Festivals

Benidorm is home to some of the Mediterranean’s most iconic festivals, including Low Festival, Reggaeton Beach Festival, Desalia, and the legendary Fancy Dress Party. These large-scale events blend music, performance and mass participation, strengthening the city’s identity as a cultural epicentre of the Mediterranean and drawing thousands of visitors each year.

Desalia Benidorm

One of Spain’s most exclusive summer events, organised by Ron Barceló, transformed Benidorm in 2024 into a stage where electronic music, design, light and immersive experiences came together.

• 📍 Venue: Meliá Villaitana Benidorm.
• 🎧 Format: Invitation-only access.
• 🌟 Highlights: Top international DJs, visual performances, the all-white theme, and beachside parties.

Desalia Benidorm 2024 attracted a young, trendsetting audience with a taste for experiential tourism, positioning the city as a benchmark for lifestyle and electronic music events.

Reggaeton Beach Festival (RBF)

One of the biggest urban music festivals in Europe, held every July in Benidorm.

• 👥 Attendance: Over 20,000 people.

• 🎶 Line-up: Leading artists in reggaeton, trap and Latin music

• 🎡 Extras: Spectacular staging, water zones, food trucks, interactive activities and VIP areas

RBF strengthens Benidorm’s image as a city that embraces new cultural and musical trends, connecting directly and massively with younger audiences.

Low Festival

A must-attend summer event for fans of indie, pop and electronic music.

• 📍 Venue: Guillermo Amor Sports Complex.

• 🗓️ When: Every July.

• 👥 Audience: Tens of thousands of festival-goers.

• 💡 Added value: Multiple stages, VIP areas with pool access, a wide food offer and a strong sustainability commitment.

Year after year, international and national headliners make up a line-up that consistently exceeds expectations. With accessibility measures for people with disabilities, active environmental initiatives and a safe, friendly atmosphere, Low Festival goes beyond music—it’s community, lifestyle and quality tourism.

Fancy Dress Party

One of Europe’s largest outdoor fancy-dress celebrations, which every November fills the streets of Benidorm’s Rincón de Loix with colour and creativity.

• 👥 Attendance: Over 30,000 people.

• 🎉 Origin: A spontaneous tradition started by British tourists.

• 🎭 Atmosphere: Parades, DJs, themed bars, floats and limitless imagination.

Although not an official festival, the City Council works actively to ensure safety and smooth logistics. Today, it’s an iconic celebration that reflects Benidorm’s cosmopolitan, festive and free-spirited character, embraced by both visitors and residents alike.

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