Moors and Christians Festival 2026 in Valencia

16 May

At 12:30 p.m. – Mig Any Fester – Paseo de la Alameda

The first major gathering of the year for all the dance troupes to get things underway with short parades.

2 July

At 10:30 p.m. – Festival Music Concert – Gardens of the Palau de la Música

An evening to lose yourself in the Moorish and Christian marches, the musical pieces that give the festival its soul.

2 October

At 8:00 p.m. – Entraeta Festera

The starting signal for the big week! The two groups parade through the historic centre from Plaza de la Virgen, passing through Calle Caballeros and the Central Market, carrying their banners and full of festive spirit.

3 October

At 5:00 p.m. – Children’s Moors and Christians Procession

The little ones take centre stage in this parade, which runs from Plaza del Tossal to the Serranos Towers. You’ll see colourful costumes, miniature squads and the same excitement as in the main procession.

At 8:30 p.m. – Embassies – Plaça dels Furs

Plaça dels Furs, next to the imposing Serranos Towers, becomes the setting for this dramatised event that re-enacts the city’s surrender to the two opposing sides.

4 October

At 10:30 a.m. – Procession and Offering

First, the floral offering in the Plaza de la Reina at Valencia Cathedral, followed by Moors and Christians filling the Plaza del Ayuntamiento to the sound of musket fire.

A spectacle that resonates deep within!

9 October – Grand Procession of Moors and Christians

At 4:00 p.m. – Descent of Glory

The procession sets off from the Glorieta. This is the prelude to the grand procession, a ceremony steeped in symbolism that heralds the final spectacle.

At 5:00 p.m. – Procession

The procession moves from the Glorieta, along Calle de la Paz and San Vicente to Marqués de Sotelo. Along the route, you can enjoy colourful Moorish and Christian groups, live music and dancing. It is the most eagerly awaited procession of the year and serves to celebrate the day of the Valencian Community.