Fiestas and traditions of València

Public holiday commemorating King Jaume I's entry into València in 1238.

9 October

València's most important Mediterranean film festival, screening feature films, shorts and documentaries from across the Mediterranean…

Late October and early November

València’s city festival brings together the Moors and Christians parade for 9 d’Octubre and the Turia medieval market, with FeVaMiC…

October, around Nou d’Octubre; FeVaMiC and the city council publish the annual programme.

Sagunto’s Moros y Cristianos brings together a parade, embassies, alardo and Despojo del Moro in honour of Virgen del Remedio.

Between late September and early October; check Sagunto’s annual programme to confirm the days and activities.

One of the fastest marathons in the world, with a flat course at sea level and ideal temperatures in December.

First Sunday of December

València's biggest festival, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

From 1 to 19 March (highlights 15-19)

Castelló's founding festival, a Festival of International Tourist Interest, commemorating the city's move to the plain in 1251.

Third Saturday of Lent and the nine days that follow

The Holy Week of València's maritime neighbourhoods, a Festival of National Tourist Interest, with nearly 80 processions organised by some…

Holy Week (March or April)

The shortest night of the year is celebrated on Valencia's beaches with bonfires, night swims and rituals to welcome the summer.

Night of 23 June

Known as the Festa Grossa, it is one of the city's oldest traditions, with 700 years of history.

May or June depending on the liturgical calendar

An indie and pop music festival held next to the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, with more than 24 hours of music on two stages.

Early June

Alicante's great fire festival, a Festival of International Tourist Interest, in which satirical monuments are set up and burned on the Nit…

From 20 to 24 June (Cremà on the night of the 24th)

The city's great summer festival, with hundreds of activities across neighbourhoods and districts.

Throughout the month of July

The world's biggest tomato fight, in which more than 20,000 people throw some 120,000 kilos of tomatoes through the streets of Buñol for…

Last Wednesday of August, from 11am to 1pm

The Cabanyal Moors and Christians festival is the Marítimo celebration, with costumed groups, music, staged embassies and a medieval market…

September in 2025 and 2026 (late June to July in 2023 and 2024); the organising association publishes each edition’s dates and programme.

Oktoberfest in Valencia brings together German beer, Bavarian food and music. The 2026 edition took place at El Garaje Foodie.

Variable dates, between September and October; the 2026 edition was in September. Check El Garaje Foodie’s website for the next announcement.

World Paella Day celebrates paella every 20 September. València hosts the international Cup, promoted by Visit València and the city…

20 September, World Paella Day; check the annual programme for the Cup and its activities.

Benicalap’s medieval market combines crafts, food, street performances and workshops. The 2026 agenda placed it at Plaza Nueva de la Ermita.

September is the reference month for the 2026 announcement; confirm each edition’s dates and venue in the official agenda.

Visor Fest brings concerts to a single stage without overlaps. La Marina de València hosted the 2025 and 2026 editions; check the next…

September in 2025 and 2026 in València; earlier editions took place in Benidorm and Murcia. Check the official website for the next edition’s dates and venue.

Every Thursday at midday, eight syndics dressed in the black smock of the farmer settle the irrigation disputes of the huerta orally and in…

Every Thursday at 12:00

The city's big weekly flea market brings together more than 500 stalls of second-hand goods, antiques, vinyl, books and curiosities.

Sundays and public holidays, 9:00-14:00

As evening falls, the traditional boats set out from El Palmar to sail across the lake while the sky turns orange and the birds return to…

Daily at sunset

Cold tiger nut horchata served with freshly baked fartons is the quintessential Valencian afternoon snack, above all in the hot months.

All year round, especially in summer