2026 programme for Our Lady of the Vineyards Patronal Festival in Aranda de Duero

The published programme for Aranda de Duero, with the principal day on 2026-09-13.

Notice: Times and venues may change. Check council notices and follow instructions from organisers and safety services.

Friday 11 September

20:00: official ceremony, presentation of sashes, opening address and Hymn of Aranda in Plaza Mayor.
22:30: Gracias Raphael show in Jardines de Don Diego.

Saturday 12 September · Cannon shot and pilgrimage

11:00: Cannon Shot Festival; official opening at 12:00.
12:30: giants and cabezudos through the centre.
18:30: pilgrimage from Plaza Mayor; floral offering at 19:30.
20:15: Mass and Salve Popular at the hermitage.
21:00: peña parade back to town.
23:15: fireworks; dance with The Rollers Band at 23:30.

Sunday 13 September · Main feast day

11:00: concelebrated Mass and procession at the Virgen de las Viñas hermitage.
13:00: vermouth dancing in Plaza Obispo Acosta; parachuting display at 13:30.
19:00: Music Fair at Parque María Pacheco.
20:30: peña parade.
23:15: fireworks; La Reina Show at 23:30 and Barry B at 23:45.

Monday 14 September

10:30–13:00: peña events, Mass, giants, street music and military-band concert.
18:00: Tu Kara-oke me suena competition; family show at 18:30.
19:00: Music Fair.
20:30: peña parade.
23:15: fireworks; Orquesta Azabache at 23:30 and Camela at 23:45.

Tuesday 15 September

11:00–14:30: street music, visits, giants, dragon-boat rides and vermouth dancing.
16:30–20:00: boat rides, peña games, children's show and tribute to the Royal Court.
19:00: Music Fair.
22:30: Juan Magán concert.

Wednesday 16 September

10:00–12:00: magic in schools and care homes.
12:00: official visit to the senior citizens' residence.
17:00–20:00: visits, riverside games, magic, street artists and theatre.
22:00: La Carroza del Real operatic recital.

Thursday 17 September

10:00–12:00: magic in schools and care homes.
16:30: pétanque tournament.
17:00–20:00: community magic, street artists, family activities and a peña parade.
23:00: París de Noia show at the fairground.

Friday 18 September

10:00–12:00: magic in schools and care homes.
13:00: Estrasaka Alternativo street music through the centre.
18:00–20:30: riverside games, street artists, Urban Fest, theatre and boxing.
21:00: Tierra Aranda brass band; Orquesta Malassia at 23:30.

Saturday 19 September

09:30–13:30: shooting contests, giant and cabezudo gathering, street music, peña events and care-home visits.
15:00–20:30: rugby, football, first-aid workshops, family circus, music and peña parade.
23:15: fireworks; Orquesta Maremagnum at 23:30.

Sunday 20 September · Farewell

09:30–16:00: Villa de Aranda slalom, giants, street music and vermouth dancing.
18:30: children's mock bull runs; Abrojo Folk concert at 20:00.
23:00: dulzaina music; traditional La Rueda dance at 23:30.
00:00: final firecrackers and symbolic burial of the sardine.

Sources

See also the permanent festival guide.