What’s On In Rioja

  • Blessing of Palms – Haro

    Haro

    At the Basilica de la Vega, the traditional Blessing of Palms followed by a procession of the Donkey, featuring the Drum Band of the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Solitude of Logrono.

  • The Act and Procession of El Encuentro – Haro

    Haro

    The Act and Procession of El Encuentro in the Plaza del Teatro marks the real start of Holy Week. Featuring the Brotherhood of the Seven Words from Logrono, the Haro Bugle and Drum Band and the Haro Municipal Music Band.

  • Good Friday – Haro

    Haro

    11am - The traditional way of the cross, Via Crucis or Valvario, from the parish curch of Santo Tomas. At its conclusion, the Sermon of the Seven Words and the Descent of Jesus from the Cross. 8.30pm - Procession of the Holy Burial

  • Las Vueltas (The Turns)

    Nájera Nájera, Spain

    The historical tradition “Las Vueltas” (The Turns) takes place. The festivals consist of ‘turning’ around the bandstand to finish at the village square, whilst dancing and asking to be doused in water.