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Salamanca Events 2026

Explore 8 upcoming events and festivals in Salamanca, Castile and León.

8 Events

Upcoming Events

Carnaval del Toro

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Feb 13, 2026 - Feb 17, 2026

A unique carnival featuring bull runs through the streets and bullfighting events, held annually before Lent.

📍 Ciudad Rodrigo

Charrada Festival

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Mar 4, 2026

A celebration of traditional music and dance, showcasing the cultural heritage of the region.

📍 Ciudad Rodrigo

Holy Week (Semana Santa)

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Mar 28, 2026 - Apr 5, 2026

A significant religious event featuring processions with centuries-old sculptures, recognized as a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest.

📍 Salamanca

International Gastronomy Summit

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May 19, 2026 - May 20, 2026

A culinary event featuring over twenty renowned chefs, including Michelin-starred talents, with tastings, workshops, and cultural activities.

📍 Salamanca

Festival Luz y Vanguardias

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Jun 18, 2026 - Jun 22, 2026

An annual light and avant-garde art festival with video mappings and installations projected onto historic buildings.

📍 Salamanca

Feria Virgen de la Vega: Bullfighting Event

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Sep 7, 2026

The Feria in honor of the Virgen de la Vega includes a bullfighting (“toros”) event at the Plaza de Toros in Salamanca.

Salamanca Fair (Ferias y Fiestas de Salamanca)

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Sep 7, 2026 - Sep 15, 2026

A major festival honoring the Virgen de la Vega, featuring concerts, parades, fireworks, and cultural events.

📍 Salamanca

“Salamanca es Navidad”

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Nov 29, 2026 - Jan 5, 2027

A major Christmas season program in Salamanca city. Includes hundreds of festive activities: concerts, workshops, magic shows, ballet, a large biblical nativity scene, decorations, lights, a Christmas tree 23 meters tall in the Plaza Mayor, immersive light‐and‐sound show, “Mercado Navideño” (Christmas Market) in Plaza de Anaya, etc.