Festivals in El Astillero

Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of El Astillero, municipality of Cantabria, in Cantabria.

Local festivals of El Astillero

The festivities of San José They are the patron reference of Astillero and are celebrated in March. The municipal website also highlights recent celebrations such as San Camilo de Lelis in Guarnizo and events of the Virgen del Carmen on 16 July.

  • Día principal: San José, 19 March; the Virgin of Carmen, 16 July, tiene especial arraigo marinero.
  • Usual duration: San José is usually scheduled for several days in March; San Camilo in Guarnizo is organised on several days in July according to the annual programme.
  • Usual places: around the Town Hall, San José Street, Plaza del Mercado, Guarnizo and urban spaces linked to performances, proclamations and family activities.
  • Associated traditions: proclamation, music, children's activities, floats, religious acts, pasodobles, sardinada and neighbourhood participation.
  • Who participates: City Council, festival committees, clubs, associations, clubs, neighbors, families, hospitality and visitors.
  • Local public holiday: A specific local holiday for 2026 is not stated here without a proven official municipal work calendar.
  • Other cultural events: municipal agenda, Warehouse of the Arts activities, sports events, neighbourhood programming and summer events.
  • Otras ofertas culturales: Orconera loading dock, naval heritage, Guarnizo, estuaries, natural spaces of the bay and municipal cultural facilities.