Fiestas in Javea: Moors & Christians (11-19th July 2026)

Summary

See the program of activities for the Moors and Christians Fiesta in Javea, Spain. The fiesta is an unmissable summer treat for locals and tourists alike.

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Event date & time

11-19th July 2025

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Various Locations
Javea

Event date & time

11-19th July 2025

Event type
  • Live music
  • Local fiestas
Fiestas in Javea: Moors & Christians (11-19th July 2026)


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Javea Moors & Christians 2026

Fiestas in Javea: Moors & Christians (July 2019)

 

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.

The 2026 Fiesta will start with the traditional presentation evening on and the festival will end with the main gala parades.

Fiestas in Javea: Moors & Christians (July 2019)

2026 program

Full Programme: 11-19 July 2026

SATURDAY 11 JULY

  • 8:00 am Opening and set-up of the festival headquarters.
  • 8:00 pm Parade through the streets of Duanes to collect the representatives from the Moorish Kábilas and Christian Headquarters.
  • 8:30 pm Reception drinks hosted by the Captain Filà AL-TARIKS in Calle Sevilla.
  • 9:00 pm Parade through the streets of Duanes with the representatives taking part in the Opening Ceremony.
  • 9:20 pm On arrival at Avenida Jaime I, the official firework rocket will be launched, followed by the ceremonial switching on of the festival lights.
  • 9:30 pm Official Presentation of the 2026 Moors and Christians Festival on Avenida Lepanto, attended by local and festival authorities.
  • 11:30 pm KRAKATOA Mobile Disco until 4:00 am, with a resonably priced bar run by the 2027 Captaincy.

SUNDAY 12 JULY

  • 1:00 pm Brass band parade through Duanes de la Mar by Filà Schaitans.
  • 8:30 pm 21st Festival Music Concert on Avenida Lepanto performed by the Centre Artístic Musical de Xàbia Band, Featuring a performance by ENDANZA Ballet.

MONDAY 13 JULY

  • 9:00 pm Visit to Arenal Beach. Parade along the David Ferrer Promenade with ENDANZA Ballet. The evening concludes with a fireworks display and refreshments for all participating Filaes, courtesy of La Fontana, Posidonia and Náutica Canal de la Fontana restaurants.

TUESDAY 14 JULY

  • 8:00 pm Visit to Javea’s Historic Centre, ending with a Floral Offering to the patron saint, Sant Jaume, followed by a fireworks display.

WEDNESDAY 15 JULY

  • 6:30 pm Festive Alardo with arquebus firing along Avenida Jaime I.
  • 8:15 pm Floral Offering to Sant Jaume, ending at Our Lady of Loreto Church. During the ceremony, the Filaes and Festival Committee will donate food to Cáritas.
  • 10:30 pm Filà Paella Competition on Avenida Jaime I with prizes, music and a mobile disco until 3:00 am.

THURSDAY 16 JULY

  • 9:00 pm Gathering of the Christian side on La Grava Beach.
  • 9:30 pm Moorish Landing featuring a re-enactment of the arrival of the Moorish troops, arquebus fire and performances by LEGEND.
  • 10:00 pm Moorish Embassy and Surrender of the Castle, followed by a parade of both sides.
  • Midnight Brass Band Night visiting the Kábilas and Headquarters until 3:00 am.

FRIDAY 17 JULY

  • 11:00 am Brass band parade by the Almoradins and Almoriscos Filaes.
  • 5:00 pm 25th Pepe Prats Valencian Pilota Trophy.
  • 9:00 pm Battle with arquebus fire on La Grava Beach.
  • 9:30 pm Christian Embassy and Reconquest of the Castle, followed by a parade.
  • 11:00 pm Vinyl Disco featuring 1960s, 70s and 80s classics, rock and indie music.

SATURDAY 18 JULY

  • 12:00 pm Parade by the Captain Filà AL-TARIK’S, festival officials and committee visiting the Kábilas and Headquarters.
  • 8:00 pm Grand Gala Parade of the Moorish and Christian sides.
  • 11:30 pm Live performance by ORQUESTA LÍMITE until 4:00 am.

SUNDAY 19 JULY

  • 10:00 am Children’s water games on Paseo Jaime I.
  • 10:30 am Free ice cream served by the Moorish and Christian Standard Bearers.
  • 11:00 am Brass band parade by Filà Contrabandistes.
  • 6:00 pm Parade of the Bands followed by a joint performance of the pasodoble ‘Xàbia’.
  • 7:00 pm Grand Gala Parade of the Moorish and Christian sides, followed by a spectacular night-time mascletà from La Grava Beach.

SATURDAY 25 JULY – SANT JAUME DAY

  • 7:30 pm Gathering at Our Lady of Loreto Church.
  • 8:00 pm Solemn Mass in honour of Sant Jaume and in memory of deceased festival members.
 

 

Fiestas in Javea: Moors & Christians (11-19th July 2026)

Fiestas in Javea: Moors & Christians (July 2019)

Fiestas in Javea: Moors & Christians (July 2019)

Fiestas in Javea: Moors & Christians (July 2019)

Fiestas in Javea: Moors & Christians (July 2019)

Fiestas in Javea: Moors & Christians (July 2019)

Fiestas in Javea: Moors & Christians (July 2019)

Fiestas in Javea: Moors & Christians (July 2019)

Fiestas in Javea: Moors & Christians (July 2019)