LARP Events in Spain
Spain's live-action roleplay (LARP) scene is diverse and growing, offering everything from medieval fantasy campaigns to cutting-edge immersive dramas. Known locally as "rol en vivo," Spanish LARP events span the country – from Madrid to Barcelona to Valencia – in genres ranging from high fantasy epics to post-apocalyptic survival. Most games are primarily in Spanish, but a few high-profile events provide English-friendly or bilingual experiences and actively court international participants. Below is a country-specific guide to narrative-driven, in-person LARP events in Spain (excluding online games, play-by-post, or pure historical reenactments). Whether you're a local "rolero" or a traveling LARPer, you can find adventures in Spain's castles, camps, and even desert film sets – "LARP events in Spain" cater to many interests and languages.
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1. Azarkia (The Valley of Azarkia)
Location: Alicante/Elche area (various rural sites in southeast Spain)
Primary language: Spanish
Genre: Medieval High Fantasy (sword & sorcery)
This long-running campaign plunges players into a "cruel and barbaric" original fantasy world – fantasía en su estado más puro, a pre-medieval realm of sword and witchcraft. The setting has evolved over 15 event editions with player-driven storylines, where you can "be whatever you want to be" and help shape the fate of Azarkia's valley. Expect a sandbox style LARP with warring factions, dark magic, and gritty adventures.
Official site: Azarkia Rol en Vivo
2. Escuela de Magia y Hechicería
Location: Catalonia (often hosted at a castle near Barcelona)
Primary language: Spanish
Genre: Wizarding School (Harry Potter–inspired fantasy)
Step into a Spanish take on Hogwarts – this immersive weekend LARP lets you play a student or professor at a grand magic school. Participants are sorted into one of four houses, attend magical classes, brew potions, play Quidditch, and duel with wands. It's an unofficial Wizarding World experience where you can "live pure magic" as part of the curriculum. The event typically runs in an actual castle or summer camp facility to enhance the atmosphere.
3. Leyendas de las Mil Tormentas
Location: Central Spain (recent runs in Alarcón, Cuenca)
Primary language: Spanish
Genre: Pirate Fantasy Adventure
"Legends of the Thousand Storms" is a swashbuckling LARP that mixes historical pirate lore with fantastical twists. Players join one of several pirate crews or island factions in an archipelago wracked by magical storms. You'll sail for treasure, drink rum in taverns, duel with cutlasses, and live out wild pirate comedy. The tone is intentionally light-hearted – a high-spirited, rum-fueled adventure "bathed in a comedic format", making it ideal for newcomers to LARP. This event often features big naval battles on land and plenty of larger-than-life characters.
4. Apocalipsis 1984: El Último Refugio
Location: Various (often rural complexes in Spain)
Primary language: Spanish
Genre: Post-Apocalyptic Survival Horror
Apocalipsis 1984 throws you into a gritty survival simulation in a world torn by societal collapse and the walking dead. Inspired by Orwell's "1984," this LARP portrays an oppressive society with strict class divisions, beset by violent gangs, crimes, and of course zombies. Players find themselves in one of the last safe refuges of humanity, struggling with shortages of food and supplies as they fend off external threats. The game emphasizes tough moral choices and "no-holds-barred" survival challenges in a cruel storyline. Expect intense roleplay, horror elements, and physical survival tasks in this 24/7 in-game experience.
Official site: Azarkia – Apocalipsis 1984
5. Star Wars: Borde Exterior
Location: Valencia region (e.g. Buñol, at Campamento La Serrana)
Primary language: Spanish
Genre: Space Opera Sci-Fi (Star Wars universe)
Borde Exterior (Outer Rim) is a fan-based Star Wars LARP saga that brings a galaxy far, far away to life in Spain. Set on the fringes of galactic civilization, this event lets players become smugglers, Jedi, Sith, bounty hunters, or rebels navigating the Outer Rim's dangers. The organizers provide extensive world info (dossier) and even group sign-ups so teams can "crew" together and surcar la galaxia – sail the galaxy – as a team. Storylines involve scum-and-villainy intrigue, cantina meet-ups, and faction conflicts under the light of distant stars. Episode I ran as a three-day event near Valencia, and future episodes are planned.
