzo with castle illuminations. Ayuntamiento de Ponferrada

Monforte de Lemos

Feira do Viño da Ribeira Sacra – March 14-15, 2026

This spring wine fair celebrates the opening of the new vintage from the Ribeira Sacra wine region, known for its “heroic viticulture” on the steep slopes of the Sil and Miño river canyons. Held in Monforte’s historic center, the fair features tastings from dozens of local wineries, seminars on winemaking, and gastronomic pairings with regional cuisine. Cultural activities include traditional music performances, exhibitions about traditional viticulture techniques, and guided tours to nearby viewpoints overlooking the dramatic vineyard terraces. For pilgrims on the Winter Route, this fair provides insight into the agricultural practices and cultural traditions that have shaped this distinctive landscape through which they travel. Spring wine festival showcasing the new vintage from the region’s riverside vineyards. Concello de Monforte de Lemos

Quiroga

Festa da Empanada – March 28, 2026

This gastronomic celebration honors one of Galicia’s most iconic culinary traditions—the empanada (savory filled pastry)—with a specific focus on regional variations found along the Winter Route. Held in Quiroga’s main square, the festival features cooking demonstrations, tastings, and a competition where local bakers present their finest creations. Traditional fillings include fish, meat, and seasonal vegetable combinations, often incorporating local products from the Quiroga valley. Cultural programming includes performances of traditional Galician music and educational presentations about the historical importance of portable foods for travelers and pilgrims. For those walking the Winter Route, this festival provides delicious insight into the culinary traditions that have sustained pilgrims for centuries. Regional food festival celebrating traditional Galician savory pastries with competitions and tastings. Concello de Quiroga

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