The city's best-known customs and traditions are:

The 'Mariquelo' on 1st November, when a person climbs to the weathervane of the cathedral to commemorate the earthquake in Lisbon in 1755.

Las Aguedas, on 5th February, Married Women's Day.

Semana Santa (Easter), which has been declared of Regional Touristic Interest.

Lunes de Aguas, the Monday after Easter Monday, the festival marking the beginning of springtime.

The Fiestas de la Virgen de la Vega and San Mateo, from 8th to 21st September, with the Feria Taurina, Agrícola and Ganadera (Bullfighting, Agriculture and Livestock Festival).

San Juan de Sahagún, the patron saint's day, with processions of people in giant masks, charades and drums.