Preparación de los Diablos (Devils' Preparation)
Spectators (often fellow villagers) witness the devils’ intense preparation in secret, aided by friends and family.
Luzón Carnival (Devils and Masks)
Carnaval de Luzón (Diablos y Mascaritas)
Luzón, Spain
Feb 14, 2026ExpectedSource
Each winter, the Guadalajara village of Luzón fills with devils for its ancient carnival. Figures blackened with oil and soot, crowned with great horns and hung with clanging cowbells, parade alongside the masked Mascaritas, in a celebration that carries pre-Christian winter rites into the present.
Key moments
Baile y Hoguera Final (Bonfire Dance and Closure)
The devils and villagers dance around a large bonfire, enjoying music and communal food in a carnival feast atmosphere.
Desfile de los Diablos (Devils' Parade)
The devils march into the village, ringing bells and pursuing locals and visitors. Onlookers may cover their faces or wear masks to avoid being smeared with hollín (soot) by the devils.
~17:00
Where it happens
Plaza Mayor (Plaza del Ayuntamiento)
Luzón, Spain
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Plan the timing
Face covering (mask or bandana)
Dress for the setting
Comfortable dark clothing (to accept soot)
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Luzón Carnival (Devils and Masks)
Carnaval de Luzón (Diablos y Mascaritas)
Luzón, Spain
Each winter, the Guadalajara village of Luzón fills with devils for its ancient carnival. Figures blackened with oil and soot, crowned with great horns and hung with clanging cowbells, parade alongside the masked Mascaritas, in a celebration that carries pre-Christian winter rites into the present.
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The story behind it
Dating to at least medieval times, the Luzón Carnival embodies pre-Christian winter rites celebrating nature’s cycles and fertility. Local lore speaks of devils emerging from a fissure in Mother Earth to spread mischief before Lent. Historically banned or fading during 20th-century religious and political repression, the tradition was revived by local youth in the 1990s. Today the festival is considered the crown jewel of Alc...
Key moments to know
Preparación de los Diablos (Devils' Preparation)
Spectators (often fellow villagers) witness the devils’ intense preparation in secret, aided by friends and family.
Baile y Hoguera Final (Bonfire Dance and Closure)
The devils and villagers dance around a large bonfire, enjoying music and communal food in a carnival feast atmosphere.
~17:00Expected
Desfile de los Diablos (Devils' Parade)
The devils march into the village, ringing bells and pursuing locals and visitors. Onlookers may cover their faces or wear masks to avoid being smeared with hollín (soot) by the devils.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Face covering (mask or bandana)
Dress for the setting
Comfortable dark clothing (to accept soot)
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Feb 14, 2026
Provisional
City / Area
Luzón
Castilla-La Mancha
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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