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Santiago's Entertainment Guide

Music

13/12/2024
19:00 | Auditorio de Galicia
In the Christmas Festival 2024 of the Escola Municipal de Música, the EMM groups and collectives will offer a musical day full of variety, to show the diversity and educational quality that is taught in this centre of cultural reference in the city.
20/12/2024
20:00 | Iglesia de la Compañía o de la Universidad
The Orchestra and Choir of the University of Santiago de Compostela will give as every year its Christmas concert. The recital will be on Friday 20 December at 20.00 hours in the University Church.
16/03/2025
18:00 | Capela Xeral de Ánimas
Cello concert by the Escola de Música Berenguela.
29/03/2025
19:00 | Colegiata Santa María a Real do Sar
Activities for all the family, with dance workshops and musical performances to celebrate the arrival of spring. 
07/06/2025
12:00 | Palacio de Congresos e Exposicións de Galicia
With more than 800 musicians on stage, this will be the most ambitious edition in the school's history, consolidating a new end-of-season festival format launched in 2022 that brings together music, education, performance, and community.
03/07/2025
20:00 | Praza das Praterías
Municipal Music Band of Santiago de Compostela & Symphonic Band of the Ateneo Musical del Puerto de Valencia Season 2024/25 ‘PASEOS’. Summer Cycle Conductor: Casiano Mouriño Maquieira & Luis Serrano Alarcón  
10/07/2025
20:00 | Praza das Praterías
Santiago de Compostela Municipal Music Band Season 2024/25 ‘PASEOS’ (WALKS) Summer Cycle Conductor: Casiano Mouriño Maquieira Trumpets: Juan Lois Diéguez, Alberto Xesús Busto Castaño and Manuel Otero Payno    
17/07/2025
20:00 | Praza das Praterías
Santiago de Compostela Municipal Music Band XXI Galician Saxophone Meeting Season 2024/25 ‘PASEOS’ (WALKS) Summer Cycle Conductor: Casiano Mouriño Maquieira Saxophones: Alicia Fermoselle Martín and Diego Mateo Iriarte (Winners of the Ramón...
25/09/2025
19:00 | Praza das Praterías
Santiago de Compostela Municipal Music Band Carapaus Season 2024/25 ‘PASEOS’ (WALKS)  Summer Cycle Maré Festival Conductor: Casiano Mouriño Maquieira

Dance

03/05/2025
20:00 | Casa das Máquinas
As part of the celebration of the 15-year trajectory of the Danza a Escena program, the Compostela Cultura agenda presents a double bill of free-access performances to enjoy the art of movement. Two stage works, PIES DE GALLINA and ZENEZ, take us to a space where contemporary dance becomes a...
21/06/2025
19:00 | Auditorio Abanca
The Mandala Solidarity Gala will take place on June 21, 2025, at the Auditorio Abanca in Santiago de Compostela. Organized by the wellness center Mandala, this gala aims to raise funds for Itínera, an Association of Volunteers for the Social Integration of People with Mental Disorders,...

Theatre

18/01/2025
18:00 | Auditorio de Galicia
The extraordinary story of three sisters who face daily obstacles and adversities to get to school. Three girls who live in any country, in a place that is as far away as it is near, who speak no specific language and, at the same time, speak them all. 
05/10/2025
17:00 | Teatro Compostela
A musical for the whole family full of colour and fantastic characters that will fill the audience with joy and humour. One of the most beloved characters in the world comes to save the ocean and all its inhabitants in an amazing visual and theatrical experience.
07/12/2025
18:00 | Teatro Compostela
The interaction with the audience, the spectacular live vocals, a great staging and attractive choreographies; plus a very funny presentation with our masters of ceremony, ensure an unforgettable experience in this show.

