Festivals in Vitoria
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Vitoria, municipality of Álava, in Basque Country.
Festive calendar and cultural activity
The reference celebration is Virgen Blanca, with main day 5 August. The usual holiday period lasts several days in August and develops in Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, medieval town, squares and streets in the centre.
Among the associated traditions, the Celedon descent, blouses and neskas, music, rural sports, procession, concerts and popular activities. Participan principalmente City Council, blouse and neska crews, associations, neighbors and visitors, when the annual programme contemplates it.
El local public holiday It should not be automatically confused with the patron saint or popular festival. If it has not been verified in the current official work calendar of the corresponding year, it is better to consult the official bulletin, the municipal work calendar or the information published by the City Council before affirming it.
Vitoria-Gasteiz stands out for Azkena Rock, Jazzaldia, green ring, museums, Principal theater and cultural agenda in Basque and Spanish.