Morning Opening Ceremony
Visitors witness the Colacho (the 'devil' figure) and an atabalero (drummer) parade through the main streets, heralding the day’s events.
~7:00
Baby-Jumping Festival (El Colacho)
Fiesta del Colacho
Castrillo de Murcia, Spain
Jun 4 - 7, 2026ConfirmedSource
On the Sunday after Corpus Christi, the village of Castrillo de Murcia in Burgos stages one of Spain's strangest traditions, El Colacho. Men dressed as the devil leap over rows of babies laid on mattresses in the street, in an old rite of blessing and protection organized by a centuries-old religious brotherhood.
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Eucharistic Procession and Baby Jump
Spectators gather along the procession route to observe as local cofradía members march with candles. At the moment of the jumping ritual, the crowd surrounds the jumping site (typically in front of the church or main plaza) to see the Colacho protect the children.
~18:00
Evening Closing Procession
As dusk falls, the Colacho leads a nighttime march around the village with the brotherhood, ending the festivity. Visitors experience local pageantry and hear the traditional prayers or verses recited at the town’s highest spot.
~21:00
Where it happens
Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol
Castrillo de Murcia, Spain
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Dress for the setting
Modest clothing (no casual seaside attire)
Read the local rhythm
Basic understanding of Catholic Corpus Christi traditions
Keep the visit respectful
Patience for long processions
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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REGIONAL RELIGIOUS RITUAL
Baby-Jumping Festival (El Colacho)
Fiesta del Colacho
Castrillo de Murcia, Spain
On the Sunday after Corpus Christi, the village of Castrillo de Murcia in Burgos stages one of Spain's strangest traditions, El Colacho. Men dressed as the devil leap over rows of babies laid on mattresses in the street, in an old rite of blessing and protection organized by a centuries-old religious brotherhood.
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Jun 4 - 7, 2026Confirmed dates
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About Baby-Jumping Festival (El Colacho)
The Colacho festival is organized by the local Cofradía del Santísimo Sacramento (Brotherhood of the Blessed Sacrament), a lay religious association rooted in the Counter-Reformation. Historical records note that the Archconfraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (Minerva) was established in Castrillo de Murcia in 1621 specifically to promote devotion to the Eucharist. The Colacho ritual was formally institutionalized by this brotherhood in the 17th century....
The event is a deeply religious rite; visitors should dress modestly and behave respectfully (e.g., no loud joking or mocking). Historically, laughing at the Colacho during the procession was strictly forbidden. Observers should remain a s...
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
ask permission
Observation may be enough
Some celebrations are best approached quietly: arrive prepared, follow posted rules, and leave without turning the moment into content.
The story behind it
The Colacho festival is organized by the local Cofradía del Santísimo Sacramento (Brotherhood of the Blessed Sacrament), a lay religious association rooted in the Counter-Reformation. Historical records note that the Archconfraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (Minerva) was established in Castrillo de Murcia in 1621 specifically to promote devotion to the Eucharist. The Colacho ritual was formally institutionalized by this bro...
Key moments to know
~7:00Expected
Morning Opening Ceremony
Visitors witness the Colacho (the 'devil' figure) and an atabalero (drummer) parade through the main streets, heralding the day’s events.
~18:00Expected
Eucharistic Procession and Baby Jump
Spectators gather along the procession route to observe as local cofradía members march with candles. At the moment of the jumping ritual, the crowd surrounds the jumping site (typically in front of the church or main plaza) to see the Colacho protect the children.
~21:00Expected
Evening Closing Procession
As dusk falls, the Colacho leads a nighttime march around the village with the brotherhood, ending the festivity. Visitors experience local pageantry and hear the traditional prayers or verses recited at the town’s highest spot.
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
Modest clothing (no casual seaside attire)
Read the local rhythm
Basic understanding of Catholic Corpus Christi traditions
Keep the visit respectful
Patience for long processions
Photo with care
Visitors must watch from designated public areas. Do not attempt to hold or gather the babies or disrupt the pr...
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Jun 4 - 7, 2026
Confirmed
City / Area
Castrillo de Murcia
Castile and León
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Moderate visitor welcome
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