Fira de Tots Sants de Cocentaina

Fira de Tots Sants in Cocentaina is the biggest fair in the Comunitat Valenciana: the town has organised it since the 14th century, when Pere el Cerimoniós granted the privilege to hold it. Every year, around All Saints’ Day, the old town and the fairground welcome thousands of visitors to an event listed as being of International Tourist Interest.

What to see

The fair mixes trade with celebration. The medieval market in the Arrabal de Cocentaina, with its Islamic-style souk, is the most photographed corner, but the fair is far more: farm and industrial machinery, vehicles, horse and livestock shows, crafts, competitions and local products to taste and take home. The Turisme Comunitat Valenciana listing sums up the event and links to local websites.

The 2026 edition

The 2026 edition runs from 31 October to 1 November, according to the Turisme Comunitat Valenciana agenda. That is the reference for that edition: in later years the exact days shift with the All Saints’ bridge. Before booking anything, check dates, times and programme on the fair’s official website.

Getting there and around

From València it is a road trip inland, towards Xàtiva and Alcoi. The fair itself offers parking reservations for the big days (over 1,200 spaces, according to its parking website), so look into that before setting off. Once there, everything happens on foot between the old town and the fairground. To round off the trip, check other festivals and the agenda.

Tips

Go on a weekday if you can: the grounds fill up at weekends and on the holiday. Wear comfortable shoes, as the old town slopes, and book accommodation early if you sleep nearby. The festival calendar helps fit the visit around other plans.

Frequently asked questions

When is Fira de Tots Sants?

Around All Saints’ Day, between late October and early November. The 2026 edition runs 31/10/2026 to 01/11/2026; confirm the next edition on the official website.

Is it just a medieval market?

The Arrabal market is the most photogenic part, but the fair covers machinery, vehicles, livestock, horses, crafts and local food.

Is there an entry charge?

The fair takes over the old town and the fairground. Shopping, food, rides and some activities carry their own price; check each activity’s conditions on the official website before going.