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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Religious festival · Meteora
Feast of the Transfiguration
6 August 2026
2026
6 August 2026
2027
6 August 2027
Where
Meteora
What it is
Feast of the Transfiguration explained
The Great Meteoron monastery — dedicated to the Transfiguration — holds its patronal vigil, one of the few nights the clifftop monasteries stay open after dark.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Meteora tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Feast of the Transfiguration, explained
What is Feast of the Transfiguration?
The Great Meteoron monastery — dedicated to the Transfiguration — holds its patronal vigil, one of the few nights the clifftop monasteries stay open after dark. It's a religious event held in Meteora.
When is Feast of the Transfiguration in 2026?
Feast of the Transfiguration runs 6 August 2026 in Meteora. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
When is Feast of the Transfiguration in 2027?
The provisional 2027 dates are 6 August 2027, in Meteora.
Is Feast of the Transfiguration free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Feast of the Transfiguration is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Feast of the Transfiguration?
Book a room in Meteora itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Meteora also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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- I'm visiting Feast of the Transfiguration for the first time. List the 5 things I must see and 3 I can skip, and say why.
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- Give me a mid-range daily budget for Feast of the Transfiguration broken down by food, transport and attractions.
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- I have half a day in Feast of the Transfiguration. What is the most representative thing to do?
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