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Fiestas de Santa Prisca y San Sebastián

18 January 2026

2026

18 January 2026

2027

18 January 2027

Where

Taxco

What it is

Fiestas de Santa Prisca y San Sebastián explained

The patronal day of the pink baroque church: an animal blessing on the steps, brass bands in Plaza Borda and fireworks castillos 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 Taxco tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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Fiestas de Santa Prisca y San Sebastián: the questions travellers actually ask

The twenty questions people put to an AI assistant before a first visit, answered here in full — logistics, itinerary, food, etiquette and the details guidebooks skip.

Fiestas de Santa Prisca y San Sebastián, explained

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What is Fiestas de Santa Prisca y San Sebastián?

The patronal day of the pink baroque church: an animal blessing on the steps, brass bands in Plaza Borda and fireworks castillos after dark. It's a religious event held in Taxco.

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When is Fiestas de Santa Prisca y San Sebastián in 2026?

Fiestas de Santa Prisca y San Sebastián runs 18 January 2026 in Taxco. 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.

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When is Fiestas de Santa Prisca y San Sebastián in 2027?

The provisional 2027 dates are 18 January 2027, in Taxco.

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Is Fiestas de Santa Prisca y San Sebastián free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Fiestas de Santa Prisca y San Sebastián is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

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Where should I stay for Fiestas de Santa Prisca y San Sebastián?

Book a room in Taxco 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 Taxco also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026