San Bernabé 2025 in Logroño: history, celebration and flavour in the heart of La Rioja

From June 7 to 11, 2025, Logroño is in festive mood. The city celebrates its patron saint San Bernabé, commemorating the resistance against the French siege of 1521 — a feat that blends tradition, history and local pride.

Main highlights

• Renaissance Market: historical re-enactments with period crafts and street performances.
• Historical re-enactments: military encampments in the Ebro Park evoking the 1521 siege.
• Procession and official proclamation: on June 11, the traditional San Bernabé procession winds through the historic centre.
• Bullfighting spectacle: free event at 18:00 on June 11.
• Fireworks: nightly displays from Parque de La Ribera, with the grand finale on June 11 at 23:00.

San Bernabé gastronomy

The gastronomic tradition of the festivities includes popular tastings of bread, escabeche, wine and braised bull. A unique opportunity to savour the most deeply rooted Riojan cuisine.

Stay in the centre of Logroño

Our tourist apartments are just a few steps from all the festival venues, making them the ideal accommodation for experiencing San Bernabé from day one.