Thursday September 4th
16.00. Peña L’Estirà Afternoon Party with DJ Esteve Bas on Paseo Jaime I until 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
10:00 a.m. Luncheon for all the Marinera Clubs and the Festival Committee, courtesy of the La UCA Club.
10:30 a.m. Traditional visit by the Mayorales 2025 and the Festival Commission to the Santa María de Betania Day Center.
11:00 a.m. To commemorate its 30th anniversary, the UCA invites us to participate in some of its most emblematic games , such as l’estirà de corda (the rope throw), el carretón embolado (the cart), and Xupirun ( the worm) to the rhythm of Xaranga 442. In the Clubs’ Enclosure.In the Peñas Enclosure.
3:00 p.m. Popular barbecue between the Peñas Marineras and the Festival Commission, in the style of those large barbecues organized by the UCA.
4:00 PM. La UCA Peña Afternoon Party. Remember the legendary parties that La Peña used to throw? On Manuel Bordes Valls Street, we’ll relive their Mexican fiesta and great karaoke, where we’ve had such a great time. The party closes at 8:00 PM.On Manuel Bordes Valls street, we will relive hisEnd of party at 8:00 p.m.
5:00 PM. Simultaneous chess matches with international master Daniel García Román on Severo Ochoa Street.
7:00 p.m. FROM THE SEA TO THE CEL . Performance by the Muixeranga de la Marina Alta on Paseo Jaime I.
8:00 p.m. III DANSÀ VORA MAR. Balladors and balladores will dance on Triana Street to the rhythm of the waves, the tabal and the dulzaina with the Grup de Danses Portitxol.
10:00 PM. Brotherhood Dinner with many surprises on Paseo Joaquín Sorolla. The Festival Committee will invite guests to enjoy appetizers, drinks, and dessert. During the celebrations, the XÀBIA PORT Association of Merchants and Hoteliers will present the prizes to the winners of the 7th 2025 Decoration Competition. This will be followed by a performance by the GLOP ESPONJA orchestra and a disco until 3:00 AM.The Festival Committee will invite appetizers, drinks and dessert.During the celebration, the XÀBIA PORT merchants and hoteliers association will present the prizes to the winners of the VII 2025 Decorated Contest.Next, performance by the orchestra
Saturday September 6th: OUR SENIORS’ DAYDAY OF OUR ELDERS
9:30. 25th Mare de Déu de Loreto Table Tennis Open in collaboration with the Club Tennis Taula Xàbia. Registration can be done on the day at the Municipal Sports Palace.
10:30 a.m. At the Peña La Bufa club, brisca competition for those over 50.
10:30 a.m. Traditional visit by the Mayorales 2025 and the Festival Committee to the Hermanos Cholbi Hospital Asylum. Parade through the Historic Centre, distributing coca maría and mistela. A bouquet of flowers will be offered to the Patron Saint in her niche on C/Loreto.
12:00 p.m. Hail Mary and Angelus prayer to our Patron Saint in the Parish. The Festivities Committee invites all senior citizens to participate and make their own floral offering to Our Lady of Loreto.
12:30 p.m. La Bufa Club will invite our seniors to a snack.
1:00 p.m. General ringing of bells announcing the approaching important days of our Patron Saints.
17.00 p.m. Extraordinary Raspall Match on C/Virgen de Loreto street in which PAU from Pedreguer, JOAN from Xàbia and TOMACA from Xàbia will compete against SERGIO from Xàbia,
18.00. The La Bufa group will visit the Hermanos Cholbi Hospital Asylum.
19:30 p.m. Flower Offering to Our Lady of Loreto. The Festival Committee invites all residents, local festival groups, and associations to participate in this heartfelt event.
11:00 p.m. Night of the Mayors’ Round, beginning at the Parroquia del Mar. At the end, the Mayors of 2025 and the Festival Commission will offer a glass of wine on C/Severo Ochoa.
