Festivals in Ames

Local Ames Holidays

Ames divides its festive calendar between parish celebrations, municipal cultural programming and local holidays approved by the Council. By 2026, the official website of local Ames holidays indica dos días no laborables propios del municipio.

• Name of the municipality's festivities: The municipal labour reference of 2026 is linked to the Easter Monday and to Ascension day, along with parish festivals and cultural programming distributed by Bertamiráns, O Milladoiro and the parishes.
• Main celebration day: in 2026 they include the 6 April, Easter Monday, and 14 May, Ascension day.
• Usual duration: public holidays are specific days; The cultural and summer programming may extend over several days or weeks depending on the official agenda.
• Usual places: Bertamiráns, O Milladoiro, houses of culture, municipal facilities, squares, parishes and natural spaces where cultural, sports and family activities are held.
• Associated traditions: Holy Week and Easter activities, Ascension celebrations, cultural events, routes, music, theater, sports and children's or family programming.
• Who participates: City Council of Ames, cultural and neighbourhood entities, associations, educational centres, families, youth, seniors, parish residents and visitors.
• Local public holiday: The municipal plenary session approved for 2026 the Monday 6 April and the Thursday 14 May. These days are not equivalent to the entire period of activities or parties.
• Other cultural events: The Council publishes its own agenda with theatre, music, environmental activities, routes, summer programmes and proposals in Bertamiráns and O Milladoiro.
• Otras ofertas culturales: nature tourism, routes along the river, Camiños de Santiago through Ames, Ponte Maceira, Augapesada, Pazo da Peregrina, religious heritage and municipal cultural programming.