Quiet Hour: Every day from 20:00 to 21:00 at the fairground for a more inclusive fair.
Medieval market: At Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Park from September 4 to 6.
Cascamorras: Farewell on September 5 and Race on September 9 (local holiday).
Fair from Monday, August 31 to Sunday, September 6, 2026
Enjoy the programme of the Guadix Fair and Festivities 2026: major concerts, open-air dances, children’s activities, theatre, bullfighting events and traditions.
Programme at a glance — Daily agenda
29AUG
Saturday · Pre-Fair
12:00 h
Horse Ride
Gathering next to the entrance of Parque del Vivero
Equestrian route through the streets of Guadix: Av. Medina Olmos Avenue, Plaza de las Américas, Mariana Pineda Avenue, Manuel de Falla Street, Pedro de Mendoza, Plaza de las Américas, Buenos Aires Avenue to IES Acci and return to Plaza de las Américas, Medina Olmos Avenue and Humilladero Street.
Meeting pointEntrance to Parque del Vivero
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Note: all participating riders must have the corresponding insurance.
From 08:30 h
XXVIII Vintage Motorcycle Gathering «El Pico»
Organised by: Association of Friends of Yesterday’s Motorcycles
A classic pre-fair event ideal for motor enthusiasts. It will feature an exhibition, urban and interurban route, prizes and raffles. Only motorcycles over 30 years old are eligible.
LocationPedro Antonio de Alarcón Municipal Park
RegistrationFrom €15 (gift bag for the first 150 registered participants)
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Note: all participants must wear a helmet and have the corresponding insurance.
31AUG
Monday · Fair Opening
14:00 h
Midday Fair
The Fair and Festivities 2026 begin
The Guadix Fair officially begins with the midday atmosphere at the Fairground: stalls, rides and the lively atmosphere typical of the start of the festivities.
LocationFairground
AdmissionFree
18:30 h
Los Taps
La Taponera Company
A show for all audiences, full of humour, magic and fun for the whole family, presented by La Taponera Company.
21:00 h
Official Lighting Switch-on
The visual starting signal for the 2026 Fair
The traditional switch-on of the fairground lights symbolically marks the beginning of the Fair nights in Guadix.
LocationFairground
AdmissionFree
21:00 h
Dulcinea
starring Paloma San Basilio
The Mira de Amescua Theatre hosts Dulcinea, a large-scale production starring the renowned singer and actress Paloma San Basilio. The production, written and directed by Juan Carlos Rubio with musical direction by Julio Awad, combines theatre and live music to offer a renewed and exciting vision of the world of the Cervantes character.
LocationMira de Amescua Theatre
Advance ticket20 € · Pipper Bookshop
On-the-day box office23 €
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Advance purchase is recommended: limited capacity.
22:30 h
Visconti Nights — «Bossa do Raiz»
Live music at the Foundation
The performance series Visconti Nights begins at the Julio Visconti Foundation with a musical evening featuring Bossa do Raiz.
LocationJulio Visconti Foundation
AdmissionFree admission until capacity is reached
At 11:00 h
Train rides for seniors
Train ride for residents of the FOAM Residential Home, and a pneumatic-wheel train ride for Guadix’s Active Participation Centre for Older People.
At 12:00 h
Virtual Reality Experience
Virtual reality headset session for residents of the FOAM Residential Home.
At 12:00 h
Water activities and giant-head workshops
At Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Park.
21:00 h
Official Proclamation of the 2026 Fair
Presented by Javier Jiménez Ortiz
Institutional ceremony that officially opens the festivities. During the event, the 2026 Guadix City Totem Award will be presented to Proyecto Hombre. The evening will feature a performance by the Guadix City Symphonic Band together with singer Theresa Mood, under the direction of Ricardo J. Espigares Carrillo.
LocationConstitution Square
AdmissionFree admission
22:30 h
Dance
Featuring the Orchestra “ORQUESTA NORTE”
At the Municipal Pavilion.
02SEP
Wednesday · Children’s Day
🎉 Children’s Day: Throughout the day, fairground rides will have reduced prices.
At 10:30 h
Train ride for seniors
Train ride for residents of Santa Teresa de Jornet Residential Home.
At 11:30 h
Virtual Reality Experience
Virtual reality headset session for residents of Santa Teresa de Jornet Residential Home.
12:00 h
Festivities Parade
Giants and Big Heads, street parades and marching bands
A large street procession with Giants and Big Heads and numerous street performers: «Acci Dancer», «K-Pop», «Kalesi», the brass bands Monkey Sound, La Malcriada, Incógnita and Fusión Fiestera, jugglers, illusion-throwers and many more.
