2018
25
May
2018
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15:06
Europe/Amsterdam
On 21 June 2018, people across the world will take part in World Tapas Day – an annual international event, celebrating the traditional Spanish tapa.
The event which is celebrated from 13 June until 21 June centres on Spain’s famous tapas, which...
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31
January
2018
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17:17
Europe/Amsterdam
The annual Flamenco Festival returns to Sadler’s Wells Theatre for its fifteenth edition this February. Some of the world’s finest flamenco dancers will be coming together under one roof between 14 and 25 February. This year with a feminine focus, an...
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25
January
2018
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18:19
Europe/Amsterdam
The first edition of Madrid Design Festival comes to the capital city of Madrid in February with a wide array of activities, exhibitions and workshops taking place throughout the city.
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2017
20
February
2017
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12:53
Europe/Amsterdam
Feb 22, 2017 to Feb 26, 2017
Calling all art lovers! This week the Spanish capital celebrates ARCOmadrid, the International Contemporary Art Fair at the IFEMA Exhibition Centre in Madrid. ARCOmadrid is the international meeting point for art enthu...
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2015
19
May
2015
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09:00
Europe/Amsterdam
After the phenomenal success of Tapas España by José Pizarro (2013) and Iberica London (2014), this summer’s Hay Festival edition will include a new Spanish themed tapas pop-up nestled amongst the books and crowds – hosted by HISPANIA London, and cre...
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2014
23
July
2014
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19:07
Europe/Amsterdam
August is almost upon us and anyone planning to visit Spain next month may find themselves immersed in some of the most fun and wacky fiestas on earth. Most towns hold their own fiestas, and cities like Madrid have different neighbourhood fiestas eac...
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28
May
2014
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17:36
Europe/Amsterdam
After the phenomenal success of Tapas España by José Pizarro at last year’s Hay Festival, this summer’s edition (Thursday 22 May – Sunday 1 June) will include a new Spanish themed tapas pop-up nestled amongst the books and crowds – hosted by group he...
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02
May
2014
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19:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Nature lovers and active travellers rejoice, next year the beautiful Canary Island of Tenerife will hold its first walking festival from 10-14 March 2015. The island’s dramatic scenery and natural beauty is becoming more and more recognised, already ...
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02
April
2014
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17:37
Europe/Amsterdam
From 22 to 27 September the Canary Island of Tenerife will welcome back the Starmus Festival.Dedicated to stargazing, the festival will not only allow fans to enjoy Tenerife's Teide National Park in all its glory, but will give astronomy fans the cha...
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27
February
2014
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12:24
Europe/Amsterdam
The annual Flamenco Festival is coming back to London’s Sadler’s Wells from 1-15 March and is set to be another exciting season of flamenco dance and music.This year fans can choose from six different shows, kicking off with flamenco icon Sara Baras....
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09
January
2014
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13:19
Europe/Amsterdam
From 13 January to 14 February the Canary Islands International Music Festival will be celebrating its 30th anniversary and to mark the occasion it will welcome the world renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra and famous conductor, Maestro Ricardo Muti....
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2013
18
December
2013
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11:52
Europe/Amsterdam
From 24 January to 9 February 2014, the streets of Madrid will come alive with the tastes and smells of some of the most delicious dishes in Spain during the fifth annual Gastrofestival.Visitors will be taken on a culinary journey through the capital...
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18
September
2013
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13:45
Europe/Amsterdam
Segovia will host the Hay Festival this month, a prestigious international literary event which brings together acclaimed authors and artists from around the world.The beautiful, historic Castilian town is the perfect location for the festival, brimm...
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10
September
2013
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18:30
Europe/Amsterdam
Logroño in La Rioja is gearing up to celebrate the annual wine harvest festival, which takes place between 20th and 25th September. The festival will see Rioja wine flowing freely into wine glasses across the city, as well as in some exquisite wine-f...
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04
September
2013
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17:48
Europe/Amsterdam
From 20 until 28 September, San Sebastián will come alive with the 61st annual film festival. This key celebration of all things cinematic is held in the bustling Basque city of San Sebastián and over the last six decades it has become one of the mos...
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18
July
2013
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12:34
Europe/Amsterdam
This year's FlB (Benicàssim International Festival) starts today and runs until 21 July. Queens Of The Stone Age, Beady Eye, Primal Scream, Arctic Monkeys and The Killers will all be headlining on the Maravillas stage over the next four days.On top o...
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17
May
2013
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17:37
Europe/Amsterdam
With the Hay Festival fast approaching, Spanish chef José Pizarro is putting the last preparations in place for gastro pop-up Tapas España by José Pizarro; a unique food emporium that will be found nestled between the books and crowds of the Hay Fest...
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10
May
2013
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13:32
Europe/Amsterdam
Each year people all over the world eagerly await the summer solstice – the shortest night of the year in the height of summer. However nowhere celebrates it quite like A Coruña in north-western Spain, with The Bonfires of Saint John (Hogueras de San...
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08
April
2013
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17:31
Europe/Amsterdam
Every spring Córdoba bursts into bloom with the annual Patios Festival. Visitors are welcomed in to private homes to admire flower decorated courtyards as they compete in the annual ‘Battle of the Flowers’ marking the start of the spring festivities....
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27
March
2013
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19:20
Europe/Amsterdam
At this summer’s Hay Festival (23rd May – 2nd June) visitors will find a rather unusual food emporium nestled amongst the books and crowds – in the form of a pop up tapas bar hosted by José Pizarro and created by the Spanish Tourist Office.
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11
March
2013
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17:21
Europe/Amsterdam
Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is the last week of Lent and undoubtedly one of the country’s most important festivals since it forms an integral part of Spanish identity. Most Spanish cities, towns and villages have their own unique, centuries-old tradi...
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26
February
2013
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15:06
Europe/Amsterdam
The Spanish Tourist Office speaks to Miguel Marin, Director of the Flamenco Festival about what to expect from the 10 year anniversary flamenco programme
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03
January
2013
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16:53
Europe/Amsterdam
While the rest of Europe is freezing in January and February, the Canary Islands celebrate a month-long classical music festival across all of the eight islands.For 30 years international artists, orchestras and soloists have gathered in the Canaries...
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2012
29
November
2012
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15:41
Europe/Amsterdam
At the end of Autumn, Leon celebrates 1960s Mod culture with the Purple Weekend Festival, with fans coming from all over the world to enjoy concerts, art and a display of costumes and hairstyles from the era.Headlining at the event, which runs from 6...
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