Update, 29 October: the Halloween DJ programme on Saturday 31 October has been cancelled. The Concejalía de Fiestas says the music planned from 20:00 in Calle Perdomo and on the Plaza del Charco main stage will not take place during national mourning following the rail accident. Children’s daytime activities remain scheduled: from 12:00 in Calle Perdomo and later in Plaza del Charco. Children aged 14 or under can register for the free costume contest at Plaza del Charco from 17:30.
Halloween 2026 at a Glance
| Date | Saturday 31 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Children’s activities | 12:00–16:00 in Calle Perdomo; workshops 16:00–20:00 in Plaza del Charco remain scheduled |
| Children’s costume contest | Free registration at Plaza del Charco from 17:30; the earlier programme placed contests in the 18:00–20:00 window |
| Music from 20:00 | Cancelled in Calle Perdomo and Plaza del Charco |
| Adult costume contest | The cancellation notice does not explicitly clarify its status |
Halloween in the Town Centre
The daytime programme gives families a chance to dress up and enjoy activities in Calle Perdomo and Plaza del Charco. The council says these children’s activities remain as planned. The evening DJ performances previously advertised for the two locations have been cancelled.
The children’s contest accepts individual entries, pairs and groups for ages 14 and under. The notice does not specifically clarify the separate adult contest, so check the latest Fiestas announcement before travelling to enter it.
Revised Programme: Saturday 31 October
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00–16:00 | Children’s activities remain scheduled | Calle Perdomo |
| 16:00–20:00 | Face painting and Halloween craft workshops remain scheduled | Plaza del Charco |
| From 17:30 | Free registration for the children’s costume contest (ages 14 and under) | Plaza del Charco |
| 18:00–20:00 | Previously advertised costume contest window; children’s programme maintained, adult contest status not specified in the new notice | Plaza del Charco |
| From 20:00 | DJ and music programme cancelled | Calle Perdomo and Plaza del Charco |
The council made this change during national mourning following the rail accident. The older timetable poster has been removed because it advertises the cancelled performances.
Children’s Costume Contest
Children aged 14 or under can enter individually, as a pair or in a group. Registration is free at Plaza del Charco on 31 October from 17:30. The four awards are most terrifying, most original, best pair and best group. The three-person jury will consider creativity, handmade costumes and presentation; winners will be announced during the celebration. The council has not given a separate start time for the children’s judging, so allow time to register before the scheduled 18:00–20:00 contest window.
Where Are the Children’s Activities?
The earlier children’s activities are in Calle Perdomo from 12:00. The scheduled afternoon workshops and children’s contest are in Plaza del Charco. The music previously advertised at both locations from 20:00 has been cancelled.
Before You Visit
For the children’s costume contest, registration at Plaza del Charco opens at 17:30 on Saturday 31 October. Entry is free for children aged 14 or under, individually, in pairs or groups. The official rules ask for safe, non-offensive costumes and state that photos of costumes may be used on social media. The council’s cancellation notice confirms the children’s activities remain scheduled but does not expressly address the adult contest.
Plan Your Visit
Come during the daytime for the children’s activities and workshops. Do not plan a visit around the previously advertised DJs: the music programme from 20:00 has been cancelled.
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Official Information
The Concejalía de Fiestas announced on 29 October that the Halloween music programme from 20:00 in Calle Perdomo and Plaza del Charco is cancelled during national mourning, while children’s activities remain scheduled. The general event artwork and children’s contest rules poster were supplied by the site owner. See the council events page and Fiestas social channels for further changes.