For children

22/06/2024
20:30
A unique day to enjoy with the whole family as an alternative plan in Santiago. Surprises and a lot of circus. 
05/10/2024
18:00 | Auditorio de Galicia
The teacher is brave, skilful and resourceful. She believes in the abilities of all the children and with them she has built a beautiful school in the forest with room for all animals. Her most beloved word is ‘freedom’, because the teacher wants her class to grow freely. However,...
19/10/2024
12:00 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
Storytelling by Sole Felloza.
Free
24/10/2024
18:00 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
Show by Paco Nogueiras.
25/10/2024
18:00 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
Storytelling for babies by Catuxa Cela.
25/10/2024
17:30 | Mupega (Museo Pedagóxico de Galicia)
Caxoto's oral storytelling show
13/11/2024
18:30 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
Workshop by Vermislab
14/11/2024
18:30 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
Workshop by María Meijide
22/11/2024
17:30 | Mupega (Museo Pedagógico de Galicia)
Children's workshop (6 to 10 years old)
23/11/2024
12:00 | Sede Afundación Santiago de Compostela
On the occasion of the celebration of the WORLD CHILDREN'S DAY, on 23rd NOVEMBER, Afundación invites the public to attend the show As aventuras de Mariña, which is part of the CULTURE FOR FOOD PROGRAMME.
29/11/2024 - 05/01/2025
16:00 | Iglesia de San Fiz de Solovio
From Friday 29 November to Sunday 5 January you can enjoy the impressive nativity scene donated and assembled by the nativity scene maker José Uzal: more than 500 figures make up this nativity scene which includes different scenes, moving pieces and also special lighting and sound...
Free
26/12/2024 - 04/01/2025
Recinto Ferial de Amio
NadalXogo will have various proposals and activities aimed at children aged 6 to 12 years old, such as the Ninja circuit, climbing wall, go-kart circuit, interactive cones, trampolines, konecta, table football, XXL inflatable and Merry Christmas inflatable.
18/01/2025
12:00 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
Storytelling by Ángeles Goás
29/01/2025
18:30 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
Workshop by O faiado de Nin
30/01/2025
18:00 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
Show by Pakolas
21/02/2025
17:00 | Mupega (Museo Pedagógico de Galicia)
Carnival is one of the most popular celebrations in Galicia. In this edition of the workshop we will approach some of its most traditional variants. We will explore what is probably the most elegant, the Carnival of Cobres, and we will develop our most creative side by recreating one of the...
03/03/2025
16:30 | Cidade da Cultura de Galicia
This year for the Entroido no Gaiás ball we travel to Mount Esmeralda and to the iconography of a literary saga that fascinates children of all generations: the wonderful world of Oz.
08/03/2025
11:00 | Área Central
The workshop ‘Actúa’ theatre dynamics for life is designed for ages between 7 and 11 years old. Theatre helps us in a very funny way to develop keys for life. We will work on voice, presence and inner calm among many other things, all with respectful group dynamics and...
15/03/2025
12:00 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
Storytelling by Bea Iglesias
22/03/2025
12:00 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
We celebrate Poetry Day with a storytelling by Servando Barreiro
Free
28/03/2025
18:30 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
We celebrate the 17th anniversary of the library with the show and workshop Chocolate by Teatro Calavera. 
29/03/2025
12:30 | Auditorio de Galicia
Activity for children around the exhibition ‘Ollos de vidro. As formas doutra historia de Galicia'.
29/03/2025
11:30 | Mupega (Museo Pedagógico de Galicia)
Paste up workshop for children
06/04/2025
11:00 | Casa das Máquinas
The Traditional Xogo Association brings to the Casa das Máquinas a bunch of proposals to play as before, or as always, and rediscover and enjoy the Galician recreational heritage.
12/04/2025
18:00 | Cidade da Cultura de Galicia
A musical show in verse, agile, daring and inspiring. Os contos de Lobicán, by Redrum Teatro and recent winner of the María Casares Award for Puppets and Animated Objects, comes to the Biblioteca de Galicia on the occasion of the International Children's and Young People's Book Day.
25/04/2025
17:00 | Mupega (Museo Pedagóxico de Galicia)
On the occasion of Book Day, we will take a look at the beginnings of writing to understand the importance of this tool for communication and recording information. We will get to know and experiment with different supports and tools used for writing throughout history, focusing on this...
29/04/2025
12:00 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
We celebrate the Theatre Day with the puppet show ‘O traxe novo do rei’ by Tarabelos. 
11/05/2025
11:00 | Casa das Máquinas
SororAs is a space for creation and learning in equality from the application of the gender perspective. Through traditional games, they build a fun space for girls and boys from 1 to 12 years old, in which to learn with the games of today and always.  
16/05/2025
17:30 | Mupega (Museo Pedagóxico de Galicia)
Oral narration show with objects and puppets by Raquel Queizás.
17/05/2025
17:00 | Cidade da Cultura de Galicia
As part of this year's Letras Galegas, dedicated to oral popular poetry and to the legacy of our cantareiras, the Gaiás invites you to a family workshop of traditional songs and small percussion instruments, where we’ll deconstruct the lyrics of the Galician tradition...
17/05/2025
19:00 | Circonove
On May 17th, the Circonove Association celebrates Galician Literature Day with a very special gala full of magic, acrobatics, and emotions. A circus and dance show designed for the whole family, where movement and art come together to honor Galician language and culture with joy and imagination
23/05/2025
10:15 | Parque de Eugenio Granell (O Paxonal)
The foliada will bring together in Compostela music and dance groups, as well as pandeireteiras (tambourine players), from 15 educational centers in Galicia and Portugal, in a festive pilgrimage celebrating Galician-Portuguese Letters.  
24/05/2025
12:00 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
Storytelling by Andamiaxe
25/05/2025
12:00 | Cidade da Cultura de Galicia
Oral storytelling, music, objects and new technologies to exalt the heritage of all the women honoured on the Día das Letras Galegas throughout time. The Biblioteca de Galicia hosts the workshop Desde Rosalía hasta las Cantareiras, a multidisciplinary proposal aimed at children...
28/05/2025 - 30/05/2025
Salón Teatro
O Carteiro de Ximaraos is a deeply moving small-format theatrical piece for children, based on the work that won the Manuel María Dramatic Literature Prize 2024, written by Carlos Labraña.
31/05/2025
12:00 | Centro Sociocultural do Castiñeiriño "Agustín Bueno"
Storytelling for babies by Raquel Queizás
31/05/2025
12:00 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
Show by Mago Paco, the magician
07/06/2025
12:00 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
Storytelling with Sole Felloza
08/06/2025
17:00 | Auditorio Abanca
In the midst of the adventure, there’s plenty of music: twelve original songs already known to Bibopalula’s fans, such as ‘O Terremoto,’ ‘As Estrelas,’ and ‘A Poza,’ with choreography, special effects, and spectacular lighting for a unique...
13/06/2025
17:30 | Parque de la Alameda
The central promenade of the Alameda will host the activities organized by the Departments of Sociocultural Centers and Youth to celebrate the International Day of the Right to Play. In addition to traditional games, inflatables, and performing arts proposals, this year's program introduces...
14/06/2025
18:00 | Cidade da Cultura de Galicia
The Biblioteca de Galicia hosts this theatrical production as part of the Castelao Year: a vibrant, humorous show directed by Fina Calleja and starring Mónica Caamaño and Cris Collazo. A piece created for children that invites them to take part in a magical, memory-filled story.
14/06/2025
12:00 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
Storytelling by Marisa Irimia
21/06/2025
12:00 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
Storytelling in Spanish by Paula Carbonell
28/06/2025
12:00 | Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
Storytelling by Sara Cruz.
Free
21/08/2025
20:00 | Praza da Quintana
Circus show for the whole family

