Festivals in Santiago de Compostela
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Santiago de Compostela, municipality of A Coruna, in Galicia.
Local festivals in Santiago de Compostela
The Festas do Apóstolo are Santiago's principal civic and cultural celebration around 25 July. The city also marks the Ascensión in spring and Entroido, with events organised by the City Council and involving cultural groups, residents, pilgrims and visitors.
Usual celebration
The Apóstolo festivities usually last for several days in the second half of July. Their main settings are Praza do Obradoiro, Praza da Quintana, the Alameda and the streets of the historic centre; the opening speech, concerts, dawn musical processions, giants and big-head figures, Día do Traxe and fireworks are among their most distinctive traditions.
Other events
Ascensión and Entroido complete the city's festival cycle, while traditional music, Galician folklore and activities connected with the Camino sustain cultural events across municipal venues and neighbourhoods.