Explore 12 events and festivals in A Coruña, Galicia throughout 2026.
La Maravillosa Orquesta del Alcohol, the indie rock band from Burgos, plays two consecutive shows at Sala Pelícano in A Coruña on January 30 and 31, 2026. Known for electrifying live performances and a devoted fanbase, this is one of the season's most anticipated rock concerts in Galicia. Tickets start at €30.
Amaia Romero brings her "Arenas" arena tour to the Coliseum in A Coruña on January 31, 2026, marking one of her biggest headline shows to date. The former Eurovision representative has become one of Spain's most beloved pop artists, with the tour visiting the country's largest venues.
Carnival Tuesday (Martes de Carnaval) is observed as a local public holiday in A Coruña, with street celebrations, costumes, and festivities throughout the city marking the height of the Carnival season.
A Coruña's Holy Week runs from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, with solemn processions organized by local brotherhoods carrying centuries-old carved figures through the city streets. The "Prendimiento" procession on Holy Thursday and the Palm Sunday "Entrada de Cristo en Jerusalén" are among the most emotionally resonant events of the week.
After nearly three decades apart, Manolo García and Quimi Portet reunite as El Último de la Fila for a landmark comeback tour. Their A Coruña concert takes place at Estadio Abanca Riazor on June 13, 2026 — one of the most anticipated rock reunion shows in Spain's 2026 music calendar.
Noites do Porto is A Coruña's acclaimed summer concert series held on the historic waterfront, running from late June through mid-July 2026. The festival features headline artists on a spectacular open-air stage and kicks off alongside the San Juan celebrations, declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest.
On the night of June 23, A Coruña erupts in celebration as dozens of bonfires are lit across its beaches and neighborhoods for San Juan, a festival of International Tourist Interest. The festivities center on midnight bonfires, sardine grills, fireworks, and live music drawing both locals and visitors to the city's seafront.
Atlantic Pride returns for its 7th edition from July 5–12, 2026, making it one of the largest LGBTIQ+ festivals in northwest Spain. The free event fills A Coruña's public spaces with concerts, cultural activities, and community gatherings celebrating diversity and inclusion.
The Festival Internacional do Mundo Celta de Ortigueira, running July 9–12, 2026, is one of the world's premier Celtic music celebrations, drawing acclaimed folk acts from across the Celtic nations to the coastal town of Ortigueira. Free camping, an open-air stage by the estuary, and a convivial atmosphere make it a standout event on the European folk music circuit.
Morriña Festival brings top-tier Latin and urban music acts to the port of A Coruña on July 24–25, 2026. The open-air waterfront venue has become the festival's signature setting, with past editions headlined by major reggaeton and pop artists from across Spain and Latin America.
The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7) is celebrated as a local public holiday in A Coruña, marked by a traditional naval procession and religious events in the city center.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8) is a national public holiday in Spain, often marked by Christmas markets, nativity scenes, and festive events in A Coruña's city center and surrounding towns in the lead-up to the holiday season.