SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Tomatina 2025, August 27th in Spain. Times, program, tickets Tomatina 2025 WHERE: Buñol, Spain.WHEN: 27th August 2025 The orange is in Ivrea like … the tomato is in Buñol. There Tomatina it’s one of those holidays, which you would like to attend at least once in your life.As incredible as it is absurd, this festival is inspired by an event dating back to 1945. That year, during the festival of the Giants and big heads, a fight broke out between young people who literally challenged themselves with tomato strokes. Only the police intervention managed to disperse the troublemakers.“See you next year!“Was the warning of some of the protagonists. And they were speaking.“Gather me an army worthy of Buñol“Said the chief. The boys trained every day with the sacred tomato, from that moment revered vegetable.The scene, so, is repeated the following year, with the demonstrators who arrived loaded with tomatoes from home, ready to fight each other. History became a legend. The legend became myth. And after the initial objections, the party received the approval of the local authorities. The Tomatina is an absolutely incredible event, not to be missed. The start is set at 12:00 and closes at 13 o’clock. Before the fateful hour, the most daring will try to grasp the appetizing ham, planted on a huge pole, in the middle of the square. A shot will start the contest. Photo ©, flydme You will see the first 5 truck tick, ready to unhook the long-awaited red bullets. The contenders can then throw tomatoes for a challenge … the last sauce! From the balcony, even buckets of water will rain! The turnout is constantly growing, so that, from the 2012, you must book the ticket with a reasonable advance. Also born, side events at the party, like Tomatina After Party! PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET The kilometers that separate Buñol from Valencia are just 40. The international airport is a good starting point to see Tomatina. The Iberian airport is well connected to the main European destinations. By car, you arrive at your destination in about half an hour, via the A3. Alternatively, by train with the C3-Regional line from Valencia North, it takes about 70 minutes, with 9 stops. REGULATION To participate in the Tomatina 2025 you must follow mandatory provisions. Keep in mind that the rules exist to safeguard the participants. – It is forbidden to introduce bottles and blunt objects.– It is forbidden to tear off one’s shirt and that of others.– We must keep a safe distance from the trucks.– It is preferable to crush the tomatoes before throwing them: the shot will be less strong.– We must follow the instructions of the present staff. At the end of Tomatina, you will have clothes and shoes practically “to throw away”; take, therefore, the worst clothes from your wardrobe, and use them for this occasion!For photos, use only waterproof machines.Arrive early in the morning: access already takes place from 07:00; so you will avoid the long crush. TOMATINA TICKETS AND TIMETABLE 2025 Appointment in the square, Wednesday 27th August at 09:00 sharp. The start is set for 12:00. In the evening, an appointment for the exclusive after party to dance and let loose until dawn . Tickets must be reserved in advance. The individual ticket costs €15. However, there are packages suitable for all needs which include transport, admission to the after party and one or more nights in a hotel. There are also exclusive tickets that include access to the Festival and exclusive event t-shirt (40€), or Sangria and Paella (45€), and more. To participate at the after party you pay €20. WHERE TO SLEEP Finding available facilities during the Tomatina period is quite complicated. Especially if you do not book well in advance. Valencia is an excellent solution, considering the wide choice. All the best facilities at the best price, available at this link. *All information is for indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. We therefore invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Related Latest Posts Map of the Place Share the Post
August Events
August events and the best 2019 festivals not to be missed in the world Spain. Germany. Italy. United States. Who thinks that August is synonymous with sun, sea and relaxation, is wrong. Just give a quick glimpse of the program of August events, to realize it immediately. In all likelihood, we are faced with one of the hottest months of the year, with an absolutely incredible number of international events and festivals. Deciding which one is the most interesting is almost impossible. And then, choose according to your destination and your holiday. Probably, a short distance away, you will find the event that is right for you. On a warm and sunny month, a destination combining sea, culture and tradition can not miss. In Malaga you will find everything. But, above all, one of the most anticipated August events: the Feria de Malaga . It is