Moors and Christians Festival Program Benissa 2025

Check the full program of the Moors and Christians Festival in Benissa 2025. Cultural events, parades, concerts, embassies, and fireworks. Experience the tradition and festive atmosphere in Benissa.

Thursday, June 19

7:30 PM At the Batle’s houses, CONFERENCE “FESTIVAL FOODS” by Dr. Jose Xavier Esplugues and presentation of documents made by the Benissa Philatelic and Numismatic Association, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Moors and Christians festival in Benissa.

Friday, June 20

11:00 PM “II SANT PERE AWARD” Valencian Pilota game at the Benissa Trinquet.

Saturday, June 21

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Vermouth and beer tasting at Sr. Joaquín Piera and Sra. Mariana Torres promenade.

7:30 PM Parade of flags and festival officials.

8:30 PM PRESENTATION of flags, flag bearers, and captains at the castle grounds, and FESTIVAL PROCLAMATION by Jaime Grimalt Blanco. At the end, fireworks show by Vulcano pyrotechnics.

10:00 PM Gathering of the groups and BROTHERHOOD DINNER.

12:00 AM Performance in Rei Jaume I Square by ORCHESTRA LA PATO. Bar service to benefit the 2026 captain groups, Filà Pirates and Filà Berebers.

Wednesday, June 25

7:00 PM II MEETING “Future of our Festival”.

Thursday, June 26

7:00 PM Festive music concert at Convent Square by the Benissa Musical Lyric Society and Pere Bigot Xirimiters Group.

11:00 PM Collection of festival participants by the cabildas and GATHERING at the castle grounds.

11:30 PM FIRST TRO by the 2025 festival officials.

11:45 PM ENTRADETES until Convent Square and night of street bands.

Friday, June 27

10:30 PM SIEGE OF THE MOORISH SIDE from Convent Square to the castle.

11:30 PM MOORISH EMBASSY and capture of the castle by Moorish troops.

12:30 AM Musical performance by ORCHESTRA GRAVITY in Jaime I Square, with bar service benefiting the 2026 captain groups, Filà Pirates and Filà Berebers.

Saturday, June 28

12:00 PM Remembrance of deceased festival members at the Municipal Cemetery.

5:30 PM Parade of all groups carrying Saint Peter the Apostle. Afterwards, offering in honor of our patron.

7:00 PM CHILDREN’S ENTRANCE and 33rd HEADS OF SQUADRA contest for children and youth.

8:00 PM SIEGE OF THE CHRISTIAN SIDE from Convent Square to the castle grounds.

9:15 PM At the castle grounds, CHRISTIAN EMBASSY and consequent reconquest of the town of Benissa by the Christian forces.

Afterwards, cabildas night for all groups.

Sunday, June 29

11:00 AM Parade of all groups.

12:00 PM SOLEMN MASS in honor of our patron Saint Peter the Apostle.

6:30 PM Entrance of music bands.

6:45 PM START OF THE PARADE. Official beginning of the gala procession.

7:00 PM GALA PROCESSION from País Valencià Avenue.

Monday, June 30

12:00 PM Parade of all groups and visit to the nursing home.

8:00 PM HUMOROUS PARADE of the groups and end of festival.

The Moors and Christians Association of Benissa reserves the right to cancel or modify any event or schedule.