Festivals in Zalla

Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Zalla, municipality of Vizcaya, in Basque Country.

Zalla local festivals

The main festive reference in the centre of Mimétiz are the festivities of Saint Michael the Archangel and Our Lady of the Rosary, vinculadas al 29 September and at the first days of October. In addition, Zalla holds celebrations in neighbourhoods such as San Juan in Aranguren, Santa Isabel in La Herrera, Santa Ana in Bolumburu or San Pantaleón in Sollano.

  • Name of the municipality's festivities: San Miguel Arcángel and Nuestra Señora del Rosario, with notable celebrations in Mimétiz.
  • Main celebration day: 29 September, festividad de San Miguel Arcángel.
  • Usual duration: several days, usually from the end of September to the first days of October.
  • Usual places: Mimétiz, around the Town Hall, plaza, San Miguel church and other municipal spaces according to the annual programme.
  • Associated traditions: popular events, music, cultural activities, children's programming, neighbourhood meetings and religious celebrations when they appear in the programme.
  • Who participates: City Council, local associations, neighbourhoods, crews, families, neighbors and visitors.
  • Local public holiday: I have not verified with an updated official source the local public holiday applicable to 2026; It must be verified in the current municipal, regional or regional work calendar.
  • Other cultural events: Chacolí Day, carnival, Flower Festival in Otxaran, Musical Week, EnkarZine and activities of the House of Culture.
  • Otras ofertas culturales: Murga Palace, Bolumburu, San Pedro Zariquete, tower houses, Las Encartaciones heritage, Cadagua River and municipal cultural spaces.