What to do in Albacete in mayo

Three Kings parade on January 5 down Calle Ancha to the fairground, with sweets handed out to children along the route.

Villarrobledo Carnival February 12-21 — Castilla-La Mancha's largest, 50 km away, with its national parade and famous mock-wedding contest.

Flamingos at the Pétrola Salt Lagoon Nature Reserve — sizable flocks arrive March to May at the saline lake 30 km from the city.

Hellín's Tamborada during Holy Week (Easter Sunday April 5) — UNESCO Intangible Heritage marking its 150th anniversary in 2026 with over 20,000 drums.

Night of San Juan on June 23 — a torch procession from City Hall, bonfires at the fairground and fireworks for the city's patron saint.

Motorbike and car races at the Circuito de Albacete, 4 km from town, with most of the 2026 calendar in the second half of the year.

Assumption of the Virgin on August 15, a national holiday, with the city idling before the Feria explosion.

Feria de Albacete September 7-17 — a Festival of International Tourist Interest since 2008, centered on the circular fairground and its iron Puerta de Hierros gate.

Abycine International Film Festival October 20-29 — the 28th edition of independent cinema across the city's screens.

All Saints' Day on November 1 — cemetery visits and huesos de santo and buñuelos filling the pastry shops.

Christmas lights and tree at the Altozano and Parque de Abelardo Sánchez, with a market and ice rink in the centre.