Charles V Route: 2026 programme
The Charles V Route recreates the emperor’s arrival in Medina de Pomar with a Renaissance market, two major parades, music, street theatre and a historical camp.
Charles V Route in Medina de Pomar. Programme for Charles V Route. Programme for Friday 16 October 2026
- 17:00, market opens; 17:15, Ecos de la Villa musical parade; 17:30, jesters and juggling; 18:00, Plaza del Alcázar: young recruits; 18:30, Eldryn the dragon and imperial cannon shot.
- 19:00, musical parade; 19:30, minstrels and acrobatics; 20:00, herald’s route from Plaza Somovilla; 20:30, Plaza del Alcázar: birds of prey; 21:00, Plazuela del Corral: Renaissance music; 21:30, dragon parade; 22:00, El Hechizo de Medina aerial, fire and pyrotechnic show.
Charles V Route in Medina de Pomar. Programme for Charles V Route. Programme for Saturday 17 October 2026
- 12:00, market and young-recruits activity open; 12:15, music, theatre, juggling and aerial circus; 12:30, dragon parade; 13:00, young recruits; 13:30, birds of prey; 14:00, cannon shot; 14:15, music, acrobatics and juggling.
- 17:00, market reopens; 17:15, music; 17:30, soldiers form up; 17:45, theatre and juggling; 18:00, young recruits; 18:30, cannon shot; 19:00, birds of prey and parade; 19:15, acrobatics.
- 19:30, Plazuela del Corral: Royal Herald reception and parade to Plaza Mayor; 20:00, Grand Castilian Court Parade to Plaza Somovilla, with dances and traditional pipes; 21:00, Renaissance music; 22:00, El Secreto de las Llamas fire show.
Charles V Route in Medina de Pomar. Programme for Charles V Route. Programme for Sunday 18 October 2026
- 11:00, Santa Cruz church: Renaissance Mass; 12:00, market opens and birds of prey; 12:15, musical parade; 12:30, Grand Imperial Parade from Plaza Mayor to Avenida Bilbao and Plaza Somovilla, with presentation of the town keys; 13:15, parade; 14:00, Plaza Somovilla: knights’ combat; 15:00, sports centre: fellowship lunch.
- 17:00, market reopens; 17:15, music; 17:30, minstrels and juggling; 18:00, young recruits; 18:30, birds of prey and acrobatics; 19:00, cannon shot; 19:15, music; 19:30, dragon parade; 20:00, cannon shot; 20:15, parade and Entre el Cielo y Medina aerial show; 21:00, close.
- Plaza del Alcázar: historical exhibitions, camp, artillery and falconry. Plaza Mayor: children’s area 12:00–14:00 and 17:00–20:00. Market: stonework, wood, leather, glass, confectionery, calligraphy and painting workshops.
Practical information
Check the organising body for last-minute changes before travelling.