the most important summer festival known and the Costa del Sol, also known as the Gran Fiesta del Verano, ie, Great Feast of Summer. It is characterized by a rich program of events and activities throughout the week. Concerts, exhibitions, games for children, bullfights, flamenco and much more! Appointment August 15 to 24. Remaining in the Spanish theme, at the end of the month, in Bunol, is the renowned Celebrated Tomatina, another international highlight. Tons of tomatoes await you for a battle at the last … ..saly! In August, Also in Spain, the Mystery Play of Elche is an ancient medieval theater performance based on texts of the Apocrypha, with musical accompaniment from different periods, and mainly in the Valencian language texts. They tell, in two acts, the Assumption of Mary. Between the August events of greatest charm and appeal. This is also the crucial month of celebrations in honor of Sant Bartomeu, the day 24. The event, known as Festa Major of Sitges , is held over two days, with a ceremonial and a program, really rich, not to be missed. If you dream, instead, a vacation to London, try to book between 24 and 26 August. One of the most beautiful cities in the world. One of the most famous and elegant areas. Lights and colors unsellable. Dancing, parades and fantastic choreography. And lots of music. Here are the ingredients that make the Notting Hill Carnival , one of the highlights of the London summer program. That’s right: a carnival in the middle of summer. Also in London, at the beginning of the month, you can take a trip to the London Craft Beer Festival , to taste fantastic craft beers, August 9 to 11. A week before, however, you will find the alter ego in Germany; the Berliner Bierfestival is the right opportunity to combine taste and fun in the German capital. Second appointment of the expected Palio of Siena, among the best events of August in the folk scene. In the frame of the splendid Piazza del Campo, appointment on 16 day with this historical review of which there are traces, even in the distant thirteenth century! Remaining in terms of traditions, always in Italy the Torta dei Fieschi, and the festivities linked to it, recall the sumptuous wedding of the thirteenth century between the Count of Lavagna, the feudal Fiesco family, and the noblewoman Bianca dei Bianchi. On that occasion, the newlyweds decided to offer a giant cake to the entire local population. A sumptuous party and an opportunity to discover the wonderful Liguria. Molto ricco anche il cartellone musicale. Sziget Festival represents the best answer to those who are looking for an alternative destination to the classic summer holidays. For a week, in the middle of August, you will discover the evocative charm of the Island of Liberty, or Obuda; a fluvial island surrounded by the waters of the Danube. From 06-10, Oslo is home to one of the most important music festivals in the country: Oya Festival. Thanks to a rich program that includes international names and emerging local artists, Oya festival has carved out an important part of the summer music events. A festival that draws attention to the environmental aspect. If, however, you like to dance, you can not miss one of the most extraordinary festivals you can imagine, the Dimensions . It takes place in a fantastic historic site of the nineteenth century, a few steps from the sea, surrounded by the magic of music, while the sky is lit up … .. Among the events of August, for lovers of gastronomy, the Cooking and food festival has become an unmissable event in Copenhagen summer landscape. The Festival, now, can be counted among the most interesting gastronomic events of the Scandinavian scene. A festival that combines the pleasure and taste to perfumes. The whole city is an authentic explosion of flavors, with hundreds of events and initiatives scattered throughout the city. There’s something for all tastes. Less than an hour from Copenhagen, the impressive Kronborg Castle is the setting for one of the most beloved theater events in Northern Europe: the Shakespeare Festival. An extraordinary event between theater, music and food not to be missed in the program of the best events in August. A festival that takes place only 5 times in a century, from the 2016 inscribed in the immaterial cultural heritage by UNESCO. A party that dates back to the eighteenth century but which has ancient origins. It takes this premise to realize the uniqueness of the Fete des Vignerons . An incredible event that takes place in a time span between 14 and 28 years old, or, however, at each generational change. That of 2019 is the first edition of the new millennium. It might be a good time to be able to say “I’ve been there.” Among the top events of August, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo . Approximately 100 million (!!) people who follow this event from all over the world. A global festival, televised in over 40 countries worldwide, with the BBC on the front line. Worthy conclusion