Festivals in Andújar

Local festivals of Andujar

The most representative celebrations of Andújar are the Pilgrimage of the Virgin of the Head and the patron saint festivities of San Eufrasio. The Regional Government of Andalusia declared the pilgrimage Bien de Interés Cultural, and municipal tourism presents it as one of the great hallmarks of the city.

• Name of the municipality's festivities: Pilgrimage of the Virgen de la Cabeza and festivities of San Eufrasio.
• Main celebration day: The pilgrimage is celebrated on last sunday of april; Saint Euphrasius is celebrated on 15 May.
• Usual duration: The pilgrimage concentrates events for several days around the last weekend of April; San Eufrasio usually takes place around the patron saint's day and its municipal programming.
• Usual places: Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Cabeza and Cerro del Cabezo for the pilgrimage; urban area, squares, parishes and cultural spaces for patron events.
• Associated traditions: pilgrimage to the sanctuary, presence of brotherhoods and pilgrimage clubs, carts, horse riders, religious events, music, coexistence on the hill and popular activities in the city.
• Who participates: City Council, brotherhoods, pilgrimage clubs, brotherhoods, associations, neighbors, families, visitors and security devices and municipal services.
• Local public holiday: the municipal calendar of local festivals of Andújar for 2026 sets as local holidays the 27 April and the 15 May, according to the document published by the City Council.
• Other cultural events: The municipal and tourist agenda includes activities linked to heritage, culture, nature and popular celebrations throughout the year.
• Otras ofertas culturales: Municipal tourism highlights the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Cabeza, the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, the historic centre, the Don Gome Children's Palace, churches, squares and heritage routes.

For specific dates, traffic cuts, services, concerts or location changes, always consult the annual programme published by the City Council, especially in the municipal resolution of local festivals 2026 and in the official tourist information.