The King's Tournament Commemorates James I in Valencia

The Diputación de Valencia organizes a historical spectacle for the 750th anniversary of the monarch's death, with tickets available in Benicolet.

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Generic image of a medieval historical spectacle with knights and a crowd in a bullring.

The Benicolet City Council, along with the Diputación de Valencia, commemorates the 750th anniversary of James I's death with the historical spectacle 'The King's Tournament' at the Valencia Bullring.

To mark the 750th anniversary of the death of James I, a key figure in shaping Valencian identity, and as part of the October 9th festivities, the Diputación de Valencia presents 'El Torneig del Rei' (The King's Tournament). This grand historical spectacle aims to transport attendees to another era to discover the monarch's figure and legacy in an exciting way.
The event will take place on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, at 12:00 PM, at the Valencia Bullring. The Diputación de Valencia has provided each town hall with 30 tickets to attend the spectacle.
Residents of Benicolet interested in attending this unique event to experience history and celebrate Valencian roots can request their tickets at the Town Hall offices while supplies last.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Benicolet (29/09/2026)