Every November, Benidorm celebrate’s its Fiestas Mayores Patronales in honour of the Virgen del Sufragio and San Jaime. The fiestas begin on the weekend of November’s second Sunday and end the following Wednesday; five entire days of celebrations, including a reenactment of the discovery of the Virgen, the flower offering at the church, the comedy parade, the float parade and ending with a massive firework display.

The fiesta dates back to the year 1740 when a boat appeared on the shore of Benidorm, dragged in by a violent storm. The boat was burnt to prevent a disease outbreak, but some local boys found the image of the Virgen del Sufragio, which they took to the church and built a chapel.

The November fiestas attract visitors from all over Spain and Europe, and Benidorm’s hotels and apartments fill up with people heading here to join in the fantastic, fun and colourful celebrations.

2022 Dates: 12th to 16th November
2023 Dates: 11th to 15th November
2024 Dates: 9th to 13th November
2025 Dates: 8th to 12th November

MAJOR FIESTAS PROGRAMME 2022

FRIDAY 11^TH NOVEMBER

18:00 LIGHTING OF THE ARTISTIC ILLUMINATION, by our Queens, at Martínez Alejos avenue and Opening of the “Porrat” (street market) at Emilio Ortuño avenue.

19:00 INAUGURATION OF THE FAIRGROUND, near the Bullring. Children´s day: special prices.

22:00 “PEÑAS” INFORMAL PARADE. Meeting of the “Peñas” at Ruzafa street. Parade around the streets Ruzafa and Martínez Alejos.

SATURDAY 12^TH NOVEMBER

10:00 MASS, at the Church of San Jaime, in honour to the Virgin of the Suffrage, sung by “La Barqueta” and the Church Choir.

11:45 OPENING OF THE DOORS AT SAINT JAMES AND SAINT ANNE´S CHURCH, to sing the VERSES IN HONOUR TO THE VIRGIN.

12:00 ANGELUS AND BELL RINGING and spectacular AIR BOMBING, by the pyrotechnics company RICASA, from Plaza de la Señoría, to announce that…                                                           

THE MAJOR FIESTAS 2022 HAVE BEGUN!

12:15 BRASS BANDS PARADE, starting from Plaza de San Jaime to finish at Plaza de SS. MM. los  Reyes de España (Town Hall). Itinerary: Mayor, Alameda de D. Pedro Zaragoza, Herrerías and Plaza de SS.MM. Reyes de España.

13:00 GATHERING OF BRASS BANDS, at Plaza de SS. MM. Reyes de España, to perform the piece "FIESTA IN BENIDORM". Afterwards, COLOURFUL AIR BOMBING, by the pyrotechnics company RICASA.

17:00 At Poniente Beach, THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE OF THE FINDING OF THE VIRGIN, by the theatre group of “La Barqueta”. Afterwards, SALVOES OF HONOR, by the pyrotechnics company RICASA, in honor of our patron saint, the Virgin of the Suffrage.

18:30 SOLEMN PROCESSION, leaving from Parque de Elche (Harbour) through the following streets: Paseo de la Carretera, Alameda del Alcalde D. Pedro Zaragoza, Mayor street and Plaza de San Jaime.

When the procession gets to the church, there will be a FLOWER OFFERING TO THE VIRGIN, followed by the reading of the Verse to Our Patron Saint and the ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FIESTAS. Afterwards, the Anthems of Benidorm and the Region of Valencia will be sung, to end with a SUPERB FIREWORK DISPLAY, at Plaza de la Señoría, done by the pyrotechnics company RICASA.

23:30 Great concert, at Plaza de SS. MM. Los Reyes de España, of “THE GAFAPASTA”.

01:00 Broom Football tournament at Auditorium Oscar Esplà..

SUNDAY 13^TH NOVEMBER: VIRGIN OF THE SUFFRAGE´S DAY

09:00 Chocolate for everyone, thanks to “Chocolates Marcos Tonda” in the large tent of the Festivities Comission located at Plaza de SS. MM. Reyes de España (Town Hall).

11:00 HUGE CHILDREN PLAYPARK at Plaza de SS. MM. Reyes de España.

11:30 SOLEMN MASS IN HONOUR OF OUR PATRON SAINT, THE VIRGIN OF THE SUFFRAGE, at the Church of Saint James and Saint Anne, sung by the “Camerata Ars Cántica de Benidorm”. Afterwards, AIR BOMBING and PARADE, around the streets of the Old Town.

14:00 MARVELLOUS PYRO-DIGITAL “MASCLETA” (super big banger) at avenue Jaime I (Poniente Beach), done by the pyrotechnics company RICASA. The “Destilería Tenis” will do a tasting of “Anís Tenis”, until they run out of stock.

17:00 Children´s theatre “Diversión Espacial” at Huerto de Colón (Tomás Ortuño street). Afterwards, there will be chocolate for all the kids, thanks to “Chocolates Marcos Tonda”.

