Festivals in Santander
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Santander, municipality of Cantabria, in Cantabria.
Holidays, culture and local agenda
The reference celebration is Semana Grande de Santander, with main day 25 July, Santiago Apostol. The usual holiday period lasts about a week in july and develops in urban centre, Porticada square, Sardinero, Magdalena fields and cultural spaces.
Among the associated traditions, the concerts, fair, booths, children's activities, bullfighting programming and popular events. Participan principalmente City Council, associations, hospitality, neighbors, families 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.
Santander stands out for the International Sailing Week, the Festival Palace, Centro Botin, Magdalena, museums and summer cultural agenda.