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Samaín 2026 in Muxía: Haunted Tunnel, Santa Compaña and Pumpkin Contest

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Muxía

Find out more about Samaín 2026 in Muxía: Haunted Tunnel, Santa Compaña and Pumpkin Contest

On 31 October 2026, Muxía celebrates Samaín, Galicia’s autumn festival of mystery and tradition, with a day of family activities and spooky surprises. Sala Gervasio Sar will host children’s workshops, the Great Haunted Tunnel and a scary pumpkin competition. In the evening, the traditional Santa Compaña procession takes centre stage, followed by the Merendola de Defuntos community gathering.

Samaín 2026 programme in Muxía

  • 10:30 am–12:00 pm: spooky workshops for children aged 4 to 8.
  • 12:00–1:30 pm: spooky workshops for ages 9 to 12.
  • From 4:30 pm: Great Haunted Tunnel.
  • 8:00 pm: Santa Compaña procession departs from Sala Gervasio Sar.
  • After the procession: pumpkin contest voting and prize-giving, followed by the traditional Merendola de Defuntos gathering.

New this year are pumpkin-cookie and trick-or-treat bag workshops, as well as a haunted tunnel for visitors ready for a scare.

How to enter the scary pumpkin contest

Registration takes place at the Library from 26 to 30 October. Entrants must bring their pumpkins to Sala Gervasio Sar on 31 October between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. The pumpkins will be displayed there throughout the afternoon.

Pumpkin contest categories and prizes

  • Children’s category, up to age 8: €50 voucher for Vaneli.
  • Youth category, ages 9 to 15: €50 voucher for Arroutada.

Voting and prize-giving take place on the evening of 31 October after the Santa Compaña procession.

Location and practical information

Saturday 31 October 2026, Sala Gervasio Sar, Edificio de Servizos Múltiples, Praza da Camposa, Muxía, A Coruña, on Galicia’s Costa da Morte. The evening procession leaves from the venue at 8:00 pm.

Bring your costume, put the finishing touches on your most frightening pumpkin and enjoy an evening that blends local folklore, creativity and a little Halloween-style fun.

Cartel de Samaín 2026 en Muxía: obradoiros, túnel do terror, procesión da Santa Compaña e concurso de cabazas o 31 de outubro.

More details about Samaín 2026 in Muxía: Haunted Tunnel, Santa Compaña and Pumpkin Contest

Start Date

Saturday, October 31, 2026

End date

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Venue

Sala Gervasio Sar, Edificio de Servizos Múltiples, Praza da Camposa, Muxía (A Coruña)

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