Córdoba has a festival almost every month. This calendar lists the main events with the dates we could confirm. Dates marked as an estimate are not yet official, so check the organiser before you plan around them.
How to read this calendar
Each entry shows the dates and the source type. Dates for 2026 come from official Córdoba websites. Dates for 2027 marked “estimate” come from a calendar site and are not yet confirmed. Information checked on 1 October 2026.
Spring: the busiest season
| Event | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semana Santa | 21 to 28 March 2027 | Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday; 38 brotherhoods |
| Battle of Flowers | Late April 2027 (estimate) | Carnation parade, Paseo de la Victoria |
| Cruces de Mayo | 29 April to 3 May 2026; 2027 estimate: same dates | Flower crosses in squares and patios |
| Patios Festival | 4 to 17 May 2026; 2027 estimate: 5 to 18 May | UNESCO intangible heritage; free |
| Feria de Córdoba | 22 to 30 May 2026; late May 2027 | Fair at El Arenal |
Summer
| Event | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kalendas en Cordvba | From 3 June 2026 | Visits, theatre, workshops, music and food (official tourism site) |
| Noche Blanca del Flamenco | 20 June 2026; June 2027 (to be confirmed) | Free flamenco from sunset to sunrise across the city |
| Guitar Festival | 1 to 11 July 2026; 24 June to 10 July 2027 (estimate) | International guitar concerts |
| Neighborhood fairs | July to September | Local festivities in city districts |
Autumn and winter
| Event | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cabalcor Horse Fair | 8 September to 14 October 2026 | Pure Spanish horse contests at the Royal Stables |
| Cosmopoética | 25 September to 3 October 2026 | International poetry festival |
| FLORA | 12 to 22 October 2026 | Contemporary floral art in historic patios |
| World Cheese Awards | 12 to 15 November 2026 | Price to be confirmed |
| Christmas in Córdoba | 1 December 2026 to 6 January 2027 | Lights, markets, zambombas; mostly free |
| Carnival | 26 January to 21 February 2027 (estimate) | Chirigotas at the Gran Teatro |
| Andalusia Day | 28 February 2027 | Regional celebration |
The Noche Blanca del Flamenco
The Noche Blanca del Flamenco turns the old town into an open-air flamenco circuit: free performances in plazas, streets and historic sites from sunset to sunrise, according to the tourism website. It is one of the city’s most crowded nights, so go early if you want a good spot.
Sources
Sources: Córdoba Tourism: events and festivals; Spain.info: Noche Blanca del Flamenco; Explore Córdoba: festival calendar. Information checked on 1 October 2026.
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