# Spanish Moros y Cristianos festivals (July‑Aug 2026)

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-moros-y-cristianos-festivals
> Updated: 2026-08-06T11:30:34.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 4.

The Moros y Cristianos celebrations across the Valencian Community continued to be promoted in July‑August 2026. On 26 July the federation in Dénia presented its programme at the nautical club, naming Luis Sentí Timoner as pregonero and unveiling a poster by artist Juan Caravaca, with mayor Rafa Carrió and councilor Raúl García de la Reina in attendance. La Vila Joiosa announced a night‑time “gran batalla” featuring an Embajada Contrabandista, a Beduina embassy and a historic Desembarco recreating the 1538 attack, and applied for Intangible Cultural Heritage status for its beach events.

Later that day Orihuela marked the 50th anniversary of its comparsa with a three‑part embajada led by Francisco Sánchez Mateos, showcasing white and black horses, a ballet and a family carriage that displayed the ambassador’s children while recalling the Pact of Teodomiro. Torrent staged a reenactment of the Reconquista, symbolically returning a tower to the Christian side and adding a tribute to King Jaume I on the 750th anniversary of his death, with mayor Amparo Folgado and councilor María Fernández commenting on the tradition’s strength.

In early August Cocentaina began its four‑day festival (7‑10 August) honouring patron saint San Hipólito Mártir, featuring the “Nit de l’Olla”, fireworks, concerts and the traditional Entrada. Mayor Rubén Muñoz highlighted the 50th anniversary of the Union Nacional de Entidades Festeras de Moros y Cristianos (UNDEF). Alfarrasí’s programme (7‑18 August) added a scientific conference, a solar‑eclipse observation, religious rites and nightly musical shows, further blending heritage with innovative activities.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Cocentaina prepares for major Moros i Cristians festivals honoring San Hipólito

Cocentaina’s Moros i Cristians festivals run until 10 August, honoring patron San Hipólito and celebrating UNDEF’s 50‑year anniversary, with parades, music and fireworks.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cocentaina-prepares-for-major-moros-i-cristians-festivals-honoring-san-hiplito

### 2026-08-04: Cocentaina and Alfarrasí kick off 2026 Moros i Cristians festivals in Valencia

Cocentaina and Alfarrasí in Valencia will hold their 2026 Moros i Cristians festivals in August, featuring parades, concerts, religious events and special activities such as an eclipse observation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cocentaina-and-alfarras-kick-off-2026-moros-i-cristians-festivals-in-valencia

### 2026-07-26: Spanish towns Orihuela and Torrent stage historic Moros y Cristianos festivals

Orihuela commemorated its Moros y Cristianos 50th anniversary with a historic embassy led by Francisco Sánchez Mateos, while Torrent reenacted the Reconquista Cristiana, honored King Jaume I, and readied its Gr

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-towns-orihuela-and-torrent-stage-historic-moros-y-cristianos-festivals

### 2026-07-26: Moros y Cristianos festivals in Dénia and La Vila Joiosa unveil 2026 program

Dénia's Moros y Cristianos festival named Luis Sentí as pregonero and unveiled Juan Caravaca's poster, while La Vila Joiosa announced a historic “gran batalla” reenactment for 2026, seeking Intangible Cultural‑

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moros-y-cristianos-festivals-in-dnia-and-la-vila-joiosa-unveil-2026-program

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Cite as: Spanish Moros y Cristianos festivals (July‑Aug 2026). CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-moros-y-cristianos-festivals