Fira i Festes Gandia 2026: full programme
Fira i Festes Gandia 2026 takes place from Friday 2 to Monday 5 October, bringing four days of concerts, street performances, markets, family activities and some of Gandia’s most distinctive traditions to the city centre.
For visitors, it is one of the best times of the year to discover a very different side of Gandia. Plaça Major, Passeig de les Germanies, Plaça del Prado, the Marquesa Gardens and Parc de la Festa all become part of a huge open-air celebration.
Here is the Fira i Festes Gandia 2026 programme, organised by day to make planning your visit easier.
Friday 2 October: the Fira begins
Friday starts with one of the most emblematic traditions of the festivities: the Tio de la Porra.
At 9:00 am, Plaça Major hosts the symbolic handover of power. From there, the traditional bands make their way through the city announcing that the Fira has officially begun.
At 1:00 pm, the bands gather again in Plaça Major.
Later, at 8:30 pm, Obrim la Fira marks the official opening of the festivities.
Friday concerts at Parc de la Festa
The first night features a strong Valencian line-up:
- 7:30 pm — Borja Casany
- 9:00 pm — Tito Pontet
- 10:30 pm — Malifeta
- 12:10 am — Auxili
- 1:35 am — DJ Plan B
- 2:35 am — Fiesta Cocoloco
Music will also take over other parts of Gandia. At 11:00 pm, El Malecón performs in the Marquesa Gardens, while Bresh starts at the same time on Avenida de la República Argentina.
At the Teatre Serrano, AbbaMania begins at 10:00 pm.
Throughout the day there will also be sports activities, street performances and entertainment across Passeig de les Germanies and several central squares.
Saturday 3 October: one of the biggest days of the Fira
Saturday brings one of the busiest programmes of the entire weekend.
From the morning onwards, visitors will find sports, exhibitions and street activities across the city centre. At 10:00 am, Passeig de les Germanies hosts the Associations Fair, alongside chess and other activities.
At 12:00 pm, the dolçainers i tabaleters de la Safor perform in Plaça Major, while the Muixeranga de la Safor arrives at Plaça del Prado at 7:00 pm.
Other events include:
- 12:00 pm — Espiracle, aerial acrobatics in Plaça del Prado
- 1:00 pm — Fardatxo, Marquesa Gardens
- 2:00 pm — Fira Fest, Avenida de la República Argentina
- 7:00 pm — Charity haute couture fashion show, Palau Ducal dels Borja
- 8:00 pm — Señora, tribute to Rocío Jurado, Plaça del Prado
- 10:00 pm — Pagagnini, Teatre Serrano
- 11:00 pm — La Trocamba Matanusca, Marquesa Gardens
- 11:50 pm — Grupo Eñe, Carrer del Forn
Chanel and Omar Montes at Parc de la Festa
Saturday night brings together two of the biggest names on this year’s programme:
- 8:30 pm — Fitovoltaje, Fito & Fitipaldis tribute
- 10:00 pm — Chanel
- 11:40 pm — Omar Montes
- 1:20 am — Ultrarumba, Estopa tribute
- 2:20 am — Fiesta Sansaru
Families will also find the Plaça del Joc in Plaça de la Vila and the Bebé Espacio at the Biblioteca Central.
Sunday 4 October: street entertainment, family plans and live music
Sunday is a particularly good day for exploring the Fira during daylight hours before heading to the main concerts in the evening.
The programme starts early:
- 8:00 am — Fishing competition, North Breakwater
- 9:00 am — Classic vehicle exhibition, Carrer Sant Francesc de Borja
- 10:30 am — Valencian pelota, Escola Pia
- 12:00 pm — National Capoeira Meeting City of Gandia, Plaça Major
- 12:00 pm — Frikis, Passeig de les Germanies
- 12:45 pm — Insomni, Passeig de les Germanies
- 1:00 pm — Scooby Groove, Marquesa Gardens
The afternoon continues with more family activities and performances:
- 6:00 pm — Minidisc, Plaça de la Vila
- 6:30 pm — El Sarau de la Fira, Escola Pia
- 7:30 pm — Camelvá, Passeig de les Germanies
- 8:00 pm — Dúo Dinámico tribute, Plaça del Prado
- 8:00 pm — Shado Cleptómago, Teatre Serrano
- 8:30 pm — Merograde, Passeig de les Germanies
- 11:00 pm — The Phil Collins Experience, Marquesa Gardens
Cali & El Dandee at Parc de la Festa
Sunday night will feature:
- 8:30 pm — Lara Taylor DJ Set
- 9:30 pm — Cali & El Dandee
- 11:10 pm — Lara Taylor DJ Set
- 12:10 am — Orquesta Montecarlo
At 12:30 am, Passeig de les Germanies hosts the traditional Correfoc, one of the most intense and visually striking moments of the festivities.
