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Culture and events in Granada

Granada's calendar is built around a handful of dates that change the feel of the city: Holy Week in spring, the Day of the Cross in early May, the Corpus fair in late spring, and a music and dance festival in the Alhambra venues in summer. Flamenco runs all year. Here is what each one is and how to plan around it.

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6 eventsRecurring dates worth planning around
21–28 Mar 2027Holy Week
3 MayDay of the Cross
June–JulyMusic and Dance Festival
Through the year

The main events in order

A gilded iron screen inside a Granada church
A gilded iron screen inside a Granada church

Day of the Taking

When
2 January
What it is
Marks the Catholic Monarchs entering the city in 1492, with an official act at the Royal Chapel and the town hall. The date is debated locally.
For your trip
Expect crowds around Plaza del Carmen and a heavy police presence.

Holy Week (Semana Santa)

When
21–28 March 2027
What it is
The week before Easter, with brotherhood processions through the streets every day.
For your trip
Book early and expect crowds and closed streets on the processional routes.

Day of the Cross

When
3 May
What it is
Crosses decorated with flowers are set up in streets, squares and patios, and judged in a city competition. It is a Festival of Tourist Interest in Andalusia.
For your trip
A good moment to wander the old quarters for the displays.

Corpus Christi fair

When
The week around Thursday 27 May 2027
What it is
Granada's big fair, with a Tarasca parade, a solemn procession from the Cathedral and a fairground. In 2026 it ran 30 May to 6 June.
For your trip
Check opening hours around the Corpus Thursday holiday.

Music and Dance Festival

When
June and July
What it is
A long-running festival with concerts and dance in Alhambra venues such as the Patio de los Arrayanes, the Generalife Theatre and the Palace of Charles V. In 2026 it ran 11 June to 12 July.
For your trip
Check the festival's official programme for dates and tickets.

Flamenco

When
All year
What it is
Shows in the Sacromonte and in venues around the centre.
For your trip
Book ahead in busy periods. See Granada in 3 days⁠.

Holy Week and Corpus Christi follow Easter, so their dates change every year. The dates shown are for 2027, with 2026 for comparison where the 2027 programme is not out.

The façade of Granada Cathedral
The façade of Granada Cathedral
Street art on a wall in Granada
Street art on a wall in Granada
A street of craft and souvenir shops
A street of craft and souvenir shops
If you…

Which one to plan around

A flamenco show in a Sacromonte cave
A flamenco show in a Sacromonte cave
Want the biggest street spectacleHoly Week

Daily processions for a week. Book your stay well ahead.

Like flowers and old streetsThe Day of the Cross

Decorated crosses in the squares and patios on 2–3 May.

Want a party and a local fairThe Corpus Christi fair

A week of parades, processions and fairground in late May or June.

Want music in the AlhambraThe Music and Dance Festival

Summer concerts in some of the most beautiful venues in the city.

Prefer fewer crowdsAvoid Holy Week and Corpus week

See Best time to visit for the calmer months.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest festival in Granada?

Holy Week and the Corpus Christi fair are two of the biggest celebrations of the year. Both follow Easter, so their dates change annually.

When is Holy Week in Granada in 2027?

Palm Sunday is 21 March 2027 and Easter Sunday is 28 March, so Holy Week runs from 21 to 28 March.

When is the Corpus fair in 2027?

Corpus Christi falls on Thursday 27 May 2027 and the fair runs for the week around it. In 2026 it ran from 30 May to 6 June.

Is the Granada music and dance festival held every year?

Yes, it runs each summer. The 2026 edition was the 75th and ran from 11 June to 12 July.

Can I see flamenco in Granada all year?

Yes. Shows run through the year in the Sacromonte and in venues around the centre. Book ahead in busy periods.

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