Living Passion of Castro Urdiales 2026 programme

The 42nd edition takes place on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 April 2026. The Maundy Thursday evening introduction moves through the old town; the main Good Friday performance begins on the Santa María esplanade and concludes at La Atalaya.

Notice: times and the route may change. Check the Town Council's information before travelling and respect areas reserved for the performance.

Maundy Thursday, 2 April 2026

Start: 21:00. Approximate duration: 90 minutes.

Santa María esplanade: introduction, Pilate's Edict and lighting of the torches.
Route through the old town: search of the leper house.
Town Hall Square: announcement and reading of the edict, Roman charge against the merchants, arrest of the thieves and their imprisonment in the Torre Antonia.

Good Friday, 3 April 2026

Start: 10:00. Approximate duration: 240 minutes.

Santa María esplanade: introduction, Last Supper, prayer in Gethsemane, Judas's kiss, arrest, trial before the Jewish Senate, Peter's denial, Judas's remorse, first and second trials before Pilate, and the trial before Herod.
Way of the Cross route: first fall; encounters with Mary Magdalene, Mary and Veronica; second fall; encounters with Simon of Cyrene and the women of Jerusalem; and third fall.
La Atalaya: Crucifixion, death, descent from the Cross and Resurrection.

Route and main landmarks

The official map marks the church of Santa María, the esplanade, lighthouse, Town Hall and La Atalaya as reference points. The performance moves through outdoor parts of the historic centre, so visitors should arrive early and follow stewards' and safety instructions.

Related information and official sources

Read the permanent guide to the Living Passion of Castro Urdiales.