Festivals in Alcorisa

Local festivals of Alcorisa

Alcorisa has several reference celebrations. The most recognisable in January is San Sebastián, local pattern, and in spring the Semana Santa de Alcorisa, linked to the Drum and Bombo Route, with the Romper la Hora in the Town Hall square and the Drama of the Cross on Mount Calvary.

• Name of the municipality's festivities: San Sebastián, Holy Week in Alcorisa and September festivities linked to the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
• Main celebration day: 20 January, San Sebastián, is a key local date.
• Usual duration: San Sebastián centres on 20 January; Holy Week spans Lent and the central days of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday; the September festivities revolve around 15 September.
• Usual places: Town Hall Square or Plaza de los Arcos, San Sebastián Church, Monte Calvario, streets of the urban area, Alcorisa Museum Space and municipal cultural spaces.
• Associated traditions: patron saint events of San Sebastián, Breaking the Hour with drums and bass drums, Holy Week processions, Roman guards, brotherhoods, Drama of the Cross, cultural activities and festive programming in September.
• Who participates: City Council, Local Holy Week Board, brotherhoods, Drama de la Cruz Cultural Association, local associations, musicians, drummers, neighbors, families and visitors.
• Other cultural events: The City Council publishes cultural programming, local news and activities linked to Balcei, Onda Balcei, the Valero Lecha Cultural Centre and Espacio Museos Alcorisa.
• Otras ofertas culturales: Highlights include the Iberian Route Interpretation Centre, the Cabezo de la Guardia site, the Holy Week Interpretation Centre, the Teruel Rural School Museum and the guided tours managed by Alcorisa Turismo.