Route: Departure from Villalegre Palace, Santa María del Buen Aire, Cathedral, Constitution Square, Magistral Domínguez, Ancha Street, Tárrago y Mateos, Tena Sicilia, Medina Olmos Avenue, Plaza de las Américas, Julia Gemella Acci, Paseo de la Cathedral entrance, Palace Arch, Santa María del Buen Aire.
At 18:00 h
Train ride – San José Residential Home
Train ride for residents of San José Residential Home.
19:00 h
Children’s musical performance: K-Pop Tribute
Designed for young people and children
A show packed with choreography, lights and the most viral songs of the global K-Pop phenomenon. Location: Constitution Square.
Admission€10 advance / €12 box office
Points of salePipper Bookshop · DTM · Bar El Bodegón · Bar Calatrava · Online at: giglon.com
20:30 h
Celebration in Honour of Our Seniors
Afternoon tea and dinner in honour of Guadix’s senior citizens.
21:00 h
Visconti Nights — «De la Tierra»
Flamenco group of Victoria Hernández
The Visconti Nights series offers an evening of pure flamenco art with the show De la Tierra, performed by Victoria Hernández and her flamenco group.
LocationJulio Visconti Foundation
AdmissionFree admission until capacity is reached
22:00 h
Joana Jiménez in Concert
At the Municipal Marquee
A great evening at the Municipal Marquee featuring the outstanding voice of Joana Jiménez.
LocationMunicipal Marquee
AdmissionFree admission
Following
Dance
Featuring the Orchestra “Vintash”
Popular dance at the Municipal Marquee.
11:00 h
Morning Music: «Eco de Musa Musical Show»
Performance at the F.O.A.M. Residential Home.
12:00 h
Children’s activities: water slide and foam party
Refreshing children’s activities right in the street: a water slide and a big foam party for the little ones.
LocationCalle Ancha Street
18:00 h
Afternoon Music: «Eco de Musa Musical Show»
Performance at the San José Association Residential Homes.
18:30 h
Family Theatre: «Alone»
By the Mai Clown company
She’s the queen of the house, the smartest and the prettiest! A hugely fun afternoon for the whole family with this fantastic show.
LocationPlaza Santa Luparia
AdmissionFree
20:00 h
Javier Botía
World mentalism champion
Organised by the Friends of Mystery Association and the Festivities Council. An unpredictable show combining mentalism, suggestion, humour and improvisation with direct audience involvement.
LocationMira de Amescua Theatre
Price16 €
Points of saleKiosko Salike · D’Live · Electrodomésticos Aranda · Liceo Accitano
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Advance purchase is recommended: limited capacity.
21:30 h
Visconti Nights — Pedro Chillón
«Bailo como tu padre»
Pedro Chillón presents his acclaimed and witty show Bailo como tu padre as part of the concert series at the Julio Visconti Foundation.
LocationJulio Visconti Foundation
AdmissionFree admission until capacity is reached
22:30 h
Hechizo — Tribute to Héroes del Silencio
Free open-air concert
Constitution Square hosts one of the most anticipated live shows in the rock programme with the renowned tribute band Hechizo.
LocationConstitution Square
AdmissionFree admission
22:30 h
Dance
Featuring the Orchestra Norte
Popular dance at the Municipal Marquee.
From 00:30 h
Monodosis — The Indie Party
The best indie rhythm of the night
After the open-air dance, the Municipal Marquee fills with the best indie rhythm courtesy of Monodosis.
LocationMunicipal Marquee
AdmissionFree admission
11:00 h
Morning Music: «Eco de Musa»
Performance at the Santa Teresa de Jornet Residential Home.
12:00 h
Medieval Market and Children’s Activities
The Medieval Market kicks off, along with children’s activities and Caroca-mask workshops at Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Park.
LocationPedro Antonio de Alarcón Park
17:00 h
Grand Mixed Bullfight
Rejoneadora Lea Vicens · Oliva Soto · Olga Casado
One of the most deeply rooted traditional events of Guadix’s festive week, holding its grand mixed bullfight at the Plaza de Toros.
LocationPlaza de Toros — Caño de San Antón
19:00 h
Musical Evening: «Eco de Musa»
Performance at the Active Participation Centre.
21:00 h
Flamenco Show «Mudéjar»
Los Giménez y amigos flamencos
The Mira de Amescua Theatre hosts this flamenco performance full of depth and virtuosity by the renowned group Los Giménez y amigos flamencos.
LocationMira de Amescua Theatre
AdmissionFree admission until capacity is reached
22:30 h
Visconti Nights — Shannon OG
Live Celtic music
Immersive sounds and Celtic music in the intimate setting of the Julio Visconti Foundation with the group Shannon OG.
