The council of Ourense has announced that all food at the traditional Magosto festival will be offered free of charge to attendees this evening, starting at 18:00, in the Plaza Mayor and along Calle Progreso (Alameda). Due to heavy rainfall expected today, organisers have decided to waive the initial €3 fee for chorizo sandwiches served in sourdough bread, along with drinks (water or wine).
In addition to the complimentary sandwiches and drinks, attendees will also enjoy free roasted chestnuts and bica, a traditional local cake. To ensure the comfort of guests, tents will be set up in the Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Santa Eufemia, Calle Progreso, Calle Bispo Cesáreo, and Avenida de Pontevedra, alongside those at the bar and for chestnut distribution.
The 2026 Magosto Festival, which has been declared of Tourist Interest, will feature a programme that includes two musical performances: at 18:00 in Plaza Mayor, the Folk Festival San Martiño will showcase groups Ialma and Brañas Folk, with contributions from Pancho Álvarez, Susana Blanco, and the Zarandela hurdy-gurdy quartet, led by Germán Díaz. From 19:00 to 22:00, Calle del Progreso (Alameda) will host a dance with the orchestra Los Satélites.
