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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Fire festival · Jaén
Lumbres de San Antón
16–17 January 2026
2026
16–17 January 2026
2027
16–17 January 2027
Where
Jaén
What it is
Lumbres de San Antón explained
Bonfires in every neighbourhood, with roast chestnuts and the local 'rosca' bread — a midwinter olive-country ritual.
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 Jaén tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Asked by first-time visitors
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Every question people put to an AI assistant before a first visit, answered here in full — best time to go, itinerary, entry requirements, safety, transport and where to stay, plus the details guidebooks skip.
Lumbres de San Antón, explained
What is Lumbres de San Antón?
Bonfires in every neighbourhood, with roast chestnuts and the local 'rosca' bread — a midwinter olive-country ritual. It's a fire event held in Jaén.
When is Lumbres de San Antón in 2026?
Lumbres de San Antón runs 16–17 January 2026 in Jaén. 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 Lumbres de San Antón in 2027?
The provisional 2027 dates are 16–17 January 2027, in Jaén.
Is Lumbres de San Antón free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Lumbres de San Antón 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 Lumbres de San Antón?
Book a room in Jaén 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 Jaén also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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- I'm visiting Lumbres de San Antón for the first time. List the 5 things I must see and 3 I can skip, and say why.
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- What in Lumbres de San Antón must be booked weeks ahead, and what can I buy on the day?
- Where do locals eat near the main sights of Lumbres de San Antón? Avoid tourist-trap restaurants.
- What are the common tourist scams in Lumbres de San Antón and how do I avoid each one?
- Give me a mid-range daily budget for Lumbres de San Antón broken down by food, transport and attractions.
- Act as a Lumbres de San Antón local: what's your favourite corner that isn't in the guidebooks?
- I have half a day in Lumbres de San Antón. What is the most representative thing to do?
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