Official site: Azarkia – Borde Exterior
6. Legacies
Location: Catalonia (Granollers/Barcelona area)
Primary language: Spanish (with some English support)
Genre: High Fantasy Campaign (Sandbox wargame)
Legacies is an ongoing saga of immersive LARP events organized by T.R.O. (Treballs de Recreació i Oci). Set in the original fantasy world of Arrescan, it invites players to join one of multiple factions vying for power and survival. Whether you're a scholar, warrior, artisan, explorer, mage or alchemist, your skills will contribute to your faction's cooperative goals. Legacies is designed as a competitive yet collaborative sandbox – factions compete for resources and territory through battles and diplomacy, while players are free to pursue personal storylines. The game emphasizes team strategy, exploration, and a "play-to-immerse" ethos in a rich high-fantasy setting. Events typically run over a weekend with dozens of players camping in-character.
Official site: T.R.O. – Legacies
7. Distopik A.D.
Location: Catalonia (T.R.O. events, near Barcelona)
Primary language: Spanish
Genre: Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy
Distopik After Disaster is a unique post-apocalyptic LARP that asks: "What if modern civilization fell – and Elves, Dwarves, Orcs and Halflings were part of it?" This game is set a decade after a cataclysm that exhausted Earth's resources and devastated society. Survivors of all races emerge from bunkers to find a ruined world where acid rain falls and radiation zones linger. Players must band together to endure harsh survival conditions – scarcity of food, water, fuel, ammo, etc. – forming communities to improve their chances. Distopik A.D. strives for realistic survival mechanics: the gear you carry is what you have to use, and every item has practical value. The aesthetic is more grounded post-apocalypse (think less Mad Max flamboyance, more improvised gear from real life) – an "after disaster" world with a fantasy twist.
Official site: T.R.O. – Distopik
8. The Witcher: Aretuza
Location: Castell de Ciutat, La Seu d'Urgell (Pyrenees, Catalonia)
Primary language: Bilingual: Spanish-run episodes and dedicated English international runs
Genre: Immersive Fantasy (Witcher saga, magical academy)
Aretuza is a four-day luxury LARP where you play a magic apprentice in the famed sorcerers' academy from The Witcher universe. Hosted in a 9th-century fortress-turned-hotel in the Catalan Pyrenees, the event delivers a truly cinematic experience – Aretuza's halls come to life in a real medieval castle. Players attend lessons in diplomacy, combat, and arcane arts, choose specialized magical paths, and navigate school intrigues and rituals. The story spans multiple episodes (the first runs in 2024 were for the Spanish community) and due to high demand, an international edition in English opened for 2026. With high production values, detailed character casting, and an inclusive approach, Aretuza offers an elite Witcher experience for fans and fantasy LARPers alike.
Official site: Efimeral – The Witcher: Aretuza
9. The Continental
Location: Sant Mori Castle, Girona (Catalonia)
Primary language: English (international event)
Genre: Modern Noir/Action Thriller (Assassins under truce)
The Continental is an intense 36-player weekend LARP inspired by the John Wick universe and noir crime films. Set in an elegant luxury castle (standing in as the Continental Hotel in Girona), this game gathers the world's deadliest assassins and crime family leaders for an extraordinary secret meeting. The hotel is "neutral ground" – the one rule is that no killing is allowed on the premises. During the event, you'll navigate a high-stakes world of organized crime: forging alliances, negotiating deals, uncovering secrets and betraying rivals, all under a veneer of glamour and tension. Themes include loyalty vs. betrayal, power struggles, family bonds, and lethal intrigue. With its stylish noir atmosphere and strict code of conduct, The Continental offers a true "assassins' gala" experience.
Official site: Efimeral – The Continental
10. Our Last Year
Location: Cuevas al Jatib, Baza, Granada (Andalusia)
Primary language: English (Nordic-style international game)
Genre: Dramatic Apocalyptic Fiction
Our Last Year is a Nordic-style immersive drama about a small group of people waiting for the end of the world. Set in an isolated cave resort in southern Spain, this larp takes place 19–22 September 2024 (in-game dates mirror real dates), roughly one year before a massive asteroid is predicted to either barely miss Earth or annihilate it. Characters have retreated to this shelter – a rustic cave hotel – with disparate goals: some hope to survive and rebuild civilization, others want to party like there's no tomorrow, seek forgiveness, find love, or simply fill their last year with meaning. The larp is inspired by the film Melancholia and the Spanish larp La Sirena Varada, focusing on realistic emotional experiences rather than action or combat. There is no pre-scripted plot; instead, players collaboratively explore themes of hope, despair, and human connection as the clock ticks down. After successful runs in 2019 and 2024, Our Last Year has cemented itself as a powerful example of "Nordic" style LARP in Spain.
