FESTA A LA MARE DE DÉU DEL CASTELL

Name: FESTA A LA MARE DE DÉU DEL CASTELL
Start: 2026-04-04
End: 2026-04-12
Location: Cullera

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Fiestas Mayores in Honour of the Virgin of Cullera Castle

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This traditional festival in Cullera is renowned for its prestigious brass band competitions, fancy-dress parades, dazzling fireworks and the iconic maritime dawn tribute out at sea.

The Fiestas de la Mare de Déu del Castell, Mare de Déu del Castell Festival, in Cullera, Valencia, is one of the town’s most popular cultural celebrations.

What is the Mare de Déu del Castell Festival in Cullera like?

Across nine days of vibrant festivities, the town hosts a varied programme featuring highlights such as the prestigious Brass Band Competition, traditional street parades and the Grand Cavalcade.

One of the most memorable moments of this festival in Cullera takes place at dawn on San Antonio beach, when fishermen carry the statue along the shoreline as decorated boats fire salutes and colourful flares over the waves. The celebrations are rounded off with live music performances and stunning firework displays lighting up the bay.