19:30 SOLEMN PROCESSION IN HONOUR TO THE VIRGIN OF THE SUFFRAGE. Itinerary: Mayor street, Alameda de D. Pedro Zaragoza, Los Ángeles, Metge Pérez Martorell, Martínez Alejos, Paseo de la Carretera, Santa Faz, Mal Pas and Plaza de San Jaime. Afterwards, traditional “ESTAMPETA” in honour to the Virgin of the Suffrage, at Plaza de San Jaime.

23:00 The traditional “COPLETES” will be sung to the Virgin of the Suffrage, at Plaza de San Jaime.

23:30 Concert of the “ORCHESTRA MAXIM”, at Plaza de SS. MM. Los Reyes de España.

MONDAY 14^TH NOVEMBER: SAINT JAMES´ DAY

09:00 Chocolate for everyone, thanks to “Chocolates Marcos Tonda” in the large tent of the Festivities Comission located at Plaza de SS. MM. Reyes de España (Town Hall).

11:00 HUGE CHILDREN PLAYPARK at Plaza de SS. MM. Reyes de España.

11:30 At the Church of San Jaime, SOLEMN MASS IN HONOUR TO SAINT JAMES, sung by the “Parochial Choir” accompanied with organ. Afterwards, AIR BOMBING and PARADE, around the streets of the Old Town.

14:00 GREAT PYRO-DIGITAL MASCLETA (super big firecrackers), at avenue Jaime I (Poniente Beach), done by the pyrotechnics company RICASA.

17:00 Children´s wandering theatre “Aventura de un Duende Mágico” at Huerto de Colón. Afterwards, there will be chocolate for all the kids, thanks to “Chocolates Marcos Tonda”.

19:30 SOLEMN PROCESSION IN HONOUR TO SAINT JAMES by the streets: Mayor, Alameda D. Pedro Zaragoza, Paseo de la Carretera, Santa Faz and Plaza San Jaime. Afterwards, traditional “ESTAMPETA”, in honour to Saint James. Inside the temple, the names of the members of the organizing committee (“Mayorales”) of the Fiestas 2023 will be revealed.

23:00 Great Orchestra at Huerto de Colón..

23:00 Music Show “HOMENAJE A LA RUTA DE LOS 90”, with the DJ´s VÍCTOR PÉREZ and VICENTE FERRER at Plaza de SS. MM. los Reyes de España,

01:00 Spectacular “CORREFOCS” (moving fire and sound show), by “Colla de Dimonis Polopins”, leaving from Plaza de SS. MM. Los Reyes de España and through the streets: Hondo, Ruzafa and Herrerías to end at Plaza de SS. MM. Los Reyes de España.

TUESDAY 15^TH NOVEMBER

09:00 Chocolate for everyone, thanks to “Chocolates Marcos Tonda” in the large tent of the Festivities Comission located at Plaza de SS. MM. Reyes de España (Town Hall).

10:30 SOLEMN REQUIEM MASS, at San Jaime Church, sung by the “Parochial Choir”.

Afterwards, OFFERING OF FLOWER GARLAND to the Dead in the Sea, at Plaza de la Señoría, followed by a visit to the cemeteries.

11:00 HUGE CHILDREN PLAYPARK at Plaza de SS. MM. Reyes de España.

14:00 HUGE MASCLETÀ, at avenue Jaime I (Poniente Beach), done by pyrotechnics company RICASA.

19:00 FUNNY COSTUMES PARADE. Itinerary: Venus, Ruzafa and Martínez Alejos.

23:00 Great Orchestra at Huerto de Colón..

23:30 OUTDOOR DISCO with the performance of “WARRIORS BEARS”, at Plaza de SS. MM. Los Reyes de España.

WEDNESDAY 16^TH NOVEMBER

10:00 Chocolate for everyone, thanks to “Chocolates Marcos Tonda” in the large tent of the Festivities Comission located at Plaza de SS. MM. Reyes de España (Town Hall).

11:00 Show for children “Pasacalles y encierro de toros y ambulancia hinchable”, starting at Plaza Triangular and ending at Plaza de SS. MM. Los Reyes de España.

12:00 CHILDREN´S “MASCLETÁ”and CANDY FIRECRACKERS at Plaza SS. MM. Reyes de España.

14:00 PYRO-DIGITAL MASCLETA, at avenue Jaime I (Poniente Beach), done by the pyrotechnics company “Pirotecnia Hermanos Sirvent/Piromedia”.

18:00 FLOAT PARADE through the following streets: Martínez Alejos. Ruzafa, Venus, Marte, Almendros ending at Parque de Elche

Afterwards, NOISY AND ORIGINAL FIREWORK DISPLAY at Poniente Beach (Harbour), done by the pyrotechnics company RICASA.

IMPORTANT:

• It is forbidden to get into any of the concerts or events with glass containers.
• It is strictly prohibited to use firecrackers, fireworks...or any other type of noisy device, out of the special places and hours set up to that effect.
• The Tourist Office is not responsible for any of the changes or cancellation of events that may happen.

¡MERRY FIESTAS FOR EVERYONE!

Although Wednesday is the official end of the Benidorm fiestas, there is a huge Fancy dress party on Thursday which starts at around midday and takes place in the new town of Benidorm around the Calle Gerona and British square area, be sure to come in fancy dress to enjoy this spectacular event.

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