Events Calendar: Experience the Magic of Jerez All Year Round
Jerez is a city with a vibrant pulse throughout the twelve months of the year. Each season brings unique festivals, world-renowned events, and traditions that fill the streets with color and joy. Planning your trip around one of these events is the best way to have an authentic and unforgettable experience.
At Antonio Parra Tourist Apartments, we want to make sure you don't miss anything. That's why we have created this calendar with the most important dates.
Note: Exact dates may have slight variations. We recommend confirming them on official websites before your trip.
Spring in Jerez: Flamenco, Motor Racing, and the Great Fair 🐎
Spring transforms the city. It is Jerez's main season, when its most international events take place.
1. Jerez Festival (February 20th to March 7th, 2026)
This is the most important flamenco dance and Spanish dance festival in the world. The Villamarta Theatre, the city's scenic heart, becomes the epicenter of the festival, hosting the biggest stars on the national and international scene. For two weeks, Jerez breathes art everywhere.
2. Holy Week (March 29th to April 5th, 2026)
Declared of National Tourist Interest, Jerez's Holy Week (*Semana Santa*) is overwhelming. More than 40 brotherhoods parade through the historic center in an atmosphere of deep respect, art, and devotion.
3. Spanish Motorcycle Grand Prix MotoGP™ (April 24th to 26th, 2026)
The roar of engines invades Jerez. Thousands of bikers from all over the world arrive at the Jerez-Ángel Nieto Circuit for one of the most exciting races on the world calendar. The atmosphere throughout the city is electric.
4. Horse Fair (Feria del Caballo) (May 9th to 16th, 2026)
Jerez's great week! Declared of International Tourist Interest, the Horse Fair is an explosion of joy. Casetas (tents), Sherry wine, parades of riders and carriages, and flamenco as the soundtrack in the spectacular González Hontoria Park.
5. Vinoble: International Exhibition of Noble Wines (May 30th to June 1st, 2026)
This international exhibition, held every two years in Jerez de la Frontera, is dedicated exclusively to the world's noble, generous, fortified, and special sweet wines. For several days, the Alcázar of Jerez becomes the global epicenter of oenology, bringing together producers, experts, sommeliers, and enthusiasts for tastings, presentations, and unique gatherings.
Summer: Nights of Music and Rhythm 🎶
Summer nights in Jerez have a special charm, with concert cycles and flamenco under the stars.
6. Flamenco Fridays and Bulería Festival (July and August 2026)
These are the two major flamenco events of the summer. Held outdoors, in winery courtyards or the Alcázar, they bring together the most important figures in singing, guitar playing, and dancing.
7. Tío Pepe Festival (July and August 2026)
A cycle of top-level national and international concerts held in the incomparable setting of the González Byass Wineries. Music, gastronomy, and wine come together in magical evenings.
Autumn: The Harvest and Passion for Wine 🍇
September is the month of wine. The city pays homage to its main sign of identity.
8. Harvest Festival (Fiestas de la Vendimia) (August and September 2026)
Declared of International Tourist Interest. The central event is the Grape Treading (*Pisa de la Uva*) in front of the Cathedral, but for two weeks there are master tastings, concerts, and activities revolving around wine culture.
Winter: The Magic of Jerez Christmas 🎄
Christmas in Jerez is unique, unlike any other.
9. The Zambombas of Jerez (November 21st to December 25th)
Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest. It is not a concert, it is a shared celebration. Friends, families, and neighbors gather in courtyards and corrals to sing unique Christmas carols, sharing *pestiños* (pastries) and a glass of wine. It is the most genuine expression of Christmas in Jerez.
Check our Zambombas 2025 calendar here...
As you can see, there is always a good reason to visit Jerez!