Chupinazo Opening
Crowd gathers in Plaza de Fueros; when rocket fires, people dance, sing jotas, and celebrate.
Jul 24
Santa Ana Festival
Fiestas de Santa Ana
Tudela, Spain
Jul 24 - 30, 2026Expected
Each late July, the city of Tudela honors its patron, Santa Ana, with a week of festivities. The opening chupinazo rocket, charanga bands, traditional dances, bullfights, and the giants' parade fill the days, in a celebration that blends Catholic devotion with the town's love of festivity.
Key moments
Day 1 · Jul 24
Day 3 · Jul 26
Procesión de Santa Ana
Watch local band marching, traditional dances before the procession, and faithful kneel or throw flower petals as the statue passes, accompanied by prayers and patriotic cries.
Jul 26
Where it happens
Plaza de los Fueros
Tudela, Spain
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Dress for the setting
Wearing red & white clothing (local colors for Tudela)
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During religious events, women should consider covering heads (optional) and men remove hat...
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Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Santa Ana Festival
Fiestas de Santa Ana
Tudela, Spain
Each late July, the city of Tudela honors its patron, Santa Ana, with a week of festivities. The opening chupinazo rocket, charanga bands, traditional dances, bullfights, and the giants' parade fill the days, in a celebration that blends Catholic devotion with the town's love of festivity.
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Jul 24 - 30, 2026Expected dates
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The story behind it
Tudela’s patron Saint Santa Ana is venerated for the town’s protection; celebrations merge Catholic tradition (mass and procession on July 26) with Navarrese folklore. The festival reflects Tudela’s identity as a fertile agricultural town in the Ebro valley: it includes a rural image procession and promotes local foods (peña tapas, Pincho navarre). The tradition unites communities: at midday, fogones sell castizotes (pork tri...
Key moments to know
Day 1Jul 24Approximate
Chupinazo Opening
Crowd gathers in Plaza de Fueros; when rocket fires, people dance, sing jotas, and celebrate.
Day 3Jul 26Approximate
Procesión de Santa Ana
Watch local band marching, traditional dances before the procession, and faithful kneel or throw flower petals as the statue passes, accompanied by prayers and patriotic cries.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Dress for the setting
Wearing red & white clothing (local colors for Tudela)
Respect local boundaries
During religious events, women should consider covering heads (optional) and men remove hats. Outside ceremonie...
Ask before close-up photos
Ask permission
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Jul 24 - 30, 2026
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City / Area
Tudela
Navarre - Ribera
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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