Explore 14 events and festivals in Cáceres, Extremadura throughout 2026.
Cabalgata de Reyes
The Three Kings Cavalcade (Cabalgata de Reyes Magos) in Cáceres takes place on the evening of January 5, with the Three Wise Kings parading through the streets of the UNESCO-listed walled city on floats and horseback, distributing sweets and small gifts to children gathered along the route. The medieval setting of Cáceres' old town gives the procession a uniquely atmospheric backdrop. The following day, January 6, is the feast of Epiphany and the traditional gift-giving occasion in Spain.
Las Carantoñas
Las Carantoñas de Acehúche is one of Extremadura's most singular folk traditions, declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest, held on January 20-21 in the village of Acehúche in honor of Saint Sebastian. Participants dressed in animal skins and grotesque masks ("carantoñas") perform ritual dances and antics through the village streets, making a thunderous noise to ward off evil and honor the saint in a ceremony of clear pre-Christian origin. The festival draws visitors from across Spain to witness this ancient and visually striking rite.
San Sebastián (Feast Day)
The feast day of Saint Sebastian (January 20) is celebrated in various municipalities of Cáceres province with religious processions honoring the patron saint, alongside communal festivity. In Acehúche, the day coincides with the famous Las Carantoñas festival, making January 20 a major date in the Cáceres festive calendar. The patronal celebration includes a solemn mass, a procession of the saint's image, and popular festivities that reflect deep Catholic tradition in rural Extremadura.
Feria de los Mayores
The Feria de los Mayores in Cáceres is a dedicated fair for older adults, organized by the city council to promote active and healthy aging through a week-long program of sports activities, creative workshops, music performances, theater, and dance. The event highlights the contributions of senior citizens to local society and offers a festive, inclusive program accessible to all. It is one of the few major fairs in Spain specifically designed around the interests and vitality of the elder population.
Fiesta del Cerezo en Flor
The Fiesta del Cerezo en Flor in the Valle del Jerte is one of Spain's most spectacular natural spectacles, declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest, running from March 27 to April 11, 2026, across twelve municipalities of the valley. When the valley's million cherry trees burst into blossom simultaneously, the mountainsides turn white and pink, drawing over 350,000 visitors over three weeks for guided walks, local gastronomy, craft fairs, and cultural events. It is considered one of the most beautiful seasonal celebrations in Spain.
Semana Santa (Holy Week)
Holy Week in Cáceres is declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest and recognized by UNESCO for its outstanding cultural value, featuring solemn processions through the UNESCO-listed medieval walled city of Cáceres (Monumental City). The processions of the cofradías carry centuries-old Baroque sculptures through the narrow stone lanes of the old town by candlelight and torchlight, creating an extraordinarily atmospheric spectacle in one of Spain's best-preserved medieval cities.
Fiesta de San Jorge
The Fiesta de San Jorge in Cáceres celebrates the reconquest of the city from the Almohad Moors on April 23, 1229, with a spectacular festival that has been held for over 32 editions. The centerpiece is the "Quema del Dragón" (Burning of the Dragon), a dramatic pyrotechnic display in the city's main square, alongside reenactments of medieval battles, bonfire competitions, a treasure hunt, and a colorful parade of historical figures. It is one of the most distinctive patron saint celebrations in Extremadura.
WOMAD Cáceres
WOMAD Cáceres is one of the world's most celebrated world music festivals, held in May in the UNESCO-listed walled city of Cáceres, transforming the medieval old town into an extraordinary open-air stage. The 2026 edition features an international lineup spanning African, Latin, Asian, and European roots music alongside global fusion acts, with free daytime performances complementing evening concerts. The unique setting of the Monumental City of Cáceres makes it one of the most atmospheric WOMAD events worldwide.
Festival de Teatro Clásico de Cáceres
The Festival de Teatro Clásico de Cáceres, now in its 37th edition (June 4 - July 5, 2026), is one of Spain's most respected classical theater festivals, staging Spanish Golden Age plays and international classical productions in the open-air plazas and historic spaces of Cáceres' UNESCO-listed old town. Founded in 1989, the festival has presented works by Lope de Vega, Calderón de la Barca, and Shakespeare in settings including the Plaza de San Jorge and Palacio de los Veletas. It is a landmark event in the Spanish classical theater calendar.
Sanjuanes (Coria)
The Sanjuanes festival of Coria (Cáceres) is one of Extremadura's most traditional taurine celebrations, held in honor of Saint John the Baptist with bull-running events through the cobblestone streets of this historic walled town. The festival features a unique format in which a bull with blunted horns is released into the streets multiple times a day, and daring participants attempt to touch or dodge the animal in a festive atmosphere. The celebrations combine religious observance of the feast of San Juan with one of the region's most deeply rooted popular traditions.
International Folk Festival (Plasencia)
The International Folk Festival of Plasencia (Cáceres), held each August since 1996 at Torre Lucía and other outdoor venues, showcases folk music and dance groups from across Spain and internationally over three evenings of free concerts. The 2026 edition features nine concerts across August 22-24, continuing the festival's mission to promote the living traditions of folk music from diverse cultures. It is one of the most accessible and generous cultural events in the summer calendar of northern Extremadura.
Boda Regia
La Boda Regia is a medieval festival in the Cáceres region that reenacts the royal wedding of Infanta Isabel of Aragón and King Manuel I of Portugal, with street performances by costumed historical actors, artisan markets, musical entertainment, and dramatic scenes recreating life at the late 15th-century royal court. The festival takes place in historic towns of the region and is one of Extremadura's most visually spectacular medieval reenactment events, drawing participants and visitors from Spain and Portugal.
Irish Fleadh Festival
Spain's Irish Fleadh, held in Cáceres on September 18-20, 2026, is a weekend festival celebrating Irish music, dance, and culture in the atmospheric setting of the UNESCO-listed Monumental City. The event brings together traditional Irish musicians, céilidh dancers, and Irish food and drink alongside the warm welcome of the Cáceres community, creating an unlikely but beloved cultural exchange in the heart of Extremadura. It has grown into an annual highlight on the regional events calendar.
Mes de la Cultura Sefardí (Sefardic Culture Month)
The Mes de la Cultura Sefardí (Month of Sephardic Culture) in Cáceres is a month-long transnational cultural program celebrating the Jewish heritage of Extremadura and its historical links with the Sephardic diaspora, with Portuguese participation. The 2025-26 edition visits Brozas (October 4), Valencia de Alcántara (October 18-19), Cáceres (October 24-25), and other municipalities, offering music, storytelling, calligraphy workshops, Judeo-Spanish gastronomy, guided tours, and street theater. It explores the rich legacy of the Jewish communities expelled from Spain in 1492.
