Festivals in Mérida

Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Mérida, municipality of Badajoz, in Extremadura.

Local festivals in Mérida

Mérida's festival calendar centres on the September Fair, the Emerita Lvdica historical re-enactment and the feast of Santa Eulalia, the city's patron.

Usual celebration

The fair usually fills several days in the first week of September at the Recinto Ferial and other city venues. Stalls run by local groups and associations, fairground rides, music, food, sport and fireworks bring together the City Council, community organisations, families and visitors.

Other events

Emerita Lvdica recreates the Roman city with the participation of historical re-enactment associations; Santa Eulalia keeps 10 December as a fixed date in the local calendar.