Fiestas in Moraira: "Virgen de Los Desamparados" / "Virgen del Carmen" / "Bous a la Mar" (July 2027)

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Moraira Fiestas July 2027

Moraira celebrates the 'Virgen de los Desamparados' and the 'Virgen del Carmen' during an annual fiesta in July 2026.

The Virgen de los Desamparados and Virgen del Carmen Fiesta in Moraira, Spain, is a vibrant patron saint festival honoring Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados (Our Lady of the Forsaken), the patroness of Moraira and the Virgen del Carmen, patroness of sailors.

Held annually around these dates, the festivities typically span 12–16 days, organized by the Comisión de Fiestas 2026 and the Teulada-Moraira City Council. 

Whilst the 2027 programme is yet to be released, here is the 2026 information for reference.

Friday 3 July

8:30 pm Band Concert by the Teulada Cultural Musical Group and the Youth Band at Moraira Yacht Club.

11:00 pm Visit by the Moraira 2026 Festival Committee and the judging panel to the decorated streets and balconies, accompanied by traditional dulzaina and tabalet music. Meet at El Fortí – everyone is welcome to join.

12:00 am Official opening fireworks display in Church Square, marking the start of the 2026 Moraira Patron Saint Festivities. Afterwards, everyone is invited to decorate the square with flags and garlands.

Saturday 4 July

10:00 am Swim to El Andragó.

6:00 pm 18th Children's Urban Mile on Avenida de la Paz.

7:00 pm 18th Moraira Urban Mile on Avenida de la Paz. Registration via www.somesport.com.

9:30 pm Gathering of the festival participants, followed by a parade to the Castle Esplanade accompanied by the No Ni Què Brass Band and the El Falçó de Teulada group.

11:00 pm Official Presentation of the Moraira 2026 Festival Committee and opening speech by Miriam Pedrós Ros. Afterwards, enjoy live music with La Fiesta Orchestra on the Castle Esplanade.

Sunday 5 July

10:00 am Time Trial Regatta in front of Moraira Castle. Form a team and take part in this rowing event celebrating the town's rowing heritage.

9:00 pm Sobaquillo (bring-your-own) dinner on Calle Almacenes.

10:30 pm Spanish Pop-Rock Tribute Night on the Castle Esplanade featuring tributes to Estopa, Melendi and El Canto del Loco.

Monday 6 July

7:00 pm Traditional Murta Parade through the streets of Moraira accompanied by Charanga Manxisa.

8:30 pm Traditional dance performance by Grup de Danses Font Santa in Plaza de la Sort.

9:30 pm Sobaquillo dinner on Calle Barranquet.

10:00 pm 'Cantà a la Fresca' performance by La Senieta Choir on Calle Barranquet.

Tuesday 7 July

5:30 pm Opening of the bullring with giant inflatable bulls and carts, organised by Shows l'Afició. Meet at El Fortí.

7:00 pm Bous a la Mar featuring ELS COVES livestock.

11:30 pm Bous a la Mar featuring LA PALOMA livestock.

Wednesday 8 July

7:00 pm Bous a la Mar featuring LA PALOMA livestock.

11:30 pm Bous a la Mar featuring ELS COVES livestock.

Thursday 9 July

7:00 pm Bous a la Mar featuring ELS COVES livestock.

11:30 pm Bous a la Mar featuring LA PALOMA livestock.

Friday 10 July

8:30 pm Informal parade through the streets of Moraira accompanied by Charanga No Ni Què, including a tribute to the town's oldest resident.

9:30 pm Sobaquillo dinner on the Castle Esplanade.

11:00 pm Gathering of the peñas, festival committees and Moraira 2026 Festival members on the Castle Esplanade, followed by a parade to El Portet accompanied by Charanga No Ni Què. Ice cream will be provided by Los Jijonenkos Ice Cream Parlour.

12:30 am Live music with Duo La Trampa followed by a mobile disco with DJ Javi Mas at El Portet.

Saturday 11 July

8:00 am First Despertà (morning wake-up parade) accompanied by the No Ni Què Brass Band.

1:00 pm Gathering of the peñas (local social clubs) at the Casal Festero (Les Sorts Sports Centre), with music from the No Ni Què Brass Band.

2:00 pm Paella Competition at the Casal Festero. Ingredients will be provided by Pepe La Sal, with complimentary beer courtesy of Sevisal. Prizes will be awarded for the best paella.

4:00 pm Rumbero Afternoon featuring live rumba music by Dúo de Paso at the Casal Festero.

12:00 am XPLOSION-FEST Macro Disco on the Castle Esplanade with DJs Bryaan, Michael G and Sam Benavent, plus pyrotechnics, entertainment and special effects.

Sunday 12 July

10:30 am Children's Cacerolada (pots and pans parade) from El Fortí to the Castle Esplanade.

11:00 am Children's inflatable attractions on the Castle Esplanade, organised by Espectáculos Dani.

7:00 pm "What a Party!" children's music and dance show on the Castle Esplanade.

10:30 pm Screening of the documentary Knowledge and Flavours: Women in Moraira, presented by the Moraireros Studies Group (GEM) on Dr. Calatayud Street.

