Historical reenactments in Spain
Every historical reenactment (or re-enactment) event in Spain listed on The Muster, from living-history weekends to full-scale battles.
7 events listed, covering Viking, medieval, early modern, Napoleonic and 19th-century history.
October 2026
Oviedo Carlist War Reenactment — El Desarme
Annual Oviedo festival commemorating the city's 1836 defence against Carlist forces during the First Carlist War, combining a well-known gastronomic tradition (the 'menú del Desarme') with a costumed military re-enactment and parade — troops in 1836-period uniform mar… Known locally as El Desarme.
April 2027
Alcoy Moors and Christians Festival
Spain's most historically significant Moros y Cristianos festival, held in Alcoy (Alicante) since at least the 16th century and designated a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest. Known locally as Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos de Alcoy.
Almansa 1707
≈800 reenactors · Early Modern
August 2027
Viking Festival of Catoira
A folk commemoration held every year on the first Sunday of August at Catoira, Pontevedra, re-enacting the Viking and Norman raids that once sailed up the Ulla river to threaten the treasury of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela — a costumed longs… Known locally as Romería Vikinga de Catoira.
September 2027
Villena Moors and Christians Festival
One of the largest Moros y Cristianos festivals in Spain, drawing an estimated 12,000 participants in Villena (Alicante) each September. Known locally as Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos de Villena.
Defense of the Isla de León Reenactment
Annual costumed living-history event in San Fernando (Cádiz), organised by the Fundación Legado de las Cortes with the Ayuntamiento de San Fernando, commemorating the defence of the Real Isla de León against the French s… Known locally as Recreación Histórica de la Defensa de la Real Isla de León.
October 2027
Battle of Bailén Reenactment
Annual multi-day living-history event in Bailén (Jaén) commemorating the 19 July 1808 Battle of Bailén, the first open-field defeat of a Napoleonic army, in which Spanish forces under Castaños forced the surrender of roughly 17,000 French troop… Known locally as Recreación de la Batalla de Bailén.