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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 […]
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Popular Festivals 
17th June 2025 ‘FIESTA DE SAN JUAN’ BY THE BEACH ON JUNE 23rd!
The biggest beach party of the year is back for some magical mayhem! Fiesta de San Juan will return to Valencia’s beaches this year. Starting at sunset, the annual fiesta is set to be full of fun, mischief, and mystical tradition. Early birds may want to get there from around six to grab wood and […]
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Popular Festivals 
21st February 2025 THE ‘FESTA DE LA CARXOFA DE ALAQUÀS’ CLOSES ITS 8TH EDITION WITH MORE THAN 4,000 ATTENDEES AND 5,000 TAPAS SOLD
The confit artichoke from the Ateneu restaurant wins the first ‘Millor Tapa’ competition, judged by a professional jury. Under the slogan ‘Més Poble que Mai’, the event brought together more than 4,000 people over the weekend. Alaquàs (Valencia), February 2025. This year, under the slogan ‘Més poble que mai’, Alaquàs joined together in an act […]
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Popular Festivals 
16th February 2025 ‘CASAL VIVEROS MAHOU’ OPENS THE FALLAS FROM 21-23 FEBRUARY…. WITH A PROGRAMME THAT BRINGS TOGETHER GASTRONOMY, LIVE MUSIC AND BEER EXPERIENCES!
After the success of its first edition, the Casal returns to Viveros as a space open to the whole city to enjoy at any time of the day. In addition, its varied and quality gastronomic offer guarantees options for all tastes, from lunch to dinner, making each visit a unique experience. Casal Viveros Mahou returns […]
