The medieval days have been held in Baños for a few years now, in the town's Plaza and Castle. Stalls of craftspeople and tavern-keepers based on the medieval period are set up, along with re-enactments of the capture of the Castle and battles between Moors and Christians, as well as storytelling from the period, theatre, dance and much more, with all the people of Baños taking part dressed as Moors or Christians.

As civic-religious festivities, the Fiestas del Emigrante are held around 15 August in honour of the people of Baños living away from the town, featuring cultural and sporting events and popular open-air dances, as well as the Procession of the Virgen de la Encina, carried by emigrants unable to attend the pilgrimage. Without doubt, the most special event is the Migas Gathering, where local clubs of friends, both from the town and from further afield, come together to compete for the best migas. More than 100 such clubs gather around the Santo Cristo esplanade. 

A festival that today is purely religious in character. This festival came about following the merger of the two Brotherhoods of the Patron Saints, that of the Virgen de la Encina and that of Jesús del Llano, when the festival dates were reorganised: 8 September, the Nativity of Our Lady; the 12th, the Sweet Name of Mary; and the 14th, the feast of the Holy Cross. It was established that the novena to the Virgen de la Encina be held from the 9th to the 17th (the Virgin arrived from the Sanctuary on the 8th), the Salve on the 18th, the Feast and Procession of the Virgin on the 19th, the Feast and Procession of Jesús del Llano on the 20th, and the 21st as the feast of San Mateo, patron of the Parish of Baños.

This is without doubt one of the most deeply rooted festivals in Baños, held on All Saints' Day, in early November, when men, and also women, form groups or “partías” and leave the village for small farmhouses or huts in the mountains, where they spend several days and nights hunting birds with birdlime (“liria”), sharing bread, wine and jokes.

The origin of this custom is thought to lie in the fact that, on All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, the church bells would ring constantly, day and night, causing considerable distress — which the village men would escape by heading somewhere the bells could not be heard, turning the occasion into more of a “wake”, with plentiful food and drink for the living who were present, than a remembrance of those who had already departed this world, whose souls, and the prayers said for them, were left in the hands of the women who had stayed behind in the village.

A popular race running through some of the most iconic spots in Baños de la Encina. The town, part of the network of the Most Beautiful Villages in Spain, is notable for the beauty of its rich artistic heritage.

The entire old town of the village transforms to bring its medieval past back to life, hosting numerous activities: street parades, a medieval market, ballads, music, theatre, the offering of the rose on horseback, and more. Its old town has been a Historic-Artistic Site since 1962.

The Pilgrimage of the Virgen de la Cabeza, held right in the heart of the Sierra Morena, is an impressive display of Marian devotion, decorated with the colourful standards and flags of each of the brotherhoods arriving from all over Spain. It is considered one of the oldest pilgrimages in Spain and also one of the largest.

It is held on the last Sunday of April, with hundreds of pilgrims making a pilgrimage that weekend to the sanctuary, located on the Cerro del Cabezo, preceded by a week full of liturgical, cultural and festive events, which also allow visitors to enjoy the Andújar natural park. Sunday is the main day, with the procession of La Morenita around the sanctuary grounds.

PILGRIMAGE THURSDAY
The Pilgrimage is an impressive display of Marian devotion, beginning a week earlier with the opening address and the blessing of the pilgrimage horse, though the main events are held from Thursday to Sunday. Thursday begins with the proclamation and the flag ceremony in the morning. In the afternoon, the Virgin is moved in procession to the Plaza de España, followed by the floral offering.

PILGRIMAGE FRIDAY
In the afternoon, the affiliated brotherhoods are received in Andújar. The Real Cofradía Matriz de Andújar, together with the city's mayor, welcomes in the Jardines de Colón all those who will climb to the Sanctuary the following day, extending a warm welcome. This marks the start of a parade through the city's main streets to the Town Hall, where a Salve is sung.

PILGRIMAGE SATURDAY
On Saturday morning, the Cofradía Matriz parades through the city's streets, with riders, horsewomen, mules and pack-saddles. The festive atmosphere of the departure continues along the route to the Hermitage of San Ginés, the first stop of the day, before continuing on to "Lugar Nuevo", where lunch is taken before continuing the journey towards the Sanctuary.
At the same time, very early in the morning, the ox-carts set off towards the Sanctuary. Upon arrival at the Sanctuary, the brotherhoods take turns presenting themselves before the Image. Throughout the night, an intimate closeness with the Blessed Virgin can be felt in her chamber. Inside the church, participation in the Masses and rosaries held is massive.

PILGRIMAGE SUNDAY
Sunday is the main day, the culmination of the festival, with the solemn Eucharist of the brotherhoods held at the Sanctuary, followed by the procession of the Virgen de la Cabeza, which, after a four-hour route, returns to her chamber.

PILGRIMAGE MONDAY
Monday marks the end of the Pilgrimage. In the morning, the Cofradía Matriz holds a Mass of Thanksgiving and the farewell ceremony. Afterwards, the ox-carts and brotherhoods begin their return journey, arriving back in Andújar in the afternoon. At night, a solemn Salve of Thanksgiving is held at the Hermitage.

This is a popular open-air dance held to mark the feast of San Eufrasio (patron saint of the city and of the Diocese of Jaén), organised by the residents' association of the "San Eufrasio" neighbourhood in collaboration with the City Council, held on the days before 15 May, the patron saint's feast day. It features various fairground rides and stalls where visitors can enjoy good Andalusian wine and, of course, delicious local tapas.

In 1801, King Charles IV granted this town of Andújar the privilege of a six-day fair, to be held in the last fifteen days of September, of which the first three would be devoted to selling clothing and goods, and the rest to the same plus all kinds of livestock.

Today it is held from 5 to 10 September, and is one of the most important fairs, both for the number of visitors it attracts and for the events linked to the world of horses.

Andújar has its date with flamenco fashion every February. An essential gathering for creators and designers from across the community, and above all, an excellent showcase for the latest developments in this sector across the province.