Top tier global events host in Spain in 2026

Spain hosts some of the world’s most iconic events in 2026. Which event would you plan to trip around?

Gabriela Yepez

4/16/20261 min read

While much of the world feels uncertain, Spain is preparing to host some of the most extraordinary global events:

  • Pope Leo XIV visit Spain in June 2026.

  • A Total Solar Eclipse visible across the country in August 2026.

  • The Formula 1 debut (after 45 years) in Madrid in September 2026.

  • The NFL arriving (again) at the Santiago Bernabéu in November 2026.

  • Bruno Mars in June, Bad Bunny in July and Shakira in September 2026.

And beyond the headlines — centuries-old celebrations, world-class festivals, and cultural moments that define a country with soul.

Spain is not just open.
It’s alive, evolving, and ready to be experienced.

Which event would you plan your trip around?