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28th September 2025 DÉNIA OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE ART OF GASTRONOMY WITH THE INAUGURATION OF THE D*NA FESTIVAL 2025
The eighth edition of D*na celebrates Dénia’s tenth anniversary as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy with a weekend packed with workshops, tastings, and showcookings . Jordi Roca, Alberto Chicote, and Amaury Bouhours headlined the first day of this benchmark event on the national gastronomic calendar. Dénia’s Paseo de la Marineta Cassiana witnessed the opening […]
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Popular Festivals 
21st September 2025 THE 12TH HARVEST FESTIVAL AT THE PORT OF CATARROJA WAS A SUCCESS!
The 12th Harvest Festival organized by the Valencia Rice Designation of Origin (D.O. Arroz de Valencia) brings together more than 5,000 attendees. The Port of Catarroja was filled with gastronomy and tradition on a day focused on Valencian rice, with actor Arturo Valls as Honorary Reaper. The Valencia Rice Designation of Origin (D.O.) held its […]
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Popular Festivals 
20th September 2025 THE VALENCIA RICE DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN (D.O.) ORGANIZES ITS 12TH HARVEST FESTIVAL THIS SUNDAY (SEPTEMBER 21)
The event will take place in the Port of Catarroja and will feature festive and cultural activities such as a manual harvesting demonstration, a cooking show, a ‘Cant de Batre’ (song) competition, and concerts. This Sunday, September 21, the Valencia Rice Designation of Origin (D.O.) celebrates its 12th Harvest Festival. The event will take place […]
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Food 
15th September 2025 ART AND GASTRONOMY SIT AT THE D*NA FESTIVAL’S MAIN TABLE (Dénia)
On September 27 and 28, Dénia will host the Mediterranean’s leading gastronomic event, which this year celebrates the tenth anniversary of the capital of the Marina Alta region being designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. This new edition of D*na reclaims cooking as the eighth art through an expanded programme that combines gastronomic experiences, exhibitions, […]
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Popular Festivals 
29th August 2025 COMMENTATING ON ‘LA TOMATINA’ 2025 FOR THE BBC (WILL MCCARTHY of ‘24/7 VALENCIA’)
When the BBC contacted me to offer me a seat in their commentary booth for La Tomatina 2025, I was honoured to have been chosen. As editor of ‘24/7 Valencia’ for 25 years, I’ve covered many Valencian festivals, but being asked by a world-class broadcaster to narrate 90 minutes of live streaming for perhaps the […]
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Popular Festivals 
22nd August 2025 ‘La Tomatina’ on August 27! (Exclusive ’24/7 Valencia’ report)
Siobhan of the ’24/7 Valencia’ team recounts her experience of a previous ‘La Tomatina’… ‘La Tomatina’ is probably the world’s biggest and certainly the messiest food fight. So when I heard that they were organizing a coach trip, I jumped at the chance to go. I have never experienced anything like it in my life, […]
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Popular Festivals 
15th August 2025 Rototom Sunsplash 2025 – “Celebrating Life” (16-23 August)
From August 16 to 23, 2025, the celebrated 30th edition of Rototom Sunsplash will illuminate Benicàssim’s Mediterranean coast. This festival—widely regarded as Europe’s most significant reggae gathering—continues delivering a rich blend of music, culture, and communal spirit. A Cultural and Musical Tapestry Spanning over 200 concerts, this edition features a standout tribute to reggae icon […]
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Art 
17th July 2025 The IVAM, Centre del Carme (CCCC) and el Museu de Belles Arts (MuBAV) celebrate the ‘Gran Nit de Juliol’ – Great Night of July, with returning festivities and popular traditions!
The nocturnal event will include musical activities and exhibition viewings until midnight! IVAM, CCCC, and MuBAV (Museum of Fine Arts) celebrate the ‘Gran Nit de Juliol’ this Saturday, the 19th of June, with a summer carnival-style tour featuring Valencian Traditions. In honour of the festivities, the three centres are extending their opening hours until midnight, […]
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Popular Festivals 
4th July 2025 THE SAGUNTO ON STAGE FESTIVAL IS BACK! ‘Sagunt a Escena’ 31 July to 23 August…
In the town of Sagunto, just to the north of the city of Valencia, there is an annual festival dedicated to the performing arts. Every year, the Cultural Institute of Valencia puts on Sagunto on Stage to celebrate and show off the talent and creativity of each of the performers and everyone involved in show […]
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Popular Festivals 
2nd July 2025 FERIA DE JULIO (VALENCIA) 2025! (EXCLUSIVE REPORT)
After just one week, we’ve only just begun! Excursions, music, culture, and tournaments for the rest of the week in Valencia’s 2025 Feria de Julio (July Fair). No different to previous years, Valencia’s annual July fair provides free and accessible activities for all age groups, welcoming locals, expats and tourists alike. Whether you’re a pro […]
