Explore 14 events and festivals in Valladolid, Castile and León throughout 2026.
The Pingüinos Motorcycle Rally is Europe's largest winter motorcycle rally, held each January in Valladolid. The four-day event draws over 35,000 bikers from across Europe and beyond, filling the city with the roar of engines, live concerts, torchlight parades, and celebrations that turn the coldest time of year into one of Valladolid's most vibrant spectacles.
FIMASCOTA is an annual pet and companion animals fair held at Feria de Valladolid, now in its 19th edition. Over two days, more than 16,000 visitors explore stands devoted to pet care, animal welfare, veterinary services, food products, and accessories, with talks and activities for both enthusiasts and professionals in the companion animal sector.
Valladolid's Holy Week is declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest and is renowned across Spain for the outstanding artistic quality of its processional floats — carved by some of the greatest Spanish Baroque sculptors, including Gregorio Fernández. The Sermon of the Seven Words on Good Friday and the solemn Passion Procession are the centrepieces of a week that transforms the city into an open-air museum of sacred art.
The Exaltation of Asparagus and Crafts Fair in Tudela de Duero, now in its 42nd edition, celebrates the town's prized white asparagus — one of Valladolid province's most distinctive agricultural products. The late-May fair combines asparagus tastings and cook-offs with an artisan market and popular festivities along the banks of the Duero.
The Valladolid Book Fair, now in its 58th edition, runs for ten days from late May into June in the city's Plaza Mayor, with Peru as the guest country in 2026. The fair brings together publishers, authors, and booksellers for signings, readings, and children's activities, making it one of the most important literary events in Castile and León.
Conexión Valladolid is a summer music festival held over three days in late July in the city of Valladolid. The festival brings together internationally recognised artists alongside leading Spanish acts across multiple stages, establishing itself as one of the growing summer festival offers in Castile and León.
Cosquín Rock España is the Spanish edition of the Argentine rock festival, held at the Pingüinos Arena in Valladolid. The event brings together national and international rock and alternative artists and is integrated into the city's official cultural calendar, attracting fans from across the region.
The Feria y Fiestas de la Virgen de San Lorenzo is Valladolid's main annual celebration, running for ten days in September in honour of the city's patron. The programme includes concerts by major Spanish artists, bullfights, fairground rides, gastronomic events, and a full schedule of peña-organised activities that fill the city's parks and plazas.
DE BODA is Valladolid's annual wedding fair, held at the Feria de Valladolid venue and covering the latest trends in weddings, baptisms, and communions. Bridal fashion, catering, decoration, and event planning companies gather over a weekend to present their proposals to couples planning celebrations.
Vino + Tapas is a popular enogastronomic festival celebrating the wines and pintxos culture of Valladolid and the Ribera del Duero. Held over a weekend in October, the event combines wine tastings from local and regional bodegas with tapas competitions, live music, and cultural activities in the city centre.
SEMINCI — the Valladolid International Film Week — is one of Spain's oldest and most prestigious film festivals, founded in 1956 and held each October. Specialising in auteur and independent cinema, it screens around 200 films across official competition sections and showcases emerging directors alongside established international filmmakers.
The Sausage Festival in Aldeamayor de San Martín celebrates the charcuterie traditions of Valladolid province, with a focus on morcilla (blood sausage) and other local cured meats. Producers, associations, and local restaurants gather for tastings, food stalls, and community celebrations in this village southeast of the provincial capital.
Alma y Jaleo is a flamenco festival held in Valladolid each November at the Plaza de Toros de Arroyo Esfera. The event blends the heritage of traditional flamenco singing, guitar, and dance with more contemporary and experimental approaches, creating an immersive experience that bridges the classical and the avant-garde within the flamenco form.
Navival is Valladolid's Christmas amusement park, operated by Feria de Valladolid and running from late December through early January. The venue features fairground rides, attractions, and festive entertainment aimed at families, providing an indoor and outdoor winter leisure destination during the holiday period.