Music fans have a lot to look forward to this year as there are big names performing in Spain throughout 2026. Here's a list of some of the most highly anticipated concerts.
Constructors crowned the largest tower of Barcelona's unfinished Sagrada Familia basilica with a final piece on Friday, setting the peak of the world's tallest church at 172.5 metres (566 feet).
Spain's veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias on Friday rejected allegations of abuse lodged against him by two women ex-employees, in a case that has dominated headlines.
In the Netherlands there's no cheery old man from the North Pole with his flying reindeer, there's Sinterklaas from Spain who rides a white horse called Amerigo.
If there's one music that will be playing in all Spanish households this Christmas it's 'villancicos'. Discover all about some of Spain's most-loved Christmas carols and how they came to be.
We asked our readers what’s so special about Christmas in Spain and we received so many comments about your favourite parts of the festive period here.
British Pathé’s fascinating collection of archive newsreels illustrates how far Spain has come in the last 60 years but also exposes how British reporting on “sun-soaked España” could be comically patronising.
If you've lived in Spain for some time you may be very familiar with the lack of witty, good-quality English-language birthday, Christmas and other greeting cards. Worry not, we've broken down the best options for you.
Spanish star Rosalía on Thursday announced 2026 world tour dates for her critically acclaimed new album "Lux", with shows across Europe, the United States and Latin America.
Valencian left-wing political party Compromís has demanded that the Valencian City Council cease all advertising of the city’s famed Las Fallas celebration for fear of mass tourism spoiling the event for locals.
The Spanish Congress will on Tuesday debate a proposal by far-right party Vox calling for a ban on Islamic festivals such as Eid in Spain, whilst also deciding whether or not to campaign for bullfighting to be protected by UNESCO.
Spanish singer Rosalía released her highly anticipated fourth album, "Lux", on Friday, a sweeping, spiritual work that marks a departure from her previous work.
Her latest song 'Berghain' has gone viral online, with fans speculating about the artist's unusual language choice. So why does Rosalía sing in German in her new single, and what does she say?
The spooky season is almost upon us with pumpkins, ghoulish decorations and costumes galore, but is Halloween the same in Spain and what can you expect from this witchy holiday in the big cities and elsewhere?
If you’ve been in Spain a while or even if you’re just travelling here, you've probably heard of the terms 'comida' and 'almuerzo' to refer to daytime meals. But what do they actually mean and what is the difference?
Want to learn more about Spanish history, culture, music and all those idiosyncrasies that make it so unique? These documentaries, some available to watch for free, offer true insight into what makes Spain the fascinating country that it is.
Spain's Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony has acquired international prestige and is easily the highest accolade Spain grants exceptional citizens. This quick explainer will fill you in on everything you need to know.
As Spain campaigns for traditional Jota music and floral carpets to be included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2026, here are some other Spanish customs and festivals that have already made the list.
What makes Spain and Spaniards tick? These unwritten rules will help you understand some of the traits of the national psyche, from the Spanish attitude to work to what Spaniards prioritise in life.
Spanish police on Saturday said they made an arrest after finding 250 dead animals, mostly dogs, in a filthy warehouse that local media dubbed "the breeding ground of horror".
In this edition of Inside Spain, we look at how the ruling Socialists have turned their backs on the possibility of removing bullfighting's protected status, thus ensuring that the controversial spectacle keeps taking place freely.
