# Ontinyent Moros i Cristians festivities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ontinyent-moros-i-cristians-festivities
> Updated: 2026-08-19T10:47:48.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The municipality of Ontinyent in Valencia scheduled the 2026 Moros i Cristians festivities for August 17 to 24. The planned program included various musical performances, such as a concert by singer Gisela, known as ‘la veu de Disney’, and several orchestral shows at La Glorieta.

During the festival, high temperatures necessitated logistical adjustments to the schedule to protect the public. The Banda Simfònica d’Ontinyent performance was moved from Plaza Major to the Teatre Echegaray, and the Gisela concert was rescheduled to 20:00 to avoid peak heat. Despite these changes, the event saw significant participation, including a ‘Majors Actius’ event that drew over 1,300 attendees.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Ontinyent festivals see high turnout and heat-related schedule changes

Ontinyent's Moros i Cristians festivals saw large crowds at recent events, though high temperatures have forced organizers to relocate and reschedule musical performances for public safety.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ontinyent-festivals-see-high-turnout-and-heat-related-schedule-changes

### 2026-07-29: Ontinyent's 2026 Moros i Cristians Festivities Feature Disney Singer Gisela and Nighttime Concerts

Ontinyent's 2026 Moros i Cristians Week (Aug 17‑24) will feature Disney singer Gisela, nightly concerts, a Night Gran dinner with 450+ sign‑ups, discomobile parties and orchestras at La Glorieta.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ontinyents-2026-moros-i-cristians-festivities-feature-disney-singer-gisela-and-nighttime-concerts

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