Cinema

11/03/2025 - 01/04/2025
19:00 | Sede Afundación Santiago de Compostela
The 4rd International Film and Education Festival (CINEDUCA) focuses this year on the figure of teachers, a central element in any educational process and a regular component of films dealing with educational issues.  
12/03/2025 - 16/03/2025
Museo do Pobo Galego
The International Ethnographic Film Festival of the Museo do Pobo Galego aims to present recent audiovisual works in the field of ethnography and visual anthropology. The screenings take place in the Museo do Pobo Galego, the Salón Teatro and the Teatro...
01/07/2025 - 06/07/2025
22nd edition of the International Festival of Cinema and Visual Arts.

Sport

14/09/2024
16:00 | Cidade da Cultura de Galicia
Obstacle races return to the Cidade da Cultura. A six-kilometre route in which participants will have to overcome more than 30 obstacles. The race is aimed at both high-level athletes and a more popular profile. 
24/05/2025
Plaza del Obradoiro
The ‘Circuíto 3x3’ event, organised by the Spanish and Galician Basketball Federations, will bring together 300 players from all over Galicia at the Obradoiro. 
07/06/2025
11:30 | Cidade da Cultura de Galicia
On Saturday, June 7, Holi Gaiás and Peque Holi return to fill the Cidade da Cultura with color and give spring the farewell it deserves with a fun, sporty event for all audiences. The seventh edition of this festive race is already underway, offering a joyful June Saturday for families...
08/06/2025
11:00 | Monasterio e Iglesia de Santa María de Conxo
XI Edition of the ‘Carreras Saudables’ circuit composed of 5 races for all ages. 
14/09/2025
11:00 | Parque de Eugenio Granell (O Paxonal)
XI Edition of the ‘Carreras Saudables’ circuit composed of 5 races for all ages.  
15/11/2025
XI Edition of the ‘Carreras Saudables’ circuit composed of 5 races for all ages.   

Fiestas

03/12/2024 - 06/01/2025
Cidade da Cultura de Galicia
Family Christmas programme organised by the City of Culture of Galicia.  
20/12/2024 - 05/01/2025
Parque de la Alameda
A space dedicated entirely to children: climbing wall, family games and lots of activities.
28/05/2025 - 01/06/2025
The 2025 Ascensión Festivities will fill Compostela with music, activities, and tradition during the last week of May. This celebration, one of the most beloved by the people of Santiago, returns with open-air concerts, children’s shows, traditional markets, fairground rides in the...
31/05/2025
13:00 | Parque de Belvís
This is a day of diverse music, activities for all audiences and a varied gastronomic offer within the framework of the Ascension Festivities 2025.
23/06/2025
Plaza de Mazarelos
Coinciding with the Festivities of San Xoán, which fill the city with colourful and magical bonfires, Santiago welcomes a new edition of the festival that includes in its programme a variety of activities and workshops for the enhancement of Galician rites and traditions of this time...

