Festivals in Pontevedra
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Pontevedra, municipality of Pontevedra, in Galicia.
Virgen Peregrina, Feira Franca y cultura
The reference celebration is Virgen Peregrina, with main day second sunday of august. The usual holiday period lasts several days in August and develops in Sanctuary of the Peregrina, Alameda, squares and streets of the historic centre.
Among the associated traditions, the procession, concerts, fair, children's activities, festivals, popular culture and celebrations in the historic centre. Participan principalmente City Council, brotherhoods, associations, neighbors, families and visitors, 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.
Pontevedra stands out for the Feira Franca, the historic centre, museums, theater, festivals and cultural programming in squares and facilities.