From the UNESCO Patio Festival to the Feria, Holy Week and the Flamenco Night, Córdoba celebrates all year long.
Córdoba's carnival brings satirical chirigotas to the Gran Teatro, costumed street parades and the festive Domingo de Piñata in February. Authentically local.
28 February celebrates Andalusian autonomy with a flag-raising ceremony, flamenco, free entry to monuments and traditional gastronomy across Córdoba.
Complete guide to Córdoba's Holy Week (29 March – 5 April 2026): 40 brotherhoods, processions at the Mezquita, the silent Madrugada, and tips for where to stand.
Montilla-Moriles PDO wine tasting fair beside Córdoba's Alcázar. Fino, amontillados and Pedro Ximénez poured by over 15 local bodegas. Free entry, tastings from €13.
Córdoba's April flower parade: 100,000 carnations fly between decorated floats and spectators along the Paseo de la Victoria, creating a multicoloured carpet.
Córdoba's May Crosses: flower-decked monumental crosses in streets and squares, a neighbourhood decoration contest and a festive prelude to the UNESCO Patio Festival.
Córdoba's UNESCO Patio Festival: residents open flower-filled courtyards in a centenary competition. Geraniums, jasmine and bougainvillea throughout May. Free.
Córdoba's great Andalusian fair with 80+ casetas all open free to the public, Andalusian horses, flamenco sevillanas and eight festive days by the Guadalquivir.
Spain's largest free flamenco festival: one night of performances across 11 stages set in Córdoba's historic monuments and squares. Free, from 10:30 pm to dawn.
World-class guitar festival with classical, flamenco and contemporary concerts in Córdoba's historic theatres each July. Masterclasses open to the public. €10–40.
Floral art festival transforming Córdoba's historic patios and palaces into botanical galleries with monumental installations by international artists. Free entry.
From early December to January, Córdoba marks Christmas with an artisan market, illuminations, flamenco zambombas and the twelve-grape New Year tradition.
Everything you need to know to make the most of Córdoba's two major events
Climate, crowds and best time for each event.
Our accommodation recommendations by neighbourhood and budget.
Restaurants and tapas bars near the festival venues.
Transport, opening hours and tips for making the most of events.
Discover where the main events take place.
A complete guide to dealing with the heat during festivals.