Guided visits

21/02/2025
Plaza de Platerías
The Professional Association of Tourist Guides of Galicia (APIT-Galicia) organizes one more year, in celebration of the World Tourist Guide Day, free guided tours.
07/06/2025
10:00 | Centro Sociocultural do Castiñeiriño "Agustín Bueno"
Guided walk through the Castiñeiriño neighbourhood promoted by the Asociación Fonte da Virxe, Amigos do Castiñeiriño and the Centro Sociocultural do Castiñeiriño. Activity framed in an action entitled ‘Castiñeiriño with mental...

Others

18/10/2024 - 19/10/2024
The vibrant call of the forest as a creative heartbeat.Music, visuals, workshops, walks and activities inspired by nature.
18/12/2024
16:30
Food stalls, sale of books, clothes, workshops and live music. Activity organised by the students to raise funds for the Red Cross. 
15/05/2025 - 18/05/2025
International Museum Day will be celebrated on Sunday, 18 May, with special events in various cultural venues across the city.
12/06/2025
18:00 | Casa do Cabido
As part of the exhibition ‘Tras a pegada das musas’, the artist Mareiras from Compostela will paint a live painting.
24/06/2025
18:00 | Casa do Cabido
 As part of the exhibition ‘Tras a pegada das musas’, the artist Mareiras from Compostela will paint a live painting. This action seeks to vindicate the role of women as creators, beyond the traditional muse or pupil.  

Conferences

17/03/2025
19:30 | Sede Afundación Santiago de Compostela
Conference within the IV International Film and Education Festival (CINEDUCA) entitled ‘Educating in citizenship: a commitment to the future’, which will be given by José Antonio Caride, Professor of Pedagogy and Didactics at the USC.
05/04/2025
12:00 | Fundación Eugenio Granell
Conversation between actor Quico Cadaval and writer Carlos Callón.

Exhibitions

13/07/2024 - 26/09/2024
Colegiata Santa María a Real do Sar
Among the cultural activities to be held in the cycle Folk na Beira do Sar, the photographic exhibition "A Ras do Sar" will be inaugurated, with 64 snapshots of 32 members of the Fotoforum Compostela collective that highlight the different identities of this neighborhood of Compostela.
17/10/2024 - 12/11/2024
Igrexa da Compañía (Universidade)
The exhibition coincides with the 200th anniversary of the death of José Rodríguez (Bermés, Lalín, 1770 - Santiago de Compostela, 1824), which is why the RAGC chose the mathematician as the Galician Scientist of 2024, and a series of activities are being carried out...
05/03/2025 - 31/03/2025
Facultad de Filología
Exhibition on the author of great works of children's and young people's literature.
09/04/2025 - 30/05/2025
Colexio de Fonseca
Rosalía de Castro was born the same year that, for the first time, a woman gained entry to the National Library of Spain. It is not known whether the Galician writer repeated such a feat during her years in Madrid, but the truth is that she was never able to pursue university studies....
02/05/2025 - 31/05/2025
Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
From the Ánxel Casal Library, we present a journey that traces the path from the oral transmission of folk literature to sung verse, joining the celebration of the 2025 Día das Letras Galegas, dedicated to the cantareiras Adolfina and Rosa Casás, Eva Castiñeira, and...
06/05/2025 - 30/05/2025
Biblioteca Pública Ánxel Casal
Exhibition by the Divulgare science dissemination group of the University of Vigo.
13/05/2025 - 14/06/2025
Mupega (Museo Pedagóxico de Galicia)
Exhibition on Castelao in his dual role as a teacher at the Pontevedra Institute and as a citizen who, through his work, shared a critical perspective on the state of education in the Galicia of his time.
16/05/2025 - 30/09/2025
Cidade da Cultura de Galicia
An exhibition to focus on all the women who kept alive the poetry and music of oral tradition, and also to know how their collection and enhancement evolved over time.
17/05/2025 - 18/05/2025
Cidade da Cultura de Galicia
Activities in celebration of International Museum Day 2025
27/05/2025 - 31/05/2026
Museo-Fundación Eugenio Granell
The exhibition Boutique Amparo, curated by Eduardo Valiña is part of the exhibitions commemorating the museum's thirtieth anniversary.      
26/06/2025 - 11/01/2026
(Castelao. Looking around Galicia) Castelao. Mirar por Galicia represents the most advanced technological-cultural experience to date on Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao, a journey through the personal, literary, artistic and political evolution of one of the most outstanding...