Festivals in Cáceres
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Cáceres, municipality of Cáceres, in Extremadura.
San Jorge, San Fernando Fair and Cáceres holidays
The most iconic festival in Cáceres honours Saint George, whose main date is 23 April. The day before, a great parade of dragons, schools, associations and characters from legend travels through the city. After reaching the Plaza Mayor, the victory of Saint George is represented, the dragon is burned and the children's search for the golden chickens begins. The usual route crosses Ronda de la Pizarra, Avenida de España, San Antón, Gran Vía and Plaza Mayor to San Blas.
El St. George's programme 2026 It began with the proclamation on 18 April and culminated with the parade on the 22nd and the patron saint's holiday on the 23rd. More than 3,100 people and 27 dragons participated; The City Council incorporated sections for reduced mobility and hearing sensitivity. Schoolchildren, associations, the San Jorge Fraternal Association, cultural companies, municipal services, families and visitors participate in the theatrical performance, the fires and the search.
La Feria de San Fernando It is the second great cycle. In 2026 its programme was extended from the previous activities of the 24 May hasta el 31 May, ocho días. The fairgrounds concentrated booths and attractions; The Paseo de Cánovas hosted the agri-food and crafts fair from the 26th to the 31st, and the Era de los Mártires bullring held celebrations on the 28th, 29th and 31st. The programming added sports, family events, senior choirs, music and special transportation.
Los local public holidays in Cáceres in 2026 son el 23 April, Saint George, and the 29 May, within the San Fernando Fair. Only those two dates have a local work nature; the entire duration of each holiday programme is longer.