ONE of the UK’s biggest Spanish festivals is returning to Manchester for a third year in September.
Festejar 2016 - sponsored by leading Rioja wine brand Marques de Caceres - will take over Albert Square for four days, bringing a taste of the Med to Manchester with a host of Iberian treats, including live music, a food market, drinking, dancing and crafts.
The festival will kick off in style on 1 September with a one-off performance from one of the world’s leading Gypsy Kings tribute bands, The Andalus Band.
The following night, the chilled out vibe of the Balearics will come to Festejar as celebrated DJ Miguel Manzano presents an electronic musical story tracing the evolution of dance music on Ibiza.
Other activities will include Spanish dance lessons, crafts, food and drink stalls and daily live music and entertainment.

Patrick Marmion, Festejar organiser, says: “Festejar keeps getting bigger and better and this year’s events promise four days that will transport Manchester’s residents direct to the heart of modern Spanish culture.
“No matter what the Manchester weather throws at us, this will be one part of the city where the sun will always be shining.”
In this competition, you can win a case of twelve bottles of wine from Festejar sponsors, Marques de Caceres – contents described below. To enter, make sure you're logged in then click the red button.
For more information on Festejar 2016, visit www.spanishfestival.co.uk
The Prize – A Case of Wine from Marques de Caceres
2x Marques de Caceres Blanco, Rioja
2x Marques de Caceres Rosado, Rioja
2x Marques de Caceres Crianza, Rioja
1x Marques de Caceres Reserva, Rioja
1x Marques de Caceres Gran Reserva, Rioja
2x Marques de Caceres Verdejo, Rueda
2x Marques de Caceres Albarino, Rias Biaxas