Córdoba Holy Week
Processions through white lanes and around the Mezquita.
Key points
- Córdoba's Holy Week is one of the most important in Andalusia and among the most visited in the province.
- The brotherhoods make their penitential procession to the Holy Cathedral Church, which is the Mosque.
- Dates change every year according to Easter: check the official programme.
- In the province, Baena, Puente Genil, Lucena and Priego stand out.
What to see
The processions cross the historic centre with floats, hooded penitents and bands. The official route passes through the Mosque-Cathedral, a unique setting. The districts of San Lorenzo, Santa Marina or the Jewish Quarter offer more intimate moments. Many brotherhoods leave in the afternoon and return in the small hours.
In the province
- BaenaThe "Judíos" and the "Armaos" play drums for days.
- Puente GenilThe "Mananta", with biblical and mythological figures in procession.
- LucenaOne of the oldest in the countryside.
- PriegoProcessions among baroque façades.
Tips
- BookHotels and restaurants fill up far in advance.
- ProgrammeDownload the brotherhoods' routes and times; they change every year.
- Getting aroundStreets are closed and crowds are heavy: go on foot and leave plenty of time.
- MosqueVisiting hours may change during the week.
See the festival calendar and the Mosque-Cathedral.
Frequently asked questions
When is Holy Week in 2027?
From Palm Sunday, 21 March, to Easter Sunday, 28 March 2027.