The Ayuntamiento de Ourense has announced that this year's Magosto festival will include bica, alongside traditional chestnuts and chorizos, on 11 November at 18:00 in the Plaza Mayor and Alameda. This change comes as a result of a nationwide strike in the meat sector, which has led to the cancellation of previously planned dishes such as callos (tripe) and porco ao espeto (grilled pork).
In anticipation of rain, the local government will increase the number of tents to ensure attendees can enjoy the gastronomic festivities and musical performances. These tents will be located in the Plaza Mayor, Santa Eufemia, Progreso (near the Alameda), Obispo Cesáreo, and Avenida de Pontevedra, in addition to the usual bar and chestnut distribution points.
Magosto festival 2026 programme
The festival, which has been declared a tourist interest event, is organised by the Ayuntamiento in collaboration with the Xunta de Galicia and ABANCA. The complete schedule for the event is as follows:
- 18:00 - Plaza Mayor and Calle del Progreso (Alameda): Traditional Magosto featuring roasted chorizo with sourdough bun, water or wine. Price: €3. Bica and chestnuts will also be available.
- 18:00 - Plaza Mayor: Folk Festival San Martiño, featuring performances by Ialma and Brañas Folk, alongside Pancho Álvarez, Susana Blanco, and the Zarandela dulzaina quartet, directed by Germán Díaz.
- 19:00 - 22:00 - Calle del Progreso (Alameda): Dancing with the orchestra Los Satélites.