Monday 5 October: Saint Francis Borgia
The final day has a more traditional character and is closely linked to Saint Francis Borgia, Gandia’s patron saint.
At 12:00 pm, a Solemn Mass will be held at the Insigne Colegiata.
At 2:00 pm, the traditional mascletà takes place on Avenida Marqués de Campo, near the statue of Ausiàs March.
Later, at 8:00 pm, the procession in honour of Saint Francis Borgia will make its way through the city.
Monday music and performances
Cultural activities continue throughout the day:
- 1:00 pm — Álex Martínez, Marquesa Gardens
- 1:30 pm — UAM Sant Francesc de Borja Youth Band, Plaça del Prado
- 7:00 pm — L’appel du vide, Plaça del Prado
- 7:00 pm — La Tardor, Marquesa Gardens
- 8:00 pm — Play Time, Teatre Serrano
There will also be street theatre, juggling workshops and children’s activities around Plaça de la Vila, Escoles Pies and Passeig de les Germanies.
Main concerts at Fira i Festes Gandia 2026
Parc de la Festa hosts many of the main evening concerts, with artists including Auxili, Chanel, Omar Montes and Cali & El Dandee.
However, music is spread throughout the city during the Fira.
The Marquesa Gardens programme includes:
- 2 October, 11:00 pm — El Malecón
- 3 October, 1:00 pm — Fardatxo
- 3 October, 11:00 pm — La Trocamba Matanusca
- 4 October, 1:00 pm — Scooby Groove
- 4 October, 11:00 pm — The Phil Collins Experience
- 5 October, 1:00 pm — Álex Martínez
- 5 October, 7:00 pm — La Tardor
Teatre Serrano programme
The Teatre Serrano offers four main shows during the festivities:
- Friday 2, 10:00 pm: AbbaMania
- Saturday 3, 10:00 pm: Pagagnini
- Sunday 4, 8:00 pm: Shado Cleptómago
- Monday 5, 8:00 pm: Play Time
It is a good option for anyone wanting to combine the busy street programme with an indoor performance.
Markets and food during the Fira
From 2 to 5 October, different parts of the city centre host Els Mercats de la Fira, adding stalls and shopping areas to the festive atmosphere.
The Plaça del Mosset, located in Plaça del Tirant, also returns as one of the main places for food and socialising during the festivities.
Most of these areas are within easy walking distance of each other, making it simple to move between a market, a performance and somewhere to eat.
Things to do with children
Fira i Festes is particularly easy to enjoy as a family.
The Plaça del Joc will be open on 3 and 4 October in Plaça de la Vila, while the Bebé Espacio at the Biblioteca Central will run from 3 to 5 October.
There will also be street theatre, circus performances, acrobatics, games and workshops throughout the city centre.
Gandia funfair 2026
The funfair runs for considerably longer than the main Fira programme.
The attractions will be installed at Parc d’Ausiàs March from 25 September to 12 October, meaning visitors can enjoy them both before and after the four main festival days.
It is one of the classic family plans during Fira i Festes, although evenings during the main weekend are usually particularly busy.
Where does Fira i Festes take place?
The programme is spread throughout central Gandia, but there are a few places worth knowing before you arrive.
Plaça Major: Tio de la Porra, opening events and traditional celebrations.
Parc de la Festa: the main evening concerts.
Passeig de les Germanies: street theatre, circus and entertainment.
Plaça del Prado: live music, exhibitions and traditional activities.
Marquesa Gardens: concerts throughout the weekend.
Plaça de la Vila: one of the main family areas.
Plaça del Tirant: Plaça del Mosset.
Teatre Serrano: theatre, music and magic performances.
What not to miss on your first Fira i Festes
If you only have one or two days in Gandia, there is no need to try to follow the entire programme.
The Tio de la Porra on Friday morning is one of the best moments for understanding the traditional character of the festival. Saturday is particularly strong for concerts and nightlife, while Sunday works well for families and anyone wanting to enjoy the street entertainment.
If you are still in Gandia on Monday, the mascletà and the events honouring Saint Francis Borgia reveal a more traditional side of the celebration.
The best approach is simply to walk through the centre and leave some room for spontaneity. With so many simultaneous events, you are likely to come across music, street theatre or a market without having planned it in advance.
Practical information
Fira i Festes Gandia 2026 officially runs from 2 to 5 October, while the funfair will be open from 25 September until 12 October.
If you are travelling specifically for a concert or performance, it is worth checking the official programme again on the day. With such an extensive outdoor schedule, times or locations may occasionally change.
For anyone visiting Gandia during these dates, Fira i Festes is a great reason to leave the seafront behind for a few hours and head into the historic centre. It is one of the best opportunities of the year to experience Gandia through its traditions, music and street life.