Fairs, sport, flamenco, family leisure and big dates throughout the year.
Loja has its own rhythm of festivals and culture, blending Andalusian tradition, Muslim roots and small-town life. Throughout the year you'll find popular fairs, flamenco nights with great southern voices, sport events that fill the streets and family plans built around the water, the viewpoints and the sierra.
This agenda gathers what's most useful to plan your visit: when each fair takes place, which weekend brings flamenco, where to park, what to eat nearby and how to get there. It's practical local info, not an official programme: always check the source before travelling and, if in doubt, ask Luna.
Five sessions at 18:30: 4 Nov (general public), 18 Nov (businesses and shops), 25 Nov (associations and social groups), 2 and 9 Dec (people promoting an energy community in Loja). Organised by the Town Council with Granada Provincial Council.
Dance show by the company Imperdible Artes Escénicas, part of the Andalusian Public Theatres Network. 20:00 · 55 minutes · tickets €8.
Lights switch-on, Christmas market, retail activities and cultural programme.
Provisional dates · awaiting official confirmation
28th Recreational Sport Week. The leading leisure, workshop and youth-sport event in western Granada.
Summer welcome festival with rides, marquees and free concerts.
Qualifying rounds of one of Andalusia's oldest flamenco-singing festivals.
Patron-saint festivities of the village with its traditional Tapas Route.
Gala night and final of Loja's prestigious flamenco-singing contest.
The town's main festivities. The central day and local holiday is Saturday 29 August.
Historic stage finish in Loja. Declared an extraordinary local holiday due to mobility impact.
Central Loja re-enacts Queen Isabella II's visit and the 1861 Bread and Cheese Revolution, with processions, dances, a historic tavern and free guided tours.
Forty A4 prints by ten artists, made with risography and curated by Objeto Dardo (Córdoba). Tuesday to Friday 18:00–21:00, Saturday 10:00–12:00.
Athletics race of Granada's Provincial Long-distance Grand Prix.
Twentieth edition organised by ALCI: 11 venues serve tapas made with local produce, including a “star tapa” at an extra price. Fill in the tapas passport and vote for your favourite to enter the prize draws.
Plans without a fixed date: adventure, nature, culture and Loja traditions. Always check conditions and availability with the official source or authorised companies.
Cueva de la Horá, Loja
Via ferrata in the Loja area. Check requirements, equipment and access with authorised adventure companies.
Loja and surroundings
Via ferrata in the Loja area. Check requirements, equipment and access with authorised adventure companies.
Loja and surroundings
Stretch of the River Genil downstream from the old town, designated a Natural Monument by the Junta de Andalucía.
Cacín River, near Loja
Impressive river canyon with waterfalls, natural pools and lush vegetation
Teatro Imperial, Loja
Concerts, theatre and cultural shows in the heart of Loja
Main festival with music, marquees and activities
A more intimate and traditional local celebration
Decorations, events and festive atmosphere
Programme based on published information. Some dates may shift: check the official source before travelling.
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September, October and November are the most comfortable months to walk around Loja and stay for the sunset.
See the autumn plan for LojaJuveloja (May), Feria Chica (June), the Volaera Flamenca heats and final (July–August), the Ventorros festivities, the Real Feria Grande (August), a Vuelta a España stage finish (September), the Prueba de Fondo road race (October) and the Christmas programme (December).