Xabia festival calendar
Javea celebrates throughout the year. This guide brings together Xabia's main festivities, when they take place, what makes them special and where to find each updated programme.
Festival guide
Each celebration belongs to a neighbourhood, a season and a different way of experiencing the town: from the fire of San Juan to the maritime character of the port.
June · Historic centre
The major festival of central Xabia brings together quintades, concerts, bous al carrer, Nit dels Focs and the cremà on Saint John's Day. It marks the start of summer in the town.
July · Duanes de la Mar
The port fills with music, filaes and colour to recall Xabia's Mediterranean history. The landing, parades and festivities in honour of Sant Jaume are the most anticipated moments.
Late August and September · Port
Duanes de la Mar honours the Mare de Déu de Loreto with flower offerings, processions, bous a la mar and a distinctly maritime atmosphere across the port.
April and May · Historic centre
One of Xabia's most established religious festivities, combining liturgical events, music, local tradition and the atmosphere of the old town in spring.
January · Xabia
The Saint Sebastian festival opens the local festival calendar with traditional events, family activities and a chance to experience Xabia outside the high season.
Before you go
Dates return every year, but schedules, routes and events can change. Always check the published programme and event calendar before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
The main celebrations are Fogueres de Sant Joan in June, Moors and Christians in July, Virgen de Loreto festivities in the port in late August and early September, Jesus of Nazareth in spring and Saint Sebastian in January.
Fogueres de Sant Joan is normally celebrated in June. Check the annual programme to confirm dates, times and events for each edition.
Most events take place in Duanes de la Mar, the port district, around Avenida Jaime I, Avenida Lepanto, Grava beach and the nearby streets.