On 17 October, the Fábrica de Harinas esplanade in Getafe will be the venue for the ‘CONGETAFE 2026’ fair, designed as a meeting point for citizens and local associations, showcasing the ongoing work of the Convivencia Table.
The initiative, scheduled to run from 11:00 to 14:30 and from 17:00 to 20:00, aims to promote mutual understanding, social participation, and recognition of diversity. Attendees can expect a variety of activities, including craft workshops where participants can learn to make badges, stamps, and keychains.
Children's entertainment will also be available, alongside a showcase of music, traditions, and cultural expressions from various countries. The event will feature performances such as a dance show by the Polish House dance group at 12:30, a family theatre production titled ‘Pequeños Valientes’ at 18:00, and Romanian folk songs performed by the Romanian National House dance group at 19:00.
Individual stands will represent social entities and groups that are part of the Convivencia Table, including ACCOES, Al-Falah, ATLAS, the Romanian National House, the Polish House in Getafe, Red Cross, the Federation of Neighbourhood Associations of Getafe, Gaytafe LGTBI+, YMCA Guaymuras, Migrantia, Murialdo, the Ukrainian Association SUM, the Bulgarian Association KUBRAT, IYF Spain, Getafe No Fake Zone, and Getafe Volunteering.
The Municipal Office of Convivencia can be contacted at 663 124 081 or via email at oficina.convivencia@ayto-getafe.org, with office hours from Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00.
Getafe book fair 2026
The literary event will take place in the same location from 16 October to 8 November, featuring over 150 authors at the Plaza de la Unesco. With a history spanning more than three decades since its inception in 1992, the event will include local bookstores and various writers' associations.
This traditional literary gathering will offer residents and visitors a wide range of new publications as well as out-of-print titles. Participating bookstores include Librería Letras, Edimat Libros, Biblos, and Pedro A. Mateos, alongside writers' associations such as Océanos de Tinta, Corazón Literario, Asociación Cultural Literatura al Viento, Plumas y Letras, and the Romanian House of Culture.
Throughout the weeks of celebration, more than 150 authors will be present to showcase, sell, and sign their works, engaging directly with the public. The fair will be open daily from 10:30 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 21:00.
