The Lerma Baroque Festival is an annual celebration that transports visitors to the splendor of Spain's Golden Age. During the first weekend of August, the streets of Lerma are filled with parades, classical theater, music, and Baroque dance, recreating the lavish festivities that the Duke of Lerma organized in the 17th century in honor of Philip III and his court. This festival, declared of Regional Tourist Interest, stands out for its authenticity and the participation of more than 400 residents, becoming a cultural and tourist landmark in Castilla y León.

Emblematic elements of the festival

  • Parades and processions: Jugglers, stilt walkers, giants, jesters and tarascas parade through the decorated streets.
  • Classical theatre and performances: Works by Lope de Vega, Calderón de la Barca and other Golden Age authors are presented in squares and on stages.
  • Chivalric games: Jousting, shirt-wearing, and the spectacular game of reeds in the Plaza Mayor.
  • Baroque music and dance: Pavanas, canarios, branles and gallardas performed in period costumes.
  • Night masquerades and fireworks: A closing show with fire, lights, and dramatization.

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General details

Date

Primer fin de semana de agosto

Classification of Festivities

Castilla y León Tourist Interest

Kind of Festivity

Popular

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    • Postal address Lerma. Burgos
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    • Lerma town hall

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    • Lerma tourism office

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    • Burgos tourism office

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