Manzanares el Real celebrates the Festivity of the Cristo de la Nave 2026 from September 11 to 15 with inflatables, petanque, folklore, mass, procession and fireworks from the Old Castle.
The Festivity of the Cristo de la Nave 2026 in Manzanares el Real takes place from September 11 to 15 with a programme that combines children's, sports, cultural and religious activities. The kick-off will be on Friday 11 at 17:00 hours on Panaderos Street with a water slide and inflatables for the little ones.
On Saturday 12, the day starts at 09:00 hours with the traditional Petanque Tournament at the Petanque Court. In the afternoon, at 18:00 hours, the Town Square will host the MagicParty, a magic and fun activity aimed at children.
On Sunday 13 at 19:00 hours, the Itinerant Folklore will arrive, parading through the town centre with music and festive atmosphere from the Town Square.
On Monday 14, the main events take place. At 12:00 hours, the Solemn Mass will be celebrated at the Church of Our Lady of the Snows. At 12:45 hours, the procession will depart accompanied by the Music Band through the Urban Centre. At 14:00 hours, there will be a traditional aperitif in the Town Square.
In the afternoon, at 18:30 hours, the Cultural Association will inaugurate the exhibition “Old Photos of Manzanares El Real” at the Prado Puente Fence. At 19:00 hours, there will be children's and adult entertainment with a DJ and activities in the Town Square. The day will end at 22:00 hours with fireworks from the Old Castle.
The festivities conclude on Tuesday 15 at 20:00 hours with a mass in honour of deceased brothers at the Church of Our Lady of the Snows.
