Our Lady of the Cross Festival 2026 programme

The detailed Escalona del Prado patronal festival calendar contains events from Thursday 3 to Monday 7 September 2026. The booklet cover says 4–8 September, but its developed daily schedule is dated 3–7 September; this page preserves the detailed date printed for each event.

Notice: the programme may change. Check official channels before travelling.

Thursday 3 September 2026

  • 18:30: registration for the X Carrera de Colores, Plaza Mayor.
  • 19:00: X Carrera de Colores Escalona del Prado, Plaza Mayor.
  • 21:30: Cena del Segador, organised by the Asociación Cultural, Plaza Mayor.
  • 23:00: concert by saxophonist Benjamín Dorado; the detailed schedule does not state a venue.

Friday 4 September 2026

  • 20:00: floral offering to Nuestra Señora de la Cruz, followed by the novena, at the chapel.
  • 00:00: parade of peñas and floats; registration takes place on Thursday 3 September. Prizes are announced for floats and the best entertainment display.
  • 01:00: open-air dance with Orquesta Voodoo and bingo during the interval, Plaza Mayor; followed by a DJ set.

Saturday 5 September 2026

  • 11:45: street music with dulzaina and drum.
  • 13:00: Mass and procession honouring the Virgen de la Cruz at her chapel.
  • 14:00: vermouth session with La Huevera charanga in the swimming-pool park and Los Trillos; includes a wig competition organised by the Asociación Cultural.
  • 18:00: inflatables and water games, Zona Colegio.
  • 18:00: afternoon festival, Zona Colegio.
  • 00:05: release of cattle; the booklet refers readers to a separate poster for details.
  • 01:00: open-air dance with Orquesta Pegasux and bingo during the interval, Plaza Mayor; followed by a DJ set.

Sunday 6 September 2026

  • 11:45: street music with dulzaina and drum.
  • 13:00: Mass and procession honouring the Virgen de la Cruz, accompanied by her camareros and camareras.
  • 18:00: release of cattle; the booklet refers readers to a separate poster for details.
  • 21:00: wine tasting with ham, chorizo and cheese, Salón Cultural; the announced capacity is 50 and advance ticket sales apply.
  • 00:00: Macrodisco Embrujo; the detailed schedule does not state a venue.

Monday 7 September 2026

  • 13:00-16:00: inflatables, Frontón-Piscina.
  • 15:00: community meal of judiones and caldereta, Frontón-Piscina, with advance ticket sales.
  • 18:00: the Segovia Provincial Council programme ¿Dónde vas a lavar?: Saltatium Teatro presents La gran revolución del piojo Ramón, Parque Piscina.

Related information and sources

Read the permanent guide to the Our Lady of the Cross Festival.