Marítimo's Moros y Cristianos Trilogy

The Agrupación de Comparsas de Moros y Cristianos Marítimo holds its main festival from 17 to 20 September 2026 on Playa de las Arenas and around the Paseo de Neptuno, in the Cabanyal district: three days of embassies, the grand Entrada along Calle Reina, and the day dedicated to San Pedro, patron saint of the fishing quarter.

The three-day programme

Friday 18th is the day of the embassies: the sand of the beach becomes the stage for the historical re-enactment, with the children's embassy at 18:00 and the adults' at 19:00, recreating the landing and the battles between the Moorish and Christian forces. Saturday 19th brings the festival's central moment, the Entrada, with both sides parading together down Calle Reina from 18:30: comparsas, filaes, marching bands and choreographed routines running through the heart of the district. Sunday 20th the festival winds down with an international and folk parade along the Paseo Marítimo — more ceremonial and unhurried than the previous day's Entrada — closing the festival with a tribute to San Pedro, patron saint of the fishing quarter.

30 years of the festival, and official recognition

The 2026 edition is no ordinary one: it marks 30 years since a group of residents and local collectives organised the first Entrada along Calle Reina in 1996 (the various comparsas formally joined together in 2002). To mark this anniversary, Valencia City Council has backed the declaration of the Moros y Cristianos del Marítimo as a Fiesta de Interés Turístico Local de la Comunitat Valenciana, recognition for a tradition born in the district itself and distinct from the Moros y Cristianos of the historic centre, which are held in October.

Getting there and what else to see

The festival grounds sit right by the beach, well served by tram (lines 4 and 6, Playa de las Arenas or Doctor Lluch stops). Thursday 17th, opening day, also sees the start of the medieval market, which stays open until Sunday with craft and food stalls, live music and fire shows — a good excuse to arrive early before the Entrada and stroll through the streets of the Cabanyal. We haven't been able to confirm entry prices for specific events: the parade and the embassies are watched from the street, as is usual for this kind of Moros y Cristianos festival.