Explore 12 events and festivals in Castellón, Valencia throughout 2026.
Traditional festivities in Les Coves de Vinromà celebrating Saint Anthony the Abbot, featuring horse-drawn processions, bonfires, and the blessing of animals. The January 17 feast is one of the most deeply rooted rural traditions in Castellón province, bringing communities together with folk music and communal meals.
Organised by the Unió Atlètica de Castelló, the Castellón Half Marathon is the oldest race of its kind in the province, drawing thousands of runners each year. The 21.1 km course follows an urban circuit through the city of Castellón de la Plana, offering a flat and fast route suitable for both competitive and recreational runners.
Grupo Porcelanosa opens its showrooms in Vila-real for the XXXII International Exhibition, showcasing the latest innovations from its brands including Porcelanosa, Noken, XTONE, and Gamadecor. The event presents advances in ceramics, natural stone, kitchen and bathroom design, façades, and architectural finishes to professionals and the public.
The Fira i Festes de la Magdalena is the main festival of Castellón de la Plana, held for nine days each March. Highlights include the Romeria de les Canyes procession with decorated vehicles and gaiates (illuminated towers), the spectacular La Nit Màgica fireworks and music show, and traditional folk performances throughout the city.
SanSan Festival kicks off Spain's festival season each Easter weekend in Benicàssim. The three-day event features indie, rock, electronic, and pop across multiple stages on the Mediterranean coast, drawing tens of thousands of music fans from across Spain and Europe to one of the country's most beloved spring festivals.
Penyagolosa Trails is a classic of the Spanish mountain running calendar, offering two races — the MiM and the CSP — through the dramatic limestone landscapes of Castellón province. The course runs from Castellón de la Plana to the summit of Penyagolosa, attracting elite and amateur ultra-trail runners from across Europe.
The National Beach Tennis Championship brings junior and veteran players to Playa del Gurugú in Castellón de la Plana for three days of competitive beach tennis. The championship attracts top-ranked players from across Spain and is one of the key events on the Spanish beach tennis calendar.
Días de Campo is a four-day boutique festival set in the natural gorge surroundings of Montanejos, Castellón. The 2026 edition combines curated house, minimal, and techno music with local gastronomy and cultural activities, creating an intimate outdoor festival experience in one of the region's most scenic locations.
Organised by the Aeroclub de Castellón, the Festival del Viento (Wind Festival) takes place across the beaches of Playa del Pinar and Gurugú and the Aeroclub grounds. The weekend event celebrates all things wind-powered, from kite displays and light aircraft shows to outdoor activities and live music at the coast.
Arenal Sound is one of Spain's largest beach music festivals, held for four days each summer at Burriana on the Castellón coast. The 16th edition (2026) returns with a diverse international lineup across multiple stages, drawing hundreds of thousands of festivalgoers to its iconic beachside setting.
On August 12, 2026, Castellón de la Plana lies directly in the path of a total solar eclipse — one of the most dramatic astronomical events visible in Spain in the 21st century. Totality begins at around 8:32pm local time, turning day to night for over a minute. The city is planning special programming including music, workshops, guided tours, and astronomy events.
FunConcs is Castellón's first family and "freak" pop culture festival, held at PortCastelló (El Grao) over two days. The free-admission event celebrates comics, science fiction, fantasy, and adventure culture with exhibitions, cosplay, gaming, and family activities at the city's port area.