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Benidorm Fiestas Mayores Patronales (patron saint festival)

Benidorm’s main annual patronal festival (Fiestas Mayores Patronales), run by the municipal Fiestas department, is a multi-week November celebration including a 'Dia de les Penyes' kickoff, a humor parade, and a fireworks/float parade finale, connected to devotion to the Mare de Déu (Our Lady).

Why it matters

Understanding this major local festival helps new residents anticipate street closures, noise, and a big community cultural event each November.

When

Living in Benidorm through the autumn/November festival season.

Official page

Fiestas Mayores Patronales news tag page

Last checked

15 Oct 2026