Dénia celebrates October 9th with giant paella, children's games and concerts

The Dénia City Council has finalized the program of activities for the celebration of October 9th. 2026Valencian Day. The city will celebrate several days of festivities that include The music Live performances, traditional dances, fireworks displays, Valencian pelota matches and entertainment for the little ones, from the October 3 to October 11.

Poster for October 9 in Dénia 2026

Dénia gets a head start on the festivities with shopping and live music

To begin preparing the festive atmosphere, the Saturday October 3 The "Dénia Stock" fair will take place in the Calle Marques de CampoVisitors will be able to find a diverse range of genres from shops premises at advantageous prices, with uninterrupted opening hours 10:00h a 21:00h.

On the eve of the Day of the Valencians and the Valencians, the October 8, Glorieta host five hours live music. Starting at 19:00h And until midnight, the Valencian groups Sangatxo, Cactus and Blackberry QueenShortly after, at 00:30hA "correfoc" will begin its route from the Plaza de María Hervás to the Plaza del Consell, filling the city center with light and fire.

October 9th: Commemorative event and popular celebration

The main day of the celebration, the October 9It will begin with the commemorative ceremony for the 10:30h in María Hervás Square. This will include the mayor's official speeches, Rafa Carrióand the spokespeople of the municipal groups that make up the Corporation. Performances will also be given by the Dénia Musical Artistic Group, Dianium Dansa, and Canya Badà.

At the end of the event, a Dianium Dansa parade will take place, winding its way through the streets to the Glorieta. Following this, a balloon release will be offered for children on the final stretch of Marqués de Campo Street.

Starting at 11:00hIn the same section of Marqués de Campo, there will be children's games and inflatables, which will remain active from 11:30h a 14:00h and 16:00h a 19:00hAs part of the festive day, a giant paella will be cooked for 1.000 guest, which will be distributed starting at 14:00h among the attendees.

In the afternoon, the Glorieta will be the stage for the "vespreig" with a performance by the group Histeriia, from 19:00h a 20:30hThe grand finale of this great day will be a nighttime mascletà, which will be set off at 21:00h in Jaume I square.

Days after October 9th: Workshops, sports and cultural events

The festive program extends beyond the main day. Saturday October 10 A workshop has been organized , puppet show titled The legend of James Iaimed at the youngest children. The activity will begin at 12:00h at the Juan Chabás library. Registrations can be made through the mail or by phone.

In the afternoon of October 10Dénia will host a new edition of the "Diva Dénia Music Pride" festival, and detailed program information will be released in the coming days.

Finally, the October 11, on the occasion of the Day of RiderSeveral games have been organized on Pare Pere Street, among the 09:30h and 11:00hAttendees will be able to enjoy an adult game of Club Pilota Dénia and another semi-professional one.

That same day, Dénia will be the headquarters of the "1st Aplec de Gegants i Bèsties de Foc", organized by Dianium Dansa. This cultural event will take place in the streets and squares of the city center.offering a vibrant journey from the 11:00h until 19:00h in Glorieta, Marqués de Campo and Plaça del Consell.