The Surprise of Arroyomolinos: 2026 programme
2026 programme for The Surprise of Arroyomolinos, with dates, times, events and venues.
The Surprise of Arroyomolinos. Programme for Friday 30 October 2026
The battle strategy is dramatised at 9.30 pm. At 10.30 pm, Paseo de la Iglesia hosts the arrival of the French troops and the first skirmishes.
The Surprise of Arroyomolinos. Programme for Saturday 31 October 2026
The flag ceremony and tribute open at Las Charcas at 11.30 am. The Napoleonic camp opens at 12.30 pm in Hernán Cortés I. At 5 pm, the parade leaves the care home for the battlefield and the main re-enactment. Plaza de la Constitución hosts theatre at 10.30 pm and music at 11 pm.
The Surprise of Arroyomolinos. Programme for Sunday 1 November 2026
At 12.30 pm, the parade leaves Plaza de la Constitución for Tres Cruces, followed by skirmishes and the closing ceremony. From 5 pm, old trades are demonstrated around the arches, church, promenade, Calle Cuesta, bridge and market. The final theatre performance begins on Paseo de la Iglesia at 6.30 pm.
Practical information
Times and venues may change for organisational or weather-related reasons. See the permanent festival guide.