Spain · Historic & religious
Seville
Semana Santa
Elaborate religious floats and atmospheric old-town processions.
21 Mar – 28 MarPublished
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Spain · Local tradition
Seville
Feria de Abril
Flamenco dress, horse carriages, dancing and illuminated fairground.
13 Apr – 18 AprRule-based estimate
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Netherlands · Flowers & parade
Haarlem / Dutch bulb region
Bloemencorso Bollenstreek
Spring-flower floats travel from Noordwijk to Haarlem.
17 AprPublished
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Switzerland · Fire & tradition
Zurich
Sechseläuten
Guild parade and the burning of the snowman-like Böögg.
19 AprPublished
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Spain · Food, wine & tradition
Jerez de la Frontera
Feria del Caballo
Horse parades, flamenco, sherry and festive casetas.
24 Apr – 1 MayPublished
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Festival photographPortugal · Flowers & parade
Funchal
Madeira Flower Festival
Floral installations, colourful costumes and flower parades.
29 Apr – 30 MayPublished
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United Kingdom · Fire & performance
Edinburgh
Beltane Fire Festival
Night-time fire, drumming and ritual theatre on Calton Hill.
30 AprAnnual date
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