Buitrago has a numeric list of festive, artistic and cultural events, including Belén Viviente and Medieval Fair (Feria Medieval), which are held once every year.
Belén Viviente In 1988, a group of residents decided to host the Belén Viviente following an idea that had already been carried out in the Villa de Báscara (province of
Gerona), and taking as a model the shepherds that are represented in nearby towns such as Braojos de la Sierra. The first edition of the Belén Viviente involved eighty actors, with four thousand people watching the scenes. Given the success from the initiative, in 1991, the Buitrago del Lozoya Living Belén Cultural Association (la Asociación Cultural Belén viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya) was founded. The number of actors joining the Belén Viviente increased to over 100. The Belén Viviente attracted over 10,000 visitors. In Currently, the el Belén Viviente in Buitrago del Lozoya (el Belén viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya) is one of the most important event in Spain, with 39 scenes spread across a 1,300-meter route with over 200 actors, 15 technicians and 35 security officiers joining the event. Acting as a cultural event, it has attracted over 25,000 visitors to Buitrago del Lozoya every year.
Medieval Fair (Feria Medieval) Since 2001, the Medieval Fair is held in Buitrago del Lozoya on the first weekend of September every year. Given the great feedback received since its first edition (attracting over 30,000 visitors every year), it has become one of the most important event in the Community of Madrid. During the three-day period, Buitrago travels back to the Middle Ages. The fair includes a large market with over 100 stalls in addition to numerous activities like theater, music, dance and parade. == Public Transportation ==