Experience the 2026 La Tomatina (a tomato-throwing festival) in Buñol with this day trip from Valencia! You'll take part in this unique tomato battle, as well as the pre- and post-festival parties in Buñol and Valencia.
La Tomatina Festival in Buñol
The town of Buñol, in the province of Valencia, celebrates one of Spain's most important and famous festivals every year: La Tomatina. Welcome to the world's largest food fight! This festival, which attracts thousands of people from all over the world and takes place on the last Wednesday of August, consists of a hilarious battle where tons of ripe tomatoes are thrown at each other. Staying clean is not an option!
La Tomatina in Buñol is one of the most fun experiences you can have in Spain during the summer. The tomato battle lasts approximately one hour, usually from 12:00 to 13:00. During this time, several trucks loaded with overripe, unfit tomatoes enter the narrow streets of Buñol. Once in the area of the town designated for this unique tomato fight, the drivers unload their cargo, and it's time to pick up the tomatoes from the ground and start throwing them. The streets and the people become completely covered in red.
This festival is strictly controlled, as basic safety rules must be followed to ensure everything runs smoothly:
- Tomatoes must be crushed before throwing them.
- It is forbidden to enter the area with bottles, bags, or any hard objects. Only tomatoes can be thrown.
- It is not permitted to tear or rip the clothing of other participants.
- Take care to allow the trucks to pass safely.
- As soon as the closing alarm sounds, the festival must end, and no more tomatoes can be thrown.
After the tomato fight, the streets of Buñol are thoroughly cleaned by the fire department, which uses high-pressure water hoses to leave everything as if nothing had happened.
La Tomatina Day Trip From Valencia
If you don't want to miss this festival, the day trip to La Tomatina in Buñol from Valencia is for you. At the designated time, we'll meet at the entrance of the IVAM Museum, where we'll board a bus that will take us to the town of Buñol. The journey will take approximately 50 minutes, perfect for relaxing and resting before the festival begins.
Upon arrival in Buñol, you'll be able to access the Tomato Base, an area where you can start having fun with a pre-party for La Tomatina. In this area, you'll enjoy live music from various DJs. The best way to get the party started!
At 12 pm, La Tomatina will begin. For 1 hour, you'll enjoy this food battle and have the time of your life throwing tomatoes at each other. When the party ends, you can return to the Tomato Base, where you can clean off the tomatoes and continue the festivities. To satisfy your appetite, a delicious paella awaits you, accompanied by two drinks. And of course, there will be sangria!
After dancing and making countless friends at this Buñol party, we'll meet at 5 pm to return to Valencia. But don't worry, the day doesn't end there! With your BOSS Premium pack, you have access to the Tomatina After Party in Valencia. This experience begins at 10 pm, so you'll have time to rest and recharge your batteries to keep dancing and enjoying the great atmosphere until you drop.
Ticket Pickup
Please note that you'll be able to pick up your tickets at Radio City in Valencia on Tuesday, August 25, from 12 noon until 8 pm.
