The Jesús Nazareno Fiesta in Javea is a traditional fiesta held in honor of "Jesús Nazareno" on the third Sunday of lent. The 2025 Javea fiesta includes the main attractions including 4 nights of "Bous Al Carrer" (bull running) in Placa del Convent, a giant paella, traditional flower crosses contest and flower offering, fireworks, disco party and candlelight procession. You can also enjoy musical and theatrical performances.
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The Jesús Nazareno Fiesta in Javea is a traditional fiesta held in honor of "Jesús Nazareno" on the third Sunday of lent.
There are details below of a prior Javea Jesús Nazareno fiesta as a guide, with the main attractions including 4 nights of "Bous Al Carrer" (bull running) in Placa del Convent, a giant paella, traditional flower crosses contest and flower offering, fireworks, disco party and "pujada" candlelight procession to the Ermita del Calvario.
Although St. Sebastian is the Patron Saint of Javea / Xàbia, the Festivities in honour of "Jesús Nazareno" have the strongest popular support and devotion among Xàbia's citizens.
These festivities honour Jesús Nazareno and his image, which was awarded the title of "perpetual mayor" for once saving the population from plague and illness. The programme includes "bous al carrer", the popular (and controversial) bull-running event, the deafening "mascletà" and the traditional competition for decorated flower crosses which spring up around the old town.
On the 2nd of May, it is traditional to visit the streets of the Historical City Centre to look at the colourful "Cruces de Mayo", crosses made out of flowers by the neighbours which win local prizes based on their preparation, originality and beauty.
Information on the 2025 Fiesta have not yet been confirmed - see details of the 2024 Festival below as a guide.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
18:45 Entrance of bulls and cows
19:00 Release of cows and bull
20:00 Discomóvil in the Plaza de la Constitución until 03:00
20:00 Presentation of XXII Festival XÀBIA FOLK 2024 in the Casa de Cultura with a performance by KRAMA
21:15: Entrance of bulls and cows
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
11:00 Spring Concert by the Youth Orchestra of Centre Artístic Musical Xàbia in the Sala Polivalent Portal del Clot. Free Admission.
17:00 CYCLE RACE - starting in Plaza de la Constitución and finishing in Calle Ángel Doménech.
17:30 Children’s Theatre ‘Historia de un Calcetín‘ in the Casa de Culture. Admission: 3 euros
17:30: Entry and release of CARRETONS In the bull arena for children
18:00: TARDEO (Evening drinks & Tapas) organized by the Comissió de Fogueres in the Plaza de la Constitución - there will be food and a bar with a mobile disco until 03:00
18:45: Entrance of bulls and cows
19:00: Release of cows and bull
21:00: XXII Festival CORAL ARS NOVA in the church San Bartolomé with performances from ‘Coral Ars Armonium’ from Oriola, ‘Cor Carmesina’ from Gandia and ‘Ars Nova’ from Xàbia. FREE Admission
21:15: Release of cows and bull
SUNDAY, 28 April
10:00: Professional Valencian ball game 'd'escala i corda' in Carrer Sor Maria Gallart
17:30: Entry and release of CARRETONS (bull head carts) In the bull arena for children
18:45: Entrance of bulls and cows
19:00: Release of cows and bull
18:00: THEATRE in aid of Asociación Española contra el Cáncer (AECC) in Plaza de la Constitución. Performance NOCHES DE SAINETES (Valencian Farce): ‘A mí no m’agrada criticar‘ and ‘Mortes de fam‘ performed by VALENTES I POSITIVES theatre group from Pedreguer. Ticket sales at the door - 5 euros
18:45: Entrance of bulls & cows
19:00: Release of Cows and a Bull
Tuesday 30 April 2024
12:30 TÍTERES POR LA PAZ (Puppets for Peace) - to raise awareness about peace and friendship through culture, organized by the Red Cross.
19:00 Triduum to Jesús Nazareno
19:30 Concert by the Youth Band of Centre Artístic Musical de Xàbia and Petits Ars Nova in the Plaza de la Constitución in aid of Aspanión Niños Con Cáncer. Tickets can be purchased at the tourism offices or on the door. There will be a bar service.
22:30 THEATRE - VALENCIAN FARCE: ‘La caiguda del Balcó‘ performed by the ‘Tot Rist’ theatre group of the Mare de Deu del Loreto Fiesta Commission in the Plaza de la Constitución.
WEDNESDAY 1 MAY - CHILDREN'S DAY
08:30: 'Despertà amb dolçaina i tabalet' - Wake Up Parade with the children of Xàbia that tours the streets of the historic centre. Afterwards, in the Plaza de la Constitución, snacks offered by Mas y Mas and then the opening of the children's play park and cart rides.
Afterwards in the Plaza de la Constitución, sandwiches with products offered by MasyMas followed by opening of a playground and carriages of the Penya El Tirasset. There will also be a raffle for several carved wooden sculptures by local artist Miguel Ángel Miguel.
12:00 - Parade at Customs with the Colla del Grup de Danses Portitxol to visit the crosses. At the end 'picaeta' on the esplanade of the church
13:30 - GIANT PAELLA available to all in Parque Montaner.
19:00 - Triduum to Jesús Nazareno
20:00 - PARADE TO VISIT THE FLOWER CROSSES with the Brotherhood and Council Members, music by Tuna de Xàbia. The evening will begin in the Plaza de la Iglesia and finish in Avenida Jaime I in Duanes de la Mar (JAVEA port).
2 MAY - DAY OF THE ELDERLY
11:00 - Visit to the Day Centre in the village with a gift for each person.
11:30 - Visit to the Fundación-Asilo Hermanos Cholbi with a gift for each person.
12:00 - Ringing of the Church Bells.
19:00 - Triduum to Jesús Nazareno, sang by the Coro Parroquial.
20:15 - TRADITIONAL FLOWER OFFERING PARADE from Plaza de la Marina Alta to the church of San Bartolomé. All children, party commissions, clubs, associations etc and the entire neighborhood in general are invited to this event. (Departure from Plaza Marina Alta)
22:30 - FOGUERES DE SANT JOAN 75th ANNIVERSARY: Parade of traditional fiesta costumes of Xàbia: ‘La evolución de la manera de vestir en la fiesta‘.
3 MAY - THE ASCENT OF JESÚS NAZARENO
07:30 - General Ringing of the Church Bells
08:00 - Wake Up Parade "despertà" with the band of the "Centre Artìstic Musical de Xàbia"
12:00 - TRADITIONAL MASS sang by the Coro Parroquial de Aduanas, followed by MASCLETÀ in the Plaza de la Constitución.
19:00 - SPECIAL MASS followed by the solemn candelit procession carrying the image of Jesús Nazareno, with the band of the "Centre Artìstic Musicial de Xàbia" and finishing with a firework display in the Plaza de la Constitución.
4 MAY
19:30 - TRADITIONAL MASS in the church of San Bartolomé.
Sunday 5 May 2024
11:00 - DE SANT JOAN 75th ANNIVERSARY: Workshop on traditional Valencian hairstyles in the Sala Polivalent Portal del Clot. Limited places, prior registration at the Casa de Cultura.
11:30 - VALENCIAN PILOTA at the Trinquet de Xàbia
Saturday 11 MAY
20:00 - Thanksgiving Mass in the hermitage of Calvary. Farewell to the mayorals of this year and delivery of medals to those of 2024.
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