2026 programme for Santo Tomás de Villanueva Patron Saint Festivities
Official schedule in Benicàssim, with the main day on 2026-09-22.
Notice: Times may change. Check official notices before travelling.
18 September · Opening
Bell ringing and the official reception at 12:00, tribute to La Garrofera at 13:00 and fairground opening at 17:00. The afternoon includes the opening firework, theatre and karaoke; orchestra at 23:00 and the youth marquee opens at 01:30.
19–20 September · First weekend
Saturday features a water party and festival-club parade, community lunch, Grand Prix, fishing contest, orchestra and youth marquee. Sunday includes Mass for older residents, children’s bull carts, a concert by the local music society, theatre and fairground music.
21 September · Fideuà and Remember Fest
Fairground from 11:00, giant fideuà at 14:00, parade at 17:00, bull-related events, Benicàssim Remember Fest at 20:00 and late-night music.
22 September · Santo Tomás
Parade to the church at 11:30. Solemn Mass and procession at 12:00. Waiters’ race at 17:00 and two Luis Miguel tribute performances at 18:30 and 22:30.
23–25 September · Fair, clubs and families
The children’s fair day begins at 17:00 on Wednesday. Thursday brings a giant tortilla, children’s costume parade, music and bull-related events. Friday includes a parade, children’s party, theatre, fancy-dress contest and dance.
26–27 September · Folk culture and closing
Saturday includes chess, football, bull-related events and the 43rd Folk Gathering from 18:30. Sunday features open-water swimming events; the fire run starts at 20:30 and ends with musical fireworks at Torre de Sant Vicent beach.