Festivals in Celanova

Local festivals of Celanova

The municipal tourist information highlights several celebrations specific to Celanova and its parishes. Of particular relevance are the Romaría Etnográfica Raigame, la Ramallosa, el Piñata Saturday, the festivals of San Roque y otras citas parroquiales.

• Name of the municipality's festivities: Raigame Ethnographic Romaría, Ramallosa, Sábado de Piñata, San Roque and parish festivals.
• Main celebration day: Raigame is celebrated on 17 May in Vilanova dos Infantes; San Roque is located in mid-August; Ramallosa is celebrated the first weekend in August.
• Usual duration: Raigame focuses on the Day of Galician Literature; Ramallosa occupies the first weekend of August; San Roque and the parish festivals are organised around its main days.
• Usual places: Vilanova dos Infantes, historic centre of Celanova, Praza Maior, Baroque Cloister, parishes and municipal cultural spaces.
• Associated traditions: crafts and popular tradition in Raigame, celebration of the Ramallosa, Entroido activities on Piñata Saturday, patron saint festivities, festivals, folklore, music and cultural events.
• Who participates: Concello, asociaciones, colectivos culturales, vecindario, parroquias, comerciantes, familias y visitantes.
• Local public holiday: Celanova's current local work calendar for 2026 has not been confirmed from an official source; It is advisable to review it at the Xunta, BOP of Ourense or Concello before planning procedures.
• Other cultural events: Folklore Festival with traditional dances in the Baroque Cloister and trade fair organised by the association of merchants and businessmen.
• Otras ofertas culturales: Mosteiro de San Salvador, Capela de San Miguel, Torre das Campás, Rudesindus exhibition, Casa dos Poetas, Castromao, Vilanova dos Infantes and historic centre.