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Santiago's Entertainment Guide

Music

21/06/2025
20:30 | Sede SGAE/Fundación Autor
Event with groups from the Galician scene to commemorate International Music Day.
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

Theatre

11/10/2025 - 19/10/2025
In October 2025, Santiago de Compostela will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Galicreques International Festival, an event that fills the city with magic, color, and puppetry.

For children

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.  
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...
22/07/2025
12:00 | Parque de Eugenio Granell (O Paxonal)
Eugenio Granell Park will host, on July 22nd, a day of fun dedicated specifically to the children of Compostela: the Festa Pícara. This event is part of the Apostle Festival program and will feature a variety of activities including theatre, music, puppetry, workshops in the local...
10/10/2026 - 18/10/2026
ESTIMATED DATES, CALCULATED BASED ON THE PREVIOUS EDITION. Puppeteers from several countries present their singular productions. Children’s shows, outdoor performances and evening shows. And also round tables, exhibitions and workshops… an entire range of activities related to...

Festival

06/09/2025 - 07/09/2025
11:00 | Parque de San Domingos de Bonaval
The Electrofauna festival, the forest’s vibrant call as a creative heartbeat, will take place in Santiago de Compostela this Saturday and Sunday with free admission and activities for all audiences. The event will be held mainly in Bonaval Park, featuring music performances,...

Literature

16/05/2025 - 01/06/2025
Parque de la Alameda
Old and second-hand books, antique and rare books, out-of-print books and even some collectors' items that you can't miss.   Participants: - Madrid Books (Madrid)- O Fiandón (A Coruña)- A Tobeira de Oza (A Coruña)- Libros Quique (València)- Arcadia (A...
28/06/2025 - 06/07/2025
The Oral Storytelling Festival brings storytellers from around the world, and a wide range of Galician talent and new emerging voices.

Social events

05/06/2025 - 30/06/2025
In order to make the values of Compostela Diversa more visible, Turismo de Santiago is lighting/decorating prominent public spaces with a high number of visitors.
04/06/2026 - 30/06/2026
ESTIMATED DATES, CALCULATED BASED ON THE PREVIOUS EDITION. On the occasion of the celebration of International LGBTIQ+ Pride Day on 28 June, Compostela Diversa brings together a series of actions and activities to make Santiago a benchmark as a welcoming city, committed to global and...

Cinema

07/07/2025 - 11/07/2025
22:30 | Parque de la Alameda
An activity framed within the Participatory Budgeting process of the Youth Department. Throughout the week, five films from the 80s will be screened at the Alameda, chosen through an open vote on the Youth Department’s social media channels. 

Sport

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.  

Fiestas

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.
19/12/2025 - 05/01/2026
Parque de la Alameda
A space dedicated entirely to children: climbing wall, family games and lots of activities.

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

07/06/2025 - 08/06/2025
Parque de la Alameda
An event that brings together companies from all sectors and of all sizes — from emerging initiatives to leading firms that shape the direction of our economy. Together, they reflect the strength, diversity, and talent of a business community that is a source of pride for all of Galicia.
04/08/2025 - 28/08/2025
Circus, dance, street theatre, poetry, music, storytelling, magic and cinema make up nearly thirty proposals spread throughout the city. Organised by Santiago City Council through Compostela Cultura, Festival C is supported by the Provincial Council of A Coruña and collaborates with...
19/09/2025 - 21/09/2025
Campus Universitario Sur
Compostela Street is one of the urban culture and extreme sports festivals with the greatest national impact. This event, which is free entry, will feature up to 10 urban disciplines and different formats aimed at all audiences such as concerts, competitions, shows, workshops and leisure parks,...
28/11/2025 - 06/01/2026
18:00 | Parque de la Alameda
A tour of artistic illumination through Paseo da Ferradura in Alameda Park.     

Annual

Free
02/05/2026 - 10/05/2026
Parque de la Alameda
ESTIMATED DATES, CALCULATED BASED ON THE PREVIOUS EDITION. Annual fair that is held in the city’s most emblematic park, where you can find bargains in a great variety of publications, including books about Santiago and Galicia.