Festivals in Leganés
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Leganés, municipality of Madrid, in Madrid.
Festivals in Butarque y San Nicasio
The patron saint festivities of Nuestra Señora de Butarque Their main date is 15 August. In 2026, the municipal bases establish the festive period of the 7 August to 16, with a duration of diez días and area throughout Leganés. The other great employer appointment is San Nicasio: the period planned for 2026 is from 7 October to 12, durante seis días. The same document places the San Juan festivities, from 19 June to 24, in Zarzaquemada, Leganés Norte, Vereda de los Estudiantes and Los Frailes.
Among the usual traditions of Butarque are the proclamation, the activity of the clubs, concerts and family events in the Plaza de España, the Plaza Mayor, Paseo de Colón and the fairgrounds. The religious cycle includes the solemn transfer of the image between the Butarque hermitage and the church of San Salvador. The City Council, the Nuestra Señora de Butarque Association, the clubs, local entities, artists and neighbors participate. The above dates delimit the festive periods of 2026; The final daily programme determines which events are held each day.
Local public holidays in 2026: The municipal plenary session approved the 14 August and the 9 October. They are the two local non-working days and should not be confused with the patron saint's day of 15 August or with the full duration of the Butarque and San Nicasio festivals.