Monday 13 July

7:00 pm Valencian Pilota match on Tosqueres Street, celebrating one of the region's traditional sports.

9:30 pm Potluck dinner for all peñas on Dr. Calatayud Street.

11:30 pm Live music with the Invictus Orchestra, followed by a mobile disco with DJ Romanet Music.

Tuesday 14 July

8:00 am Second Despertà accompanied by the No Ni Què Brass Band.

1:00 pm Informal parade featuring the Moraira 2026 and 2025 Festival Committees, the 2001 Festival Queens and the Bearers of the Virgin.

7:30 pm Collection of the festival participants accompanied by the No Ni Què Brass Band.

8:00 pm Gathering on Avenida del Portet for everyone taking part in the Flower Offering.

8:30 pm Flower Offering accompanied by the La Mediterránea de Moraira Drum Band, the Teulada Cultural Music Group and the No Ni Què Brass Band. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display by Valenciana Pyrotechnics.

12:00 am Live music with La Tribu Orchestra, followed by a mobile disco with DJ Romanet Music on the Castle Esplanade.

Wednesday 15 July – Virgen de los Desamparados

8:00 am General ringing of the church bells and third Despertà accompanied by the No Ni Què Brass Band.

11:00 am Collection of the festival participants followed by a parade.

12:00 pm Solemn Mass in honour of the Virgin of the Forsaken, sung by the Teuladina Choir.

2:00 pm Digital Mascletà by Valenciana Pyrotechnics.

8:00 pm Collection of the festival participants accompanied by the No Ni Què Brass Band.

8:30 pm Evening Mass.

9:00 pm Solemn Procession in honour of the Virgin of the Forsaken accompanied by Colla El Falçó, Charanga No Ni Què and the Teulada Cultural Music Group. A spectacular fireworks display on the Castle Esplanade will follow.

12:30 am Live music with the Monaco Party Orchestra on the Castle Esplanade.

Thursday 16 July – Virgen del Carmen

8:00 am General ringing of the church bells and fourth Despertà accompanied by the No Ni Què Brass Band.

11:00 am Collection of the festival participants followed by a parade.

12:00 pm Solemn Mass in honour of the Virgin of Carmen, sung by the Teuladina Choir.

2:00 pm A kilometre-long fireworks display winds through the streets of Moraira before concluding with a digital Mascletà on the Senillar Promenade. Afterwards, the traditional greased pole competition takes place at the fishing quay.

7:30 pm Collection of the festival participants accompanied by the No Ni Què Brass Band.

8:30 pm Solemn land and sea procession in honour of the Virgin of Carmen accompanied by Colla El Falçó, the No Ni Què Brass Band and the Teulada Cultural Music Group. Participants are invited to wear traditional Moraira dress. On arrival at the church, the Salve Regina will be sung and the Moraira 2027 Festival Committee will be announced, followed by a spectacular fireworks display on the Senillar Promenade.

12:30 am Live music with the LÍMITE Orchestra on the Castle Esplanade.

Friday 17 July

11:00 am Mass in remembrance of the deceased.

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Registration for the 17th Tomato Growing Competition at the Moraira Neighbourhood Council headquarters.

7:00 pm Practical workshop: The Tomato – Cultivation, Quality and Seed Preservation, led by José Manuel Biseto at Moraira Yacht Club. Afterwards, there will be an exhibition of the competition tomatoes and entries to the 6th Tomato Competition Poster Contest.

11:00 pm Correfoc (fire-run) through the streets of Moraira performed by the Dimonis de Mislata.

12:30 am Macro Remember Party on the Castle Esplanade with DJs José Conca, Coqui Selection, Monica-X and local DJ Rafa Puro.

Saturday 18 July

8:00 am Fifth Despertà accompanied by the No Ni Què Brass Band.

10:00 am Judging and prize ceremony for the 17th Tomato Growing Competition at the Neighbourhood Council headquarters.

12:00 pm First Bar Run through Moraira with the No Ni Què and El Truc Brass Bands, departing from the Casal Festero.

2:00 pm Brotherhood Meal for all peñas at the Casal Festero.

4:00 pm Afternoon entertainment with the El Truc and No Ni Què Brass Bands.

7:30 pm Grand Fancy Dress Parade through the streets of Moraira, beginning at El Fortí and ending on Dr. Calatayud Street, where prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.

9:30 pm Peñas Dinner on Dr. Calatayud Street with entertainment from the El Truc and No Ni Què Brass Bands.

12:30 am Live music with the MITO Orchestra.

Sunday 19 July

8:00 am Sixth and final Despertà accompanied by the No Ni Què Brass Band.

12:00 pm Final informal parade of the Moraira 2026 Festival Committee.

12:30 pm Cazalla tasting in Plaza de la Iglesia, courtesy of Anís Tennis, accompanied by the No Ni Què Brass Band.

2:00 pm Giant Paella prepared by Paellas Riquelme.

4:00 pm Closing Party at the Casal Festero (Les Sorts Sports Centre), bringing the 2026 Moraira Patron Saint Festivities to an end.