Among the main novelties are the relocation of the Book Fair to November 15th, the Grape Harvest Fair from November 20th to 22nd, the traditional Santa Catalina Bonfire on the 25th, and activities on the last weekend, including the presentation of the novel that won the 2026 Azorín Prize and the Santa Catalina Fair itself.
The Book Fair will be held on Sunday, November 15th, in the Plaça de la Sala, starting at 10:00 AM, bringing together literature, dance, and popular traditions with the parade of the Nanos i Gegants and the Colla el Xirivell at 11:30 AM, and the show Liebe by Titoyaya Dansa at 12:00 PM in the Ágora of the Casa de Cultura. At 12:30 PM, the awards ceremony for the narrative contest "La Fira" will take place at the Casa de Cultura. The day will also include activities related to All Saints' Day.
The cultural program will be complemented by various theatrical and musical events, such as El camino de la sal by Hongaresa Teatre on November 7th, and a concert by the Orquesta de Púa y Púa Francisco Alvillar on the 14th, both at the Teatre Principal.
From November 20th to 22nd, the Plaça de la Sala and adjacent streets will host the Grape Harvest Fair, featuring stalls, tastings, children's activities, music, and gastronomic offerings. The fair will be open from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM and from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM. This year, Turisme Monòver has organized three special tastings: a blind tasting competition on Saturday the 21st at 12:00 PM; Saber i Sabor del Vinalopó on the same day at 7:00 PM, with the D.O. Vinos de Alicante; and, as a new addition, a tasting of six vermouths on Sunday the 22nd at 12:00 PM. Registrations can be made at adl@monovar.es.
Music will be provided by concerts from Filiu & Cia on Saturday the 21st and Suite Rumba on Sunday the 22nd, both at 12:30 PM. Additionally, on Friday the 20th, the photographic exhibition Monòver de nit will open at the Kursaal Fleta, while the Teatre Principal will host Paraula d’Isabel-Clara Simó, coinciding with Valencian Letters Day. The program will also include awareness activities for the eradication of gender violence, commemorating November 25th.
On Wednesday, November 25th, the most traditional events of the celebration will take place, including the civic procession, the correfoc (fire run), and the Santa Catalina Bonfire. The correfoc will start at 7:30 PM from Plaça de la Malva and end in the Plaça de la Sala, where the traditional bonfire will be lit.
On November 27th and 28th, Astrònom Pérez Verdú street will host the Santa Catalina Fair. The last weekend will also feature the Fira de les Moreres, with the participation of parent-teacher associations, other associations, and local groups. Literature will once again be a focus on Friday the 27th at 7:00 PM with the presentation of La necesidad de amar, the novel that won the 2026 Azorín Prize, by its author, Pablo Álvarez, at the Casa Museu Azorín. On Saturday the 28th at 6:00 PM, the Plaça de la Sala will host Gota, a family magic and clown show by Txema Muñoz, recognized with the 2026 Max Award for Best Street Performance.
The Santa Catalina Fair will also offer adapted hours for individuals with sensory hypersensitivity. On Fridays, November 20th and 27th, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the attractions will operate without music or lights to facilitate participation for children and individuals with specific sensory needs.
