The green balconies of Almagro, a square steeped in history, and the sound of bobbin lace: it's hard to imagine a more beautiful combination for an autumn getaway. The town in Ciudad Real province will celebrate its XXVIII National Meeting of Lace Makers on October 16 and 17, 2026, with proposals that bring lace closer to the theater and to the memory of trades.
If you only booked Saturday the 17th, it's worth checking the full program. The updated schedule includes an activity on Friday afternoon, allowing you to plan a weekend with various opportunities to learn, explore, and reconnect. The main event on Saturday will take place at... Plaza Mayor.
It's an invitation for both those who have been making lace for years and those who are approaching it for the first time. Just pausing to admire a piece is enough to discover how much patience, imagination, and knowledge can be contained within a few threads.
Two days to approach lace from different perspectives
La City Council meeting places the start of activities on Friday 16th at 19:00The event will feature a talk by María Jesús de Toro Calzado on the crafts and lace veneers associated with Marian images from the Campo de Calatrava region. It will take place at the National Museum of Performing Arts.
El Saturday 17th at 10:00 PM The gathering will begin in the Plaza Mayor. The program also includes the closing event at the museum, with a presentation by Rosa García Andújar on costume design. 18:00Olga Alarcón will lead a guided tour that will connect Almagro, the settings and lacemaking.
Registration will be open from the 14 from September to the 9 from OctoberFor information, the sign provides contactodeencajeras@almagro.esBefore booking your trip, it's advisable to check how to access each activity and whether it requires specific registration.
A square to just stand and stare
The Plaza Mayor is one of those images we recognize immediately, yet it still surprises us when seen up close. Its arcades and glazed wooden galleries give the whole place its character. Tourist information for Almagro It helps to place it within a locality with a heritage that invites leisurely strolls.
During the gathering, the best way to enjoy it is to give the participants space, observe their work, and ask questions when the opportunity arises. Someone who has never seen bobbin lace being made might be struck by how such a small sequence of movements can create something so complex. Those who already practice might be more interested in a particular finish, a type of thread, or the way the bobbin lace is organized.
If you're going with children, suggest they look for different designs: leaves, flowers, waves, or diamonds. The idea isn't to turn the visit into a lesson, but to offer them a simple way to engage with the process. A brief conversation with an artisan can spark more curiosity than a lengthy explanation.
From thread to stage
The connection with the theater provides a good thread for getting to know the city. Corral de Comedias It retains the structure of the old 17th-century theater spaces and is a particularly captivating visit. Please check the visit options, tickets, and opening hours before adding it to your itinerary; these are not automatically included in the event registration.
You can also spend some time strolling through the city center, having a drink, and observing doors, patios, and balconies. After looking at lacework, it's fun to continue searching for rhythms and symmetries in the architecture. The same walk changes dramatically when you have a small question in mind: where does a recurring pattern appear now?
The Lace Museum will have, according to the poster, Free admission on October 17th and 18th, 10:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. and 16:00 a.m. to 19:00 p.m.For those extending their stay until Sunday, it's an option that allows them to end their getaway while maintaining a connection with the craft.
A weekend tailored to your needs
The program spreads the activities across different locations, so it's worth preparing a simple map and allowing some time between them. Choose comfortable shoes, bring a light jacket or sweater for cooler times, and check the weather forecast closer to the date. If you're traveling with a group, agree on an easily recognizable meeting point.
Booking accommodation and arranging meals in advance helps you enjoy yourself without being constantly checking the time. You don't have to sign up for everything either: you can choose the workshop, a cultural visit and a nice walk, or dedicate both full days to exploring the relationship between lace and performance.
En El Mundillo de Eva We are looking forward to this event with particular enthusiasm. Almagro invites us to examine artisanal work closely and discover how it interacts with other creative worlds. October 16 and 17 They have all the ingredients to go home with ideas, memories and a strong desire to continue making bobbin lace.
