Patron Saint Festivities in Honour of Nuestra Señora del Rosario 2026

Programme

Saturday, 12 September

12:00 p.m. “Surriagaso”: the official kick-off to the festivities in honour of the patron saint of La Mata. Brass band, DJ, water activities and plenty of fun.

Sunday, 13 September

Pilgrimage to Eduardo Gil Rebollo Park

9:30 a.m. Departure from the Parish Church.
11:00 a.m. Open-air Mass.
5:00 p.m. Return pilgrimage to the Parish Church.

Friday, 18 September

9:00 p.m. Community gathering “Nuestros Jóvenes Mayores”.

Saturday, 19 September

11:30 a.m. Children’s San Fermín bull run. Departure from Gaspar Perelló Square, next to La Mata Town Hall. The route will pass through several streets before finishing in Encarnación Puchol Square with a large foam party.

8:45 p.m. Open-air cinema with popcorn and candy floss. Encarnación Puchol Square - La Mata.

Sunday, 20 September

7:30 a.m. Rosario de la Aurora and Sung Mass.

12:00 p.m. “Parabares”: a route through the bars of La Mata.

Friday, 25 September

9:00 p.m. Community dinner in Encarnación Puchol Square, with mobile disco entertainment.

Sábado 26 de septiembre

6:00 p.m. Floral offering to the patron saint, Nuestra Señora del Rosario

Presentation of medals and Sung Mass.

Sunday, 27 September

10:00 a.m. Grand paella competition with inflatable attractions, music, foam party and DJs.

Friday, 2 October

6:30 p.m. Brass band.

10:00 p.m. Popular dance with a performance by Diego Martín: "La Playlist de tu vida"

Saturday, 3 October

6:00 p.m. Multicolour Parade, with 1 float and 7 sound vehicles.

10:00 p.m. Popular dance with a performance by Orquesta Atenas.

Sunday, 4 October

9:00 a.m. Traditional morning parade.

9