Potes Orujo Festival 2026

Festival of National Tourist Interest that celebrates the Liébana tradition of public distillation of orujo in copper stills. It takes place from 13 to 15 November 2026 in the historic centre of Potes, with tastings, folklore, concerts and the proclamation of the Orujero Mayor.

Location: Historic centre of Potes (Plaza de la Serna and Plaza Mayor, calle Cántabra)

Programme

• Friday, 13 November · 19:00 · Opening of the stalls and folk atmosphere with bagpipes in the old town · Historic centre of Potes

• Friday, 13 November · 21:00 · Live music performance · Plaza de la Serna

• Saturday, 14 November · 12:00 · Parade of traditional costumes · Historic centre of Potes

• Saturday, 14 November · 12:30 · Reception and proclamation of the Orujero Mayor 2026 · Plaza Mayor

• Saturday, 14 November · 17:30 · Lighting of the stills and public orujo distillation · Squares and streets of the historic centre

• Saturday, 14 November · 20:00 · Tasting of borono with apple · Historic centre of Potes

• Sunday, 15 November · 11:00 · Orujo-making workshop · Historic centre of Potes

• Sunday, 15 November · 13:00 · Presentation of the Alquitara de Oro · Plaza Mayor