00:00 h. Pachango! Show with Raúl Albi and Sergio Pérez at Paseo Joaquín Sorolla until 5:00 a.m.
Sunday September 7th. DAY OF THE MOST HOLY CHRIST OF THE SEADAY OF THE MOST HOLY CHRIST OF THE SEA
9:00 a.m. Participatory Reveille. Tabaleters and dolçainers, by profession or hobby, and of any level; you are all called to awaken the Customs of the Sea! Meeting point: Avenida Jaime I. Registration through the Xirimitab’s Group of Xàbia.
9:00 a.m. General ringing of bells signaling the celebration of the day in honour of the Most Holy Christ of the Sea.
11:00 a.m. The Festival Committee parade will accompany the Mayores and Mayoresses to the parish church. During the procession, offerings will be made to the Patron Saints in their respective niches.
12:00 p.m. Celebration of the Eucharist in honor of the Most Holy Christ of the Sea . The Mass will be sung by the Parish Choir.
Next up is the Street Festival on Cristo del Mar Street, organised by the Peñas Liatrix and the Penyeta Roja.
14.00 p.m. “TRONA” (thunder) in honour of the Holy Christ of the Sea on the Paseo Jaime I.
20:00 p.m. PROCESSION OF THE MOST HOLY CHRIST OF THE SEA through the streets of Aduanas.
11:00 PM. La UCA Disco on Doctor Fleming Street until 5:00 AM.
00:00 h. DAWN OF OUR LADY OF LORETO. A series of fireworks will light up the sky above Customs House at the start of our Patron Saint’s special day. This will be followed by the show EL FOC DE LA MAR (The Fire of the Sea). A correfoc (fire run) by XARXA TEATRE. The unmistakable aesthetic of the artist Joan Miró will immerse us in our Mediterranean roots, featuring fire, the sea, and music. It will begin on Avenida Lepanto and continue along the streets Virgen de Loreto, Toni Llidó, and Doctor Fleming, leading to Avenida Jaime I.Next, showThe unmistakable aesthetic of the artist Joan Miró will immerse us in our Mediterranean roots, centred around fire, the sea, and music.This will begin on Avda. Lepanto and run along Virgen de Loreto, Toni Llidó, and Doctor Fleming streets to Jaime I Avenue.
Monday, September 8th.
08:00 a.m. “Despertà ” wake up through the streets of the port.
9:00 a.m. General ringing of bells announcing the important day of our Patron Saint.
11:00 a.m. Parade to gather the Mayoralesas and head to the parish church.
12:00 p.m. Celebration of the solemn Eucharist in honour of the Patron Saint, Our Lady of Loreto, with the attendance of municipal authorities, the Fishermen’s Guild council, the Mayoresses 2025, the Festival Commission, representatives of local festivals, and the people of Xàbia. The Mass will be sung by the Parish Choir.
At the end, a parade and deafening mascletà will take place on Avda. Jaime I.
19:00 p.m. Parade by the Festival Commission to honour the 2025 Mayorales.
20:00 p.m. Solemn procession of La Mare de Deu de Loreto through the streets of Aduanas del Mar.
20:30 p.m. Dance with the LA PATO orchestra at Paseo Pintor Joaquín Sorolla.
00:30 a.m. A sensational WATER FIREWORKS DISPLAY will close the 2025 festivities in honor of Our Lady of Loreto. Afterward, the orchestra will continue until 3:00 a.m.At the end, the orchestra will continue until 3:00 a.m.
All the events in the festival programme are organised by the Festival Commission and the Xàbia City Council in collaboration with the Mariners’ Penyes, sports clubs, and local organisations.
The Festival Commission reserves the right to modify this festival programme and the event itineraries if necessary.
At the Fellowship Dinner, everyone will bring their own food, and the Festival Committee will provide appetizers, drinks, and dessert.
All floral work is carried out by the Liatrix Group.