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Happening now in Santiago de Compostela

Visiting Santiago de Compostela?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

Sun's out in Santiago de Compostela

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FreeFree Tour Santiago Fundamental The most complete ⭐!Daily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkDay trip to Finisterre-Muxia9 hrs · Santiago de CompostelaFreeFree Tour Santiago EssentialDaily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkDay trip to Lugo and Cathedrals Beach10 hrs · Santiago de CompostelaFreeEssential Free Tour Santiago - Individual Radio Guide Included!Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkDay Trip to Rías Baixas with Winery Visit10 hrs · Santiago de CompostelaFreeMagical Compostela: the best free legends tourDaily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkDay trip to Ribeira Sacra11 hrs · Santiago de CompostelaFreeFree Tour Santiago de Compostela Historic CenterDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkDay trip to A Coruña and Betanzos9 hrs · Santiago de Compostela

Tonight in Santiago de Compostela

Free10amVoces del PacíficoThu 15 October, 10am · Cidade da Cultura de GaliciaFree11amJannis Kounellis. Laberinto sin paredesThu 15 October, 11am · CGAC (Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea)9pmÍñigo QuinteroThu 15 October, 9pm · Sala CapitolTonightCompostella ExpeditioThu 15 October · Sede Afundación Santiago de CompostelaFreeTonightFestival Galicreques 2026Thu 15 October · Teatro Principal, Alameda and other venuesTonightVIº Festival Imperdible · Festival Internacional de Improvisación de GaliciaThu 15 October · Various venues, Santiago de Compostela and Ames

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

SatLa Cabra MecánicaSat 17 October, 9pm · Sala CapitolFreeSatTránsitos FestSat 17 October · Praza 8 de Marzo, Mazarelos and Praza de Cervantes

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in Santiago de Compostela

Mercado de AbastosOld town · $$A CurtidoríaOld town · $$Casa MarceloOld town · $$$A Horta d'ObradoiroOld town · $$$A ViaxeOld town · $$$A Nave de VidánSantiago de Compostela · $$

Going out

Bars, live music and nights out

Fri 8pm(EN)FOCO 1 Xacobeo: Unha noite de tangoFri 16 October, 8pm · Auditorio de Galicia · From €20Fri 8:30pmSison Festival Connect: Carlangas + XianPais + Xmaseda65Fri 16 October, 8:30pm · Sala CapitolFriFestival Ateneo Barroco 2026Fri 16 October · Teatro Principal, Paraninfo and other venuesMon 9pmSteve 'n' SeagullsMon 19 October, 9pm · Sala CapitolFreeTue 8pmJONDE e Klangforum Wien / Júlia CruzTue 20 October, 8pm · Auditorio de GaliciaTue 9pmKomodorTue 20 October, 9pm · Sala CapitolFreeWed 8pmJONDE e Ensemble Modern IWed 21 October, 8pm · Casa das MáquinasWed 9pmNo Te Va GustarWed 21 October, 9pm · Sala CapitolFreeThu 8pmJONDE e Ensemble Modern IIThu 22 October, 8pm · Casa das MáquinasThu 9:30pmL0rnaThu 22 October, 9:30pm · Sala CapitolSala CapitolCity centre

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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Santiago de Compostela

FreeRuta intramuros: sensación monumentalabout 2 hrsFreeRuta al Gaiás - Cidade da CulturaRoute from Santiago TurismoFreeRuta gastronómicaRoute from Santiago TurismoFreeMuralismo en CompostelaRoute from Santiago TurismoFreeSenda Camiño Fisterra-MuxíaRoute from Santiago TurismoFreeSenda Monte PedrosoRoute from Santiago TurismoFreeSenda Monte Viso > Senda MitológicaRoute from Santiago Turismo
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Santiago de Compostela: what's on, answered

What's on in Santiago de Compostela this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 2 events listed in Santiago de Compostela, including La Cabra Mecánica and Tránsitos Fest. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in Santiago de Compostela?

Yes: 5 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk) and 7 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Santiago de Compostela?

There are 5 tours and day trips to book, including Day trip to Finisterre-Muxia and Day trip to Lugo and Cathedrals Beach.

Where should I eat in Santiago de Compostela?

Local favourites include Mercado de Abastos, A Curtidoría, Casa Marcelo and A Horta d'Obradoiro, and for a drink, Sala Capitol.

Where can I go hiking near Santiago de Compostela?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Santiago de Compostela include Ruta intramuros: sensación monumental, Ruta al Gaiás - Cidade da Cultura and Ruta gastronómica.

How is this page put together?

It covers 15–22 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Santiago de Compostela and booking partners. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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