Are you visiting Mérida? If you’re lucky you’ll be able to coincide with a special date and attend one of its popular festivals.
Merida’s best-known local fiestas
Here you have a list of the traditional festivals of Mérida with their dates and a brief description:
MÉRIDA INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
- Date: From the beginning of July to the end of August.
- This festival is a tribute to Greco-Latin traditions. Theatrical performances, operas, ballets and classical music concerts are held in the emblematic Roman Theatre of Mérida, offering spectators a unique experience in an incomparable historical setting.
- Web Oficial: www.festivaldemerida.es
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EASTER
- Date: Week preceding Easter Sunday.
- Recognised as a Festival of International Tourist Interest, Easter Week in Mérida is especially famous for the procession of the Santísimo Cristo de la O, which takes place in the early hours of Good Friday morning in the Roman Amphitheatre, offering a liturgical spectacle full of emotion and solemnity.
- Web Oficial: www.semanasantademerida.org
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ROMAN CARNIVAL
- Date: Between February and March.
- It is a festival that combines the spirit of carnival with the Roman history of the city. The comparsas and chirigotas liven up the streets, culminating in events such as the Concurso de Comparsas y Chirigotas and the traditional Entierro de la Sardina (Burial of the Sardine).
- Web Oficial: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064181887042
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EMERITA LVDICA
- Date: Early June.
- This is a total immersion into the Roman world of the 1st century AD. Through various activities, participants and visitors can experience what daily life was like in Mérida during the height of the Roman Empire.
- Web: www.turismomerida.org/emeritalvdica
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MARTYR SAINT EULALIA
- Date: 10 December.
- In honour of the Patron Saint of Mérida, the city dresses up in festivity and devotion. Pilgrimages and processions mark this special day, where the image of the Martyr Saint Eulalia is carried in procession through the streets of the city.
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FAIRS AND FESTIVALS OF MERIDA
- Date: End of August and beginning of September.
- This is a time of gathering for locals and tourists alike. Festivities range from bullfighting events to musical concerts, enlivening both the city centre and the fairgrounds.
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STONE & MUSIC FESTIVAL
- Date: End of August and beginning of September.
- On the spectacular stage of the Roman Theatre, this music festival brings together renowned national and international musicians, offering unforgettable nights of music and culture.
- Web: stoneandmusicfestival.com
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