Prepare for a lively weekend as the historic Ontinyent Fira returns.
The Fira is a tradition that was backed by a royal privilege from Alfonso the Magnanimous in 1418.
The event will run from Friday 14 November to Monday 17 November and promises four busy days packed with attractions, music, and food. It is one of the most anticipated events of the year for the city and the whole Vall d’Albaida area.
Opening ceremony and programme highlights
The fair will officially open on Friday 14 November at 19:00 in the car park next to the Sala Gomis. The royal privilege will be read before an opening parade led by Bulbalkan (an all-female Balkan band).
The fairgrounds will also include inclusive quiet hours with no music or noise on Friday and Monday mornings, plus on Sunday 23 November, which is the “popular prices” day.
Ontinyent Fira: Main attractions
A major draw is Firauto, Ontinyent’s motor fair, celebrating its 12th edition from 14–16 November. Expect around 20 exhibitors showing new and used cars and motorbikes.
The Ontifira area returns as the food and music centre, with live acts across the weekend:
Friday
- Salsa El Teló at 20:30
- DJ Totote at 23:00
Saturday
- The Funky Games at 12:30
- Los40 Session with Cristian San Bernardino, Aitor Belda, and Rafa Boix from 19:00
Sunday
- La Mendoza at 12:30
- Grupo Eñe from 18:30–20:30
- Grupo Siete from 21:00–23:00
Monday
- Àgueda Segrelles at 13:00
The famous Coca de Fira
A key tradition of the fair is the much-loved Coca de Fira, enjoyed every autumn since the days when “snack season” was probably not an official term. It is a flatbread with a dry dough base, topped with sausages, bacon, onion black pudding and local wild mushrooms known as pebrassos.
The third Coca de Fira Contest takes place on Monday 17 November with prizes for both professionals and brave amateurs who think their flatbread can take on the town.
Local restaurants will also offer a tapas area with classic and modern dishes, including gluten-free and vegan choices.
Rides, stalls and good old-fashioned fair fun
Around 40 rides will be spread across the fairgrounds: 25 for children and families, and 15 for older teens and adults. One of the biggest thrills is the Megathor, a 45-metre free-fall ride that drops at up to 120 km/h, and is unique in Spain. For those not keen on testing gravity, there are classics like the Witch Train, bumper cars, and the Grasshopper ride.
Visitors can also explore 180 stalls along 850 metres of fairground, offering food, games, tombolas, and handcrafted goods.
