With the arrival of spring, the towns and hamlets of Jaén shake off their winter slumber to immerse themselves in a cycle of celebrations that blend community, gastronomy, and devotion. These festivities, extending from March to June, are centered around processions of patron saints and other religious figures that bring together locals and visitors alike.
May, known as the month of flowers, hosts the majority of these events. Among the most prominent dates are the celebrations of San Isidro, San Marcos, Los Mayos, Las Cruces, and Corpus Christi. However, the crown jewel is the renowned Romería de la Virgen de la Cabeza in Andújar, declared a Festival of Tourist Interest in Andalucía, with its main events beginning in late April and continuing until the end of the month.
Each locality adds its unique touch to these traditions. For instance, in Hinojares, in the Comarca de Cazorla, the procession of San Marcos includes the distribution of a blessed cake among attendees. In contrast, municipalities like Beas de Segura or Arroyo del Ojanco are known for their 'toros ensogaos' (roped bull) spectacles, a tradition deeply rooted in the saint's day of April 25.
Popular devotion intertwines with the desire to enjoy the outdoors after the cold months. Below is a calendar of the main fairs and festivals scheduled for spring 2026 in the province of Jaén:
April Fairs and Festivals in Jaén:
- Andújar: Romería de la Virgen de la Cabeza from April 18 to 27.
- Beas de Segura: Fiestas de San Marcos and 'toros ensogaos' from April 22 to 25.
- Mancha Real: Fiestas de San Marcos from April 24 to 26.
- Larva: Fiestas de San Marcos on April 25.
- Arroyo del Ojanco: Fiestas de San Marcos and 'toros ensogaos' on April 25.
- Peal de Becerro: Romería de San Marcos in Toya on April 26.
May Fairs and Festivals in Jaén:
- Sabiote: Fiestas de la Virgen de la Estrella on May 1.
- Úbeda: Romería de la Virgen de Guadalupe on May 1.
- Torresblascopedro: Fiestas de San José Obrero on May 1.
- Cabra del Santo Cristo: Romería de la Virgen de la Inmaculada on May 1.
- Torreperogil: Romería in honor of Santiago Apóstol on May 1.
- Navas de San Juan: Romería Virgen de la Estrella from May 1 to 3.
- Castellar: Romería de Nuestra Señora de Consolación from May 1 to 3.
- Huelma: Fiestas de la Virgen de la Fuensanta from May 1 to 5.
- Jaén: Cruces de Mayo from May 2 to 3 (and rest of the province).
- Frailes: XXVIII Wine and Gastronomy Conference ‘Villa de Frailes’ on May 2.
- Sabiote: Medieval Festivals from May 2 to 3.
- Ibros: Fair and Festival in honor of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios from May 2 to 5.
- Baños de la Encina: Romería de Jesús del Camino on May 3.
- Villanueva del Arzobispo: Fiestas del Cristo de la Vera Cruz on May 3.
- Valdepeñas de Jaén: Romería del Cristo de Chircales on May 3.
- Villacarrillo: Cristo de la Vera Cruz on May 3.
- Jódar: Romería del Cristo de la Misericordia on May 3.
- Pegalajar: Festival in honor of the Virgen de Gracia on May 3.
- Alcalá la Real: Día de la Cruz Alcalá on May 3 (and during the month, flower festival in the villages).
- Torredelcampo: Romería de Santa Ana on May 3.
- Espeluy: Fiestas de San Gregorio Nacianceno on May 3.
- Albanchez de Mágina: Patron Saint Festivals of San Francisco de Paula from May 3 to 6.
- Villanueva de la Reina: Romería de Santa Potenciana from May 8 to 10.
- Pozo Alcón: Romería de San Gregorio on May 9.
- Aldeaquemada: V Banquets of Carlos III on May 9.
- Pegalajar: Fiestas de San Gregorio Nacianceno on May 9.
- Vilches: Fiestas de San Gregorio on May 9.
- Mengíbar: Romería de ‘La Malena’ on May 10.
- Chiclana de Segura: Romería de la Carrasca for the Virgen de Nazaret on May 10.
- Baños de la Encina: Romería de La Virgen de la Encina on May 10.
- Monte Lope Álvarez: Romería Virgen del Carmen on May 10.
- Porcuna: Romería de la Virgen de Alharilla on May 10.
- Villarrodrigo: Romería de la Virgen de Fátima Villarrodrigo (Sunday closest to May 13).
- Cortijos Nuevos: Romería de San Isidro on May 15.
- Andújar: Patron Saint Festival in honor of San Eufrasio on May 15.
- Úbeda: Fiesta de San Isidro Labrador on May 15.
- La Guardia de Jaén: Romería de San Sebastián from May 15 to 17.
- Fuerte del Rey: Fiesta de San Isidro Labrador on May 15.
- Linares: Ibero-Roman Festivals of Cástulo from May 13 to 17.
- Villardompardo: Fiesta de San Isidro Labrador on May 15.
- Torres: Fiesta de los Jornaleros on May 20.
- Santiago de la Espada: Romería de Santa Quiteria on May 22.
- Noalejo: Recreation of the Foundation of Noalejo from May 22 to 24.
- Sabiote: Fiestas de Santa Rita on May 22.
- Campillo de Arenas: Romería de Santa Lucía on May 24.
- Martos: Romería in honor of the Virgen de la Victoria from May 29 to 31.
- Sorihuela de Guadalimar: Romería de Santa Quiteria from May 29 to 31.
- Génave: Romería de la Virgen del Campo on May 30.
- Gútar: Fiestas de San Fernando on May 30.
- Hornos: Romería de la Virgen de Fátima on May 30 and 31.
- Campillo de Arenas: Romería de la Ascensión de la Virgen on May 31.
- Torres de Albanchez: “El ocho de Torres” Romería de la Virgen del Campo on May 31.
June Fairs and Festivals in Jaén:
- Jaén: Corpus Christi on June 4 (and other municipalities).
- Villacarrillo: Corpus Christi on May 4.
- Jaén: Feria de la Virgen de la Capilla “la feria chica” on June 11.
- Castillo de Locubín: Fiesta de San Antonio on June 13 and 14.
- Alcalá la Real: Feria de San Antonio “la feria chica” on June 13.
- Frailes: Fiestas de San Antonio on June 13.
- Ibros: San Antonio de Padua on June 13.
- Santiago Pontones: Festivals in the village of El Cerezo in honor of the Sacred Heart (mid-month).
- La Iruela: V Resistance Festival from June 12 to 14.
- Cárcheles: Fiestas de San Antonio on June 13.
- Cazorla: Noche de la Tragantía on June 20.
- Aldeahermosa (Montizón): Fiestas de San Juan Bautista on June 24.
- Lahiguera: Fiestas de San Juan Bautista on June 24.
- Torres: Cherry Festival (date to be confirmed).
- Castillo de Locubín: Cherry Festival (date to be confirmed).
- Los Villares: Romería de San Juan Los Villares from June 26 to 28.
- Frailes: Fiestas de San Pedro on June 29.
- La Matea (Santiago Pontones): Fiestas de la Virgen Milagrosa (date to be confirmed).
- Torredonjimeno: Feria de San Pedro on June 29.
