# Samaín and Halloween festivities in Pontevedra

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/saman-and-halloween-festivities-in-pontevedra
> Updated: 2026-10-25T05:10:53.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Various towns in the Pontevedra region are organizing celebrations for Samaín and Halloween. 

In Redondela, festivities include a ‘Tunnel of Terror’ at the Pexegueiro river walk, the ‘Subumbra’ parade featuring music and pyrotechnics, and workshops for pumpkin carving and makeup. Pontevedra is hosting ‘La Noite dos Calacús,’ which features guided tours of the Santo Amaro cemetery and the ‘Procesión das Ánimas.’ This year’s procession incorporates a social message against gender-based violence through the use of purple decorations. Local bakeries are also reviving the tradition of ‘pan de ánimas.’

In Vigo, the band Broken Peach released a horror-themed music video covering ‘Thriller.’ Meanwhile, Vilar de Santos is organizing Samaín celebrations centered on ancient legends, beginning at the local cemetery near Saa village. The municipality also announced upcoming Magosto celebrations for November 8.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Vigo and Vilar de Santos prepare for Samaín and local festivities

Vigo's Broken Peach releases a ‘Thriller’ cover video for Halloween, while Vilar de Santos prepares for Samaín festivities and promotes its Santa Marta Business Park.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vigo-and-vilar-de-santos-prepare-for-saman-and-local-festivities

### 2026-10-23: Samaín celebrations planned for Redondela and Pontevedra

Redondela and Pontevedra are hosting Samaín festivities, including parades, cemetery tours, and traditional bread making, with Pontevedra incorporating themes to combat gender-based violence.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saman-celebrations-planned-for-redondela-and-pontevedra

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