The city of Valencia is preparing for a grand celebration scheduled for September 18th, 19th, and 20th, 2026. The Agrupación de Moros y Cristianos Marítimo Valencia is organizing a festival that combines tradition, history, culture, and a multicultural festive atmosphere. The news is accompanied by good tidings: the Generalitat has officially recognized this celebration as a Local Tourist Interest Festival, highlighting its cultural value, authenticity, and deep roots in Valencian traditions.
Throughout the three days, the Paseo Marítimo of Playa del Cabanyal, specifically in the Arenas area, will transform into a vibrant medieval market. Numerous craft stalls, inns, and workshops will be set up, accompanied by music and dance filling the air. Attendees can enjoy an authentic market with street performances and a diverse gastronomic offering with food and spice vendors.
Key highlights of the program include:
September 18th – Embassies or "Disembarkation" – Playa de las Arenas
- At 6:00 PM – Children's Embassies
- At 7:00 PM – Main Embassies
- At 6:00 PM – Children's Embassies
- At 7:00 PM – Main Embassies
September 19th from 6:30 PM – Grand Moorish-Christian Parade – Calle de la Reina
September 20th, 2026 – Celebration for the Patron Saint's Day – Playa de las Arenas
The "entrada morocristiana" (Moorish-Christian parade) is one of the central events, a grand procession featuring Moorish and Christian squads, along with farmers, ballets, and musical groups, recreating ancient coastal raids. Everyone is invited to attend this historical festival, now recognized as a Local Tourist Interest event on the Mediterranean coast.
