SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Best events of May 2025 and major festivals not to be missed Best events of May 2025 The best time to visit the city, according to the inhabitants of Seville? No doubt. The one coinciding with the Feria de Abril Seville, one of the most anticipated events of the year. Along with Holy Week. The Feria de Abril Seville is the most popular festival in the city. It takes place exactly two weeks after Easter Sunday. The festival was born in 1847 as a livestock fair. Over the years, it began to change its initial character, until it took on its current form; that is, an incredibly fun festival, where people dance, dance and let loose until the first light of dawn. BEST EVENTS OF MAY 2025 Music. Traditions. Culture. Food. Religion. Football. May is a month full of events, suitable for all tastes and needs.So, why not take advantage of it and book a holiday, even if it’s short, to attend one of the many events in May? The New Orleans Jazz Festival, an event of international appeal, in the homeland of Jazz, is coming to life. A sumptuous event that celebrates an entire culture. Music will be the real protagonist: jazz, blues, popular music, R&B, up to country. And, of course, local food and crafts will also have their deserved space. See you in New Orleans from 01 to 04, for one of the best events of May 2025. In Europe, Germany and, above all, Spain take the lion’s share, in terms of the best events of May 2025. Girona, Jerez de la Frontera, Madrid, Sineu, Tarragona: there are 6 events in May 2025 that are worth, alone, the trip to Spain.After Seville, we start, in chronological order, with the Sineu Spring Fair, one of the most important agricultural and artisanal events of the Iberian Peninsula. From 06 to 15, great celebrations for the patron saint of the capital. The San Isidro Festival offers masked parades, dances, classical music concerts, rock marathons, yoga activities, ceramic fairs and much more.Beautiful, scenic and evocative the Temps de Flors. From 10th to 18th May, you can stroll through the splendid alleys of Girona, in an explosion of colors and scents. Good food. Lots of wine and sangria. Dancing and flamenco until late at night. Lots of fun and, at the center, the purebred Spanish horse. From 17th to 24th, appointment in Jerez with the Horse Fair, one of the best events of May 2025 not to be missed. Tarracoviva celebrates its 27th anniversary this year. An extraordinary event to discover the beauties of one of the most beautiful cities of the Ancient Roman Empire.Tarracoviva takes you to discover the ancient walls, the Roman aqueduct, the amphitheater and all the splendid monuments of Tarragona. Art. History. Culture. The Rhine Valley is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating and evocative places in all of Germany. Right in this wonderful land, starting from the first week of May, you can admire a truly unique spectacle, known as the Rhine in Flames (Rhein in Flammen). Appointment on May 3 with May 03: Bonn / Linz Am Rhein. In Germany, until May 11, Stuttgart hosts the spring festival most loved by the Germans: Fruhlingsfest. A sort of spring Oktoberfest, more genuine and less touristy. A festival where you can taste the excellent beers on offer, enjoy the culinary delights and have fun with all your children. In addition to the food stands, in fact, you will find rides, attractions, games, dances, songs and events dedicated to the little ones. Photo ©, Dontpanic In the North, Hamburg dresses up to celebrate the anniversary of the Port. Hafengeburtstag is the most important maritime festival in the world. The celebrations take place in the Landungsbrücken area, in the Speicherstadt warehouse district, and along the new HafenCity district. Tradition and religion are the protagonists, in Belgium and Portugal, of two extraordinary events in May. In Fatima, on the 13th, the anniversary of the apparition of the Madonna occurs. People set off on a pilgrimage to the most important sanctuary in Portugal. In Belgium, however, May 29th is the day of the Procession of the Holy Blood which, since the distant 13th century, has been linked to the history and culture of Bruges. Music will be the protagonist again this month with one of the twenty most anticipated annual events: EDC Las Vegas. Since 1990, the Electronic Daisy Carnival has been a point of reference for lovers of the genre. It starts on Friday 16th at the Motor Speedway with the first of 3 evenings. From 13th to 17th May 2025, Basel will host the final stages of the Eurovision Song Contest, a singing competition that has reached its 69th edition this year. *All information is for purely indicative purposes and should not be considered official. The dates may be subject to change. We therefore invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. Related Leave a comment Latest Posts Share the Post
Holy Blood Procession
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Holy Blood Procession 2025, Bruges, 29 May. Best events Belgium Holy Blood Procession 2025 WHERE: Bruges, BelgiumWHEN: 29th May 2025 Since the XIII century, the Holy Blood Procession has become a full member of the history and tradition of the splendid Bruges. It is a historical event that is repeated every year, from 1304, on Ascension Day, exactly 40 days after Easter. This year, the festival falls on the 29th May 2025. This is one of the most popular events in all of Belgium; a procession in costume that recalls some episodes narrated in the Bible and, in particular, the Passion of Christ.Over the centuries, the ceremony has undergone substantial changes and reinterpretations, to obtain the current appearance. Over two thousand people are involved in the Holy Blood Procession. There are choirs, dance groups, carriages and animals (camels, goats …). To get an idea of how important this event has become, just think that it has been declared, in the 2009, Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Today, the ceremony is divided into four parts. In the first two, repeats from the Passion of Christ and scenes from the Old and New Testaments; the third part, staging the legend from which the whole ceremony takes its cue. It is described as the relic of the Sacred Blood of Jesus, reached Bruges thanks to the intervention of the Crusader Knight Theodoric of Alsace, Count of Flanders. According to the legend, it was during the fourth crusade, when Constantinople was invaded by the crusaders of Baldwin IX, that the precious relic was discovered, until then kept in ancient Byzantium; blood, which Joseph of Arimathea managed to gather, while the body of Jesus was brought down from the cross.In the last part of the ceremony, the concluding one, we witness the veneration of the relic. Photo, 2009 Smabs Sputzer PRACTICAL INFOS HOW TO GET By plane, you can reach Bruges by landing at the airport Brussels-National, or Charleroi. By train, from the airport, and numerous European destinations, you can easily reach the Brugge train station. The ceremony takes place along the streets of the center, easily accessible by public transport. From here, all the information to move around the city by public transport. Who wants to attend the Procession free, is invited to anticipate a couple of hours from the start of the show. HOLY BLOOD PROCESSION 2025 PROGRAM Here is the updated program of the 2025 edition. 10:30 – Morning procession. Kind of anticipation of the Procession of the Holy Blood itself. The relic will be placed in the sanctuary and at 10:30 in point, the bell will ring. 11:00 – Sint-Salvatorskathedraal. Solemn celebration by the bishop. The relic of the Holy Blood can be venerated until 13 hours. 14:30 – Procession of the Holy Blood. Departure from Wollestraat, and passage of the parade along the various points of the route. The passage of the Procession takes just under 2 hours. 18:00 – Closing ceremony. Blessing with the relic at the Bourg and finally at the Basilica of the Holy Blood. TICKETS 2025 The Procession crosses the streets of the historic center, following this path: Dijver – Gruuthusestraat – Guido Gezelleplein – Mariastraat – Simon Stevinplein – Steenstraat – Zuidzandstraat – ’t Zand – Hauwerstraat – Maagdenstraat – Smedenstraat -‘ t Zand – Noordzandstraat – Geldmuntstraat – Markt. You can watch for FREE when the show passes, wherever you want. Alternatively, the stands are set up in the main square, where you can watch the show sitting. In this case, you must purchase the appropriate ticket to reserve your numbered seat. The ticket costs 12.50€ for the grandstand and 4.50€ for the benches. Tickets can be purchased online on the official site from mid-March. WHERE TO SLEEP Guest House Adonis it’s the top solution. If you are lucky enough to find a room available, do not miss it.Guest house Adonis is located in the historic center of Bruges, 300 meters from the market square and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.Rooms have a TV and a private bathroom outside the room. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. You will be lucky enough to stay in the historic center, spending just over €50 per night, for a double room. From this link, info and reservations. *all information contained herein, including timetables and prices, is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered official. All names and brands present herein belong to their respective owners. Related The City Brussels Airport Charleroi Airport Get in Getting Around Where to Sleep What to see Christmas Markets Belgium General info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Belgium When to go Reservations Hotels Apartments Rental car Tour, Experiences Map of the Place Share the Post