Explore 8 events and festivals in Lugo, Galicia throughout 2026.
The Pazo de Feiras e Congresos de Lugo hosts the 115th and 116th National Canine Exhibitions alongside the 52nd International Dog Show (CACIB) on January 17–18, 2026. Organized by the Sociedad Canina Gallega, the event features breed judging, agility competitions, and participation from handlers across Spain and beyond.
The Festa da Uña de San Lázaro is a traditional pilgrimage and popular fair held in the San Lázaro neighborhood of Santiago de Compostela each March. Dating back centuries, the festivities combine a religious romería honoring Saint Lazarus with lively street fairs, music, and the region's springtime folk traditions.
Viveiro's Holy Week is one of the most celebrated in Galicia, running March 28–April 5, 2026, with solemn processions that wind through the historic medieval town center. The Midnight Passion Procession on Good Friday, featuring multiple brotherhoods and centuries-old carved figures, is the spiritual centerpiece of the week.
Riot GZ Fest is a new punk and rock festival debuting on May 23, 2026 at the Pazo de Feiras e Congresos de Lugo, bringing some of the genre's most iconic acts to Galicia. The inaugural edition positions Lugo as a new destination for alternative music fans in northwest Spain.
Arde Lucus transforms the city of Lugo into its ancient Roman incarnation of Lucus Augusti for four days each June, with thousands of participants in period costume filling the streets. The festival features Roman military parades, gladiatorial combats, a Celtic market, and historical reenactments set against the backdrop of the city's UNESCO-listed Roman walls.
Resurrection Fest is one of Europe's premier heavy music festivals, held in the coastal town of Viveiro (Lugo) from July 1–4, 2026. The 2026 lineup includes Iron Maiden, Limp Bizkit, Marilyn Manson, and Sabaton among dozens of acts spanning metal, punk, and hardcore, drawing fans from across Spain and internationally.
The Festa da Faba de Lourenzá is a beloved gastronomic festival in the town of Lourenzá (Lugo) celebrating the locally grown faba bean, an IGP-protected ingredient key to Galician cuisine. Held over the first weekend of October, the event features tastings, cooking demonstrations, and live entertainment drawing visitors from across the region.
The Festas de San Froilán honor Lugo's patron saint from October 4–12, 2026, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to one of Galicia's most popular autumn festivals. Highlights include the religious procession on October 5, the "Domingo das Mozas" celebrating traditional Galician dress and folklore, and the San Froilanciño events for children.