Festivals in Martos
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Martos, municipality of Jaén, in Andalusia.
Local festivals of Martos
The most representative celebrations of Martos are linked to his patrons, the popular calendar and the culture of the olive grove. The City Council publishes cultural and festive programming on its official website, including information on celebrations and municipal agenda.
- Name of the municipality's festivities: Fair and Festival of San Bartolomé, festival of the Virgin of the Villa, Festival of the Olive and Holy Week.
- Main celebration day: Saint Bartholomew is celebrated on 24 August; the Virgin of the Villa is linked to the 29 July.
- Usual duration: The San Bartolomé Fair usually concentrates several days of programming around 24 August; The rest of the celebrations depend on the annual municipal calendar.
- Usual places: urban area, fairgrounds, squares, parishes, cultural spaces and surroundings of the Peña de Martos according to the programme.
- Associated traditions: religious events, fair, concerts, children's activities, cultural programming, neighbourhood coexistence and activities linked to olive oil.
- Who participates: City Hall, Celebration area, brotherhoods, brotherhoods, associations, neighbors, families, visitors and municipal services.
- Local business holidays: To confirm the specific days of each year, consult the calendar of local festivals published by the Regional Government of Andalusia and the municipal parties.
- Other cultural events: The municipal agenda includes activities related to culture, youth, sports, tourism, Easter, Christmas and summer programming.
- Otras ofertas culturales: heritage tourism, routes through the historic centre, spaces linked to the olive grove, the Peña de Martos and visits to local monuments.
For exact dates, concerts, times, traffic closures or location changes, always consult the annual information published by the City Council in its section Festejos and municipal news.