Enjoy free concerts by Marlena, Funambulista, and Nil Moliner featuring popular paella and magic orchestras
igo Quintero or Hey Kid, among others, will take the stage. The concerts will be held at the San Nicasio Fairgrounds and entrance will be free of charge.
Medina Azahara, an emerging talent, and various brass bands will also be showcasing their talent during the festivities. Rock music will be a significant feature this year, with the “Festival San Nicasio Rock” scheduled for Friday, October 10. The lineup includes bands like Dura Calá, Peteneras, Desastre, and the popular Medina Azahara performing from 9:00 p.m. at the Recinto Ferial fairgrounds.
Local talents will be highlighted during the celebrations, with the winner of the Leganés a Ritmo Joven contest, Bonnie Dies, performing on Sunday, October 12. Their performance will precede Marlena’s set and will take place at 8:30 pm on the same stage.
The festivities will also feature tribute acts to indie music by Metroindie and hits performed by the New York Orchestra. The streets of Leganés will be enlivened by parades, batucadas, and charangas, offering a variety of music to the attendees.
Apart from the music, sports events, traditional meals, and games will be part of the celebration. The town criers for the San Nicasio festivities will be the Leganés Volleyball Club and the Leganés Basketball Club, symbolizing the community’s spirit of effort and achievement. The festivities will include sports matches, championships, and the 47th San Nicasio Popular Race, with tickets available for purchase online.
Delicious traditional meals like sardinada, lemonade, and chocolates will be served at various locations throughout the town. The festivities will culminate with the Popular Paella on Sunday, October 12, accompanied by a performance by Crazy Cabin Sextet at 2:30 pm at the Fairgrounds. Exciting games like mus, sack races, pasodobles contests, and magic shows will provide entertainment for all attendees.
In addition to these cultural and culinary delights, there will be processions, religious events honoring San Nicasio, and various attractions at the fairgrounds for both children and adults to enjoy.
For those planning to attend the festivities in Leganés, the town is easily accessible from Madrid by public transport. The C5 suburban line and metro line 12 connect directly to the San Nicasio stop, located near the fairgrounds. Several bus routes from different locations provide additional transportation options, and drivers can access Leganés via the M-40 or M-50 highways.
The San Nicasio festivities in Leganés promise ten days of lively entertainment, traditional delights, and cultural celebrations to honor the patron saint in style. With top musical performances, sports events, delicious meals, and fun games, there will be something for everyone to enjoy during this festive period.