Official page: Our Last Year Larp (Reflections Larp Studio)
11. Conscience
Location: Fort Bravo film set, Tabernas Desert, Almería (Andalusia)
Primary language: English (international cast)
Genre: Science Fiction / Western (AI & ethics in a Wild West park)
Conscience is an acclaimed blockbuster-style LARP by NotOnlyLarp that plunges players into a "real life Westworld." It takes place at Fort Bravo – a genuine Wild West theme park town – which serves as the in-game frontier setting, as well as the high-tech headquarters of the corporation behind it. In Conscience, some players are human guests or staff, and others are androids, all entangled in a story about artificial intelligence, free will, and morality. The narrative explores what it means to be human (or machine) when "free will is not free," blending cowboy adventure with existential sci-fi. With multiple runs since 2018 (the fifth run was held in March 2024 with international participants), Conscience has evolved a rich storyline and polished mechanics. Players can expect duels at high noon, secret android rebellions, saloon mysteries, and ethical dilemmas, all set against a stunning spaghetti-western backdrop.
12. "We Are" (Nosotros Somos)
Location: Guadalajara, Spain
Primary language: English (Run #1 International in 2025; future local-language runs possible)
Genre: Historical Social Drama
"We Are" is a transformative larp about hope, identity, and the fight for the right to exist under a fascist regime. Set in Franco's Spain in 1971, it centers on the queer community that found refuge in Pasaje Begoña – a real underground bar district known as an "oasis of freedom" during the dictatorship. By day, characters live under an authoritarian code (Francoist law made homosexuality illegal, with people sent to prison or asylums). By night, they gather in secret bars where, for a few hours, they can be themselves – until a police raid in June 1971 (the historic crackdown on Pasaje Begoña) threatens to destroy their haven. The larp portrays everyday struggles and defiant joy: from drag performances and clandestine romances to the looming fear of arrest. Themes of sexism, LGBTQ+ phobia, politics, and racism are integral to the story, while sexual violence is explicitly excluded for player safety. The first run (international, ~35 players) is scheduled for September 2025 in Guadalajara.
Official site: NotOnlyLarp – We Are (Pasaje Begoña Project)
Each of these events showcases a different facet of LARP in Spain – from high-fantasy battles and pirate comedies to avant-garde Nordic dramas and blockbuster sci-fi experiences. Spain's LARP community is active and creative, with events frequently advertised on social media and LARP calendars. Many Spanish-language games welcome newcomers (often providing pre-made characters and workshops), and an increasing number of events are marketed to international participants with English materials or even dedicated English-speaking runs. Whether you're looking for a "LARP in Madrid, Barcelona, or Valencia" or an escape to a medieval fortress or desert town, Spain's LARP scene offers something for every adventurer. Be sure to check each event's official pages for current dates and sign-up details, and ¡buena suerte! – good luck on your next live roleplaying journey.
Sources:
  • Azarkia Rol en Vivo – Official event descriptions
  • Calendario Larp – Spanish LARP event listings
  • T.R.O. Events (Legacies & Distopik) – Official site and materials
  • Efimeral Events – The Witcher: Aretuza and The Continental info
  • Reflections Larp Studio – Our Last Year larp page
  • NotOnlyLarp – Conscience and We Are official pages and reviews
Fantasy
Medieval adventures, magical schools, and high fantasy campaigns in castles and rural settings
Sci-Fi
From Star Wars adventures to AI ethics explorations in unique settings
Drama
Emotional Nordic-style experiences focusing on human connections and social themes
International
Growing number of English-language events welcoming participants from around the world
LARP Events in Spain
12+
Major Events
Active LARP campaigns across the country
5+
English-Friendly
International events with English support
8+
Genres
From fantasy to sci-fi to historical drama
100s
Players
Active LARP community across Spain