Festivals in San Sebastián de La Gomera

Local festivals of San Sebastián de La Gomera

The patron saint festivities of San Sebastián de La Gomera are celebrated every year around the 20 January, San Sebastian festival. The municipal page of parties highlights events such as the pilgrimage in honour of the saint, the Romera Mayor Gala, the Human Merit Awards and other cultural events.

• Name of the municipality's festivities: Patron Saint Festivities of San Sebastián de La Gomera.
• Main celebration day: 20 January, día de San Sebastián.
• Usual duration: The municipal programme concentrates events for several days around the patron saint's day.
• Usual places: the town centre of San Sebastián de La Gomera, municipal spaces, streets along the pilgrimage route and points linked to cultural events.
• Associated traditions: pilgrimage in honour of the saint, Gala Romera Mayor, recognition of human merits, music, cultural events and neighbourhood participation.
• Who participates: City Council, cultural groups, municipal entities, neighbors, pilgrims, visitors and folklore groups.
• Local public holiday: It is not stated here as a specific public holiday because it must be verified in the official work calendar applicable to the year consulted.
• Other cultural events: The municipal calendar includes celebrations such as San Isidro in La Laja, San Juan, San Pedro, El Carmen, Santiago Apóstol, San Benito Abad, San Roque and Fiestas Colombinas.
• Otras ofertas culturales: Torre del Conde, Matriz de la Asunción Church, Casa de Colón, historic centre, port and spaces related to the Columbian history of La Gomera.