Festivals in Mérida
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Mérida, municipality of Badajoz, in Extremadura.
Festivals and culture in Mérida
The reference celebration is Santa Eulalia, with main day 10 December. The usual holiday period lasts several days in December and develops in Basilica of Santa Eulalia, historic centre, squares and municipal spaces.
Among the associated traditions, the religious acts, procession, cultural activities, music, neighbourhood coexistence and municipal programming. Participan principalmente City Council, associations, neighbors, families, visitors and cultural entities, 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.
Merida stands out for the International Classical Theater Festival, the Roman archaeological complex, museums and a stable cultural agenda.