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Cuenca Events 2026

Explore 9 upcoming events and festivals in Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha.

9 Events

Upcoming Events

La Endiablada

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Feb 2, 2026 - Feb 3, 2026

A traditional festival where locals offer fruits and vegetables to the Virgen de la Concha, including religious processions and community events. (fiestapopular.com)

📍 Almonacid del Marquesado

Religious Music Week

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Mar 28, 2026 - Apr 5, 2026

An international classical music festival focusing on ancient religious music, held annually since 2003. (spain.info)

📍 Cuenca

Holy Week (Semana Santa)

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Mar 28, 2026 - Apr 5, 2026

A significant religious event featuring processions with valuable Baroque statues. Highlights include the "Cristo de las Injurias" procession on Easter Wednesday and the emotional "La Congregación" procession on Good Friday. (spain.info)

📍 Cuenca

Aloha Festival 2026

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Jun 6, 2026 - Jun 7, 2026

A festival of reggaetón / urban music. The 2025 edition included a “pool stage,” DJs, rural setting, food trucks, camping, etc. The 2026 edition is expected to follow a similar format.

Festival de Fiestas

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Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026

A rock music festival featuring international bands such as Dream Theater, Meshuggah, and Sepultura, held at the Recinto Ferial. (fourvenues.com)

📍 Villalpardo

Festivities of the Virgen del Rosario

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Aug 13, 2026 - Aug 18, 2026

An annual fair where farmers present their garlic harvest, featuring artistic garlic strings and various contests. (fiestapopular.com)

📍 Quintanar del Rey

Festivities of the Holy Christ of the Good Way

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Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 18, 2026

A local festivity in honor of the Virgen de la Concha, including religious processions and community events. (fiestapopular.com)

📍 Valdeolivas

Festival de Otoño de Cuenca (Autumn Festival)

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Oct 9, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026

A multi-week cultural festival including music, theater, dance, magic, outdoor arts. It also features the “Noche de las Velas” (Night of the Candles), where thousands of candles light up monuments in the city.

Pase del Niño Viajero

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Dec 24, 2026

This is a longstanding religious / folkloric procession in Cuenca on Christmas Eve, centering on an image of the “Niño Viajero.” It is an important local tradition.