Fiesta Calendar 2024 in Javea, Spain

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Find information about 2024 Fiesta Events in Javea, Spain, including Bank Holidays and Food / Music festivals.

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January-December 2024

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Javea

Event date & time

January-December 2024

Event type
  • Children's activities
  • Dancing
  • Live concerts
  • Live music
  • Local fiestas
  • Markets, rastros & auctions
  • Sporting events

Fiestas in Javea Spain

Fiestas in Javea are important celebrations in the Calendar of Events in Javea. They are often of religious importance and perform the rich history of the area & honour patron saints of the town.

From January through to December there are many wonderful fiestas in Javea, including parades, spectacular firework displays, beautiful costumes and, of course, food and drink festivities! Further information on the indvidual fiestas listed below, including detailed events pages for each fiesta, can be found at Javea Fiestas 2024

Fiesta Calendar 2024 in Javea, Spain

Javea Fiestas 2024

January 2024
LOS REYES MAGOS - Procession of the Three Kings in Javea (5th January)
The Three Kings (Baltazar, Gaspar and Melchior) arrive in Javea on a fishing boat bearing gifts for local children. There are two processions during the day and evening. One procession travels through the port and a second travels through the Old Town to the Placeta del Convent in the evening.

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BANK HOLIDAY - NATIONAL (6 JANUARY) - EPIPHANY


SAN ANTONIO ABAD - Burning of the Pine / Blessing of the Animals in Javea (15th January)
San Antonio is a popular festival for pet-owners and animal lovers, with local traditions including burning of the pine tree in Plaza de San Antonio to warm up the winter night, followed by a parade of horses and carts. The festivals ends with the blessing of pets and other domestic animals in Plaza de la Constitución in Javea.

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February 2024

Half-Year (Mig Any) "Mare de Deu de Loreto" (February 2023)

Celebrate the Half Year Virgen de Loreto Fiesta Day in Javea Port in March. This is a special day that brings together hundreds of people every year. The planned program includes activities for all ages including inflatables, music, sports and a great party atmosphere.

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CARNIVAL - Fancy Dress Processions in Javea (26 February)
Carnival celebrations in Javea take place to prepare for the beginning of Lent. Traditional celebrations include colourful processions with local children and adults in fancy dress. There are two parades during the evening - the first takes place for the children, with an adult parade late in the evening followed by music and dancing. 

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March 2024

BANK HOLIDAY - REGIONAL - Father's Day in Spain (Saturday 19 March)


LA BAIXADA DE JESÚS NAZARENO - Third Sunday of Lent (12 March)
This fiesta is to celebrate the descent of the image of Jesús Nazareno and there is a procession from the chapel of Calvario to the church of San Bartolomé in Old Town of Javea.

Easter Week - Holy Week

Palm Sunday (24 March)
Ther are special mass services in the old town and the port with processions on Palm Sunday. 

Good Friday (29 March) - BANK HOLIDAY (REGIONAL)
Good Friday (Viernes Santo) is a holiday in the Valencian Region.

Easter Sunday (31 March) - BANK HOLIDAY (NATIONAL)
Easter Sunday sees celebrations in local churches with special mass services. The traditional Easter fair continues in the Old Town. At midday there is a traditional gathering of local associations in the church square, when friends and family meet to enjoy drinks and snacks.



April 2024

Easter Monday (1 April) - BANK HOLIDAY (REGIONAL)
Easter Sunday (Lunes de Pascua) is a holiday in the Valencian Region.


FIESTAS DE JESUS NAZARENO (26 April - 3rd May)

Fiesta in honour of Jesús Nazareno - celebrations include bull-running, live music, decorated flower crosses and a large firework display.

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May 2024

Bank Holiday - National (1 May) - May Day

Bank Holiday - Local (Javea) - La Subida - The ascent of the image of Jesus Nazareno (3 May)


XÀBIA FOLK 2024 - (21 April - 7 May)
Enjoy this popular folk festival which celebrates folk music from around the world, with free performances in the marquee at the Plaza de la Constitución in Javea. The final performance takes place at midday in the little chapel of Santa Llúcia.

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June 2024

Montgorock Xàbia Festival (June 2024)

The Montgorock Xàbia Festival will return in 2024, where Javea will enjoy a weekend full of great rock music. The "La Fontanera" area which is located a few metres from the beach, will host the latest edition of this National Rock Festival. The best groups and national artists of the rock genre will come together for another year in Javea.

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Fogueres de Sant Joan de Xabia (June)

Fogueres de Sant Joan is the fiesta of the bonfires, to be held in June 2024 in Javea, Costa Blanca, Spain. The festivities end on 24th June with the burning of the "fogueras", fireworks, music & dancing.

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Fiestas in Javea:


International Festival (end June to early July)

The International Festival is a great opportunity to taste, in only three days, the culinary specialties of 20 nations and experience their traditions and cultures. Over 20 years this event has grown to exemplify the cultural richness of Jávea, Spain. The festival also invludes music, dancing, and other events.

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July 2024

Bous al Mar (July)


Moors & Christians (July)

The Javea Moors & Christians Fiesta takes place in Javea, Spain, in the 3rd week in July every year. This fiesta is absolutely unmissable and a summer treat for locals and tourists alike.

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Fiestas in Javea: Moors & Christians (July 2019)


Virgen del Carmen (16th July)


August 2024

Virgen de los Angeles (2nd August)

The Javea fiesta, "Virgen de los Angeles" is held during the first week of August and is located in the area of the Monastery La Mare de Déu dels Àngeles. The programme includes the celebration of the Mass, the Procession and of course street dance.

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Fiestas in Javea:


Mare de Déu de Loreto (Last week in August to first week in September - 2024 dates TBC)

The Javea Fiesta "Festes Mare de Déu de Loreto" / Virgen de Loreto runs from the last week in August to the first week in September in Javea, Spain. The Celebration is in honour of the patron saint of the sea: "La Mare de Déu de Loreto". During this fiesta the residents and visitors of Javea meet to celebrate their local identity, traditions, religion, neighborhood, sports, and culture. This is a vibrant, colourful, inclusive & creative fiesta that is open to the public and promotes respect for all.

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Fiestas in Javea:


September 2024
Pilgrimage to Ermita del Pòpul (10th September)


October 2024
Día de la Comunidad Valenciana (9th October)


November 2024
Santa Cecilia (17th-25th November)


December 2024
Santa Lucía (TBC)