LocationJulio Visconti Foundation
AdmissionFree admission until capacity is reached
22:30 h
Dance
Featuring the Orchestra Calle 40
Popular dance at the Municipal Marquee.
LocationMunicipal Marquee
From 00:30 h
La Húngara in Concert
Big performance at the Municipal Marquee
One of the most beloved and popular voices in Spanish music takes the stage at the Municipal Marquee for a unique performance during Guadix’s big weekend.
LocationMunicipal Marquee
AdmissionFree admission until capacity is reached
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Notice: Arriving early is recommended due to expected large crowds.
12:00 h
Medieval Market and Children’s Activities
The Medieval Market continues along with activities for the little ones at Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Park.
LocationPedro Antonio de Alarcón Park
21:00 h
Visconti Nights — Gospel Sound Granada
Gospel music at the Foundation
Strength, energy and harmony with the Gospel Sound Granada concert in the Visconti Nights series.
LocationJulio Visconti Foundation
AdmissionFree admission until capacity is reached
22:30 h
Dance
Featuring the Orchestra Époka
Popular dance at the Municipal Marquee.
LocationMunicipal Marquee
22:30 h
Camela in Concert
The great headline concert of the 2026 Fair
The legendary duo Camela, creators of countless hits in Spanish popular music, will star in one of the most anticipated and unforgettable evenings on the main stage at Constitution Square.
LocationConstitution Square
Advance ticket20 €
On-the-day box office25 €
Points of salePipper Bookshop · DTM · El Bodegón · Bar Calatrava · Online at: giglon.com
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Advance purchase recommended: high-demand event.
23:45 h
Traditional Cascamorras Farewell
Compás de Santo Domingo
Traditional event announcing the imminent departure of the Cascamorras towards Baza, ahead of the September 6 race in Baza.
More information about the Cascamorras →
LocationCompás de Santo Domingo
From 00:30 h
King África
Big festive show at the Municipal Marquee
After the Camela concert, the party continues at the Municipal Marquee with the overwhelming show by King África to get the whole city dancing.
LocationMunicipal Marquee
AdmissionFree admission until capacity is reached
06SEP
Sunday · End of the Fair
11:30 h
Ribbon Race
Traditional event on the Guadix River
Fun popular competition.
LocationGuadix River (by the park)
12:00 h
Medieval Market and Water Slide
Last day of the Medieval Market at Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Park, along with children’s activities including a water slide on Calle Ancha.
20:30 h
Float Parade and End-of-Fair Party
Street parade, groups, brass bands and dancers
Grand traditional street parade through Guadix’s main streets with a colourful display of floats, music and entertainment: the parades «Kalesi Fantasía», «Dance Fusión», «Zumba Alaina», «Acróbatas y Fuego», «Dancer Fusión», «Ballet Sámballa Producciones» and Brazilian troupes, along with the brass bands Fusión Fiestera, Monkey Sound, Incógnita and La Malcriada.
Route: Departure from the Bus Station, Concepción Arenal, Medina Olmos Avenue, Plaza de las Américas, Buenos Aires Avenue, Benalúa Crossroads.
21:00 h
La Verbena de la Paloma
Zarzuela performed by the Teatro Lírico Andaluz company
Enjoy a fun and heartwarming performance of the famous zarzuela La Verbena de la Paloma, one of the most renowned works in Spanish lyric theatre.
LocationMira de Amescua Theatre
Advance ticket17 € · Pipper Bookshop
On-the-day box office19 €
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Advance purchase recommended: limited capacity.
22:00 h
Closing Dance
Featuring the Orchestra Norte
The last popular open-air dance of the 2026 Fair at the Municipal Marquee, ahead of the closing fireworks show.
LocationMunicipal Marquee
00:00 h (Midnight)
Grand Musical Fireworks Show
Grand finale by Pirotecnia Alpujarreña
The grand finale of the 2026 Guadix Fair arrives at midnight with a spectacular show of light, sound and fireworks at Plaza Julia Gemella Acci.
LocationPlaza Julia Gemella Acci
AdmissionFree
09SEP
Wednesday · Local Holiday
11:00 h
Children’s Cascamorras
A family-friendly version of the traditional race, designed for children to experience the Cascamorras festivity.
LocationPalacio Villalegre
11:30 h
Children’s activities
LocationParque Pedro A. de Alarcón
18:00 h
Traditional Cascamorras Race
Festival of International Tourist Interest
The highlight of Guadix’s tradition: the Cascamorras makes his way through the city while thousands of people paint him black and red in the streets. One of Andalusia’s most unique and crowded festivities.
More information about the Cascamorras →
RouteGuadix
AdmissionFree
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Tip: wear old clothes you don’t mind getting dirty — it’s tradition to get close and “blacken” the Cascamorras.
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