Events in Castrillo de Murcia 2026-2027 / Spain

Castrillo de Murcia is known for El Colacho, a centuries-old festival where men leap over babies. The Spanish village hosts this unique event throughout 2026/2027.

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El Colacho 2027 – The Baby Jumping Festival in Castrillo de Murcia, Spain

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El Colacho 2027 – The Baby Jumping Festival in Castrillo de Murcia, Spain

El Colacho, Spain's extraordinary baby jumping festival, takes place on Sunday 30 May 2027 in Castrillo de Murcia, Burgos. Since 1621, a devil-costumed figure leaps over newborns to symbolically cleanse them of original sin. Free entry.

May 26, 2027

🇪🇸 Castrillo de Murcia

El Colacho 2027 – The Baby-Jumping Festival in Castrillo de Murcia

El Colacho is one of Spain's most extraordinary festivals: on <strong>6 June 2027</strong>, men dressed as the devil leap over babies lying on mattresses in the streets of Castrillo de Murcia in a ritual dating back <strong>over 400 years</strong>. Free to attend and utterly unforgettable.

Jun 02, 2027

🇪🇸 Castrillo de Murcia

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