Festivals in Arteixo

Local festivals of Arteixo

Arteixo distributes its festive calendar between the municipal capital and the parishes. The Council's agenda and notices are the practical reference to confirm each year programmes, schedules, traffic cuts, San Xoán bonfires, festivals, children's activities and cultural events.

• Name of a notable patron saint's day: St James the Apostle in the parish of Arteixo.
• Main celebration day: 25 July, día de Santiago Apóstol.
• Usual duration: The programme can be concentrated around the main day and extended to the nearest weekend, depending on the annual organisation.
• Lugar habitual: urban centre of Arteixo and spaces close to the parish or municipal programming that are announced each year.
• Associated traditions: religious events, music, festivals, neighbourhood activities and cultural or leisure programming, according to the current official programme.
• Who participates: City Council, commissions or organizing entities, associations, neighbourhood, families and visitors.
• Local public holiday: A specific public holiday is not affirmed without the official calendar applicable to the year of consultation; It must be verified in the DOG, in the Xunta de Galicia or in the current municipal notice.
• Other cultural events: The municipal website publishes a leisure agenda and cultural news, and in summer it usually highlights programming linked to beaches, parishes and outdoor activities.
• Otras ofertas culturales y turísticas: Barrañán and Sabón coast, Pastoriza surroundings, parish heritage, sports activities, bikeArteixo and municipal tourist resources.