Explore 16 events and festivals in Pontevedra, Galicia throughout 2026.
The Orquesta Sinfónica de Pontevedra rings in the New Year with a traditional concert at the Pazo da Cultura on January 1, 2026, featuring classical pieces, waltzes, and polkas alongside other performers. A beloved local tradition marking the start of the cultural season in the city.
ABBA Revolution Tour brings a full-scale theatrical tribute to ABBA's greatest hits to the Auditorio Municipal in Vilagarcía de Arousa on January 3, 2026. The show features period-accurate costumes, elaborate stage visuals, and a live band recreating the Swedish pop group's iconic sound.
The Cabalgata de Reis on January 6 brings the Three Kings procession to the streets of Pontevedra province, with floats, street entertainment, and the traditional distribution of sweets to children. The parade marks the end of the Christmas season and is one of the most family-friendly celebrations of the year.
Café Quijano brings their nostalgic "Miami 1990" tour to the Auditorio do Pazo da Cultura in Pontevedra on January 11, 2026. The trio from León blends pop, bolero, and Latin influences in an intimate show revisiting their most beloved hits and the spirit of their early career.
The feast of Saint Sebastian (January 20) is celebrated as a patron saint day in towns across Pontevedra province with religious processions, community gatherings, and local festivities.
Pontevedra's Holy Week runs March 28–April 5, 2026, with seven active brotherhoods carrying centuries-old carved figures through the historic old town. The procession program spans Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, with the Domingo de Resurrección finale drawing large crowds to the city's medieval stone streets.
The Festa dos Maios on May 1 is one of Pontevedra's most beloved spring traditions, with a public competition in the Praza da Ferrería where participants build elaborate floral sculptures from natural materials and children sing the traditional Maios songs. The centuries-old Celtic custom marks the renewal of nature and the arrival of good weather.
Troneira Fest is a two-day music and culture festival held May 1–2, 2026 at the Praza Cuberta do Campo da Torre in Pontevedra. The event combines live music across genres with DJ sets, food stalls, exhibitions, and talks in a covered outdoor venue.
The Festa da Brincadeira transforms the historic fishing neighborhood of Bouzas in Vigo into a medieval market and street festival from May 9–11, 2026. The three-day event features artisan stalls, period-costumed performers, folk entertainment, and traditional food in Vigo's most characterful maritime district.
The Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia closes the 104th season of the Sociedade Filarmónica de Pontevedra on June 20, 2026 at the Pazo da Cultura with a choral-orchestral program including Bach's St. John Passion. A highlight of the classical music calendar in Pontevedra.
BIGSOUND Festival brings urban and Latin pop to Parque Tafisa in Pontevedra on July 17–18, 2026, with a headline lineup including Ana Mena, Nathy Peluso, Juan Magán, and Beret. The two-day outdoor festival has become one of the summer's biggest urban music events in Galicia.
Sinsal SON Estrella Galicia is one of Spain's most unique music experiences, held July 25–27, 2026 on the island of San Simón in the Ría de Vigo — accessible only by boat. The lineup is kept secret until the event, creating an atmosphere of discovery and intimacy on this historically charged island.
The Festa do Albariño in Cambados, running August 3–10, 2026, is one of Spain's premier wine festivals and declared a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest. The celebration honors the Albariño grape — the backbone of Rías Baixas wines — with tastings, vineyard tours, folk music, and a coronation of the Albariño Queen.
SonRías Baixas is a multi-day music festival set in the coastal town of Bueu, running July 30–August 1, 2026 in the heart of the Rías Baixas. The festival blends a diverse lineup of pop, indie, and urban acts with the spectacular natural backdrop of Galicia's Atlantic coastline.
Río Verbena Fest takes place August 21–22, 2026 on the banks of the Lérez river in Pontevedra, combining live music with the festive atmosphere of a traditional summer verbena. The open-air riverside setting makes it one of the most scenic summer music events in Galicia.
The Feira Franca is Pontevedra's beloved medieval festival, held on the first weekend of September since 2000 and declared a Festival of Tourist Interest. Commemorating a 1467 royal charter granting the city tax-free trading rights, the event fills the old town with costumed merchants, artisan stalls, street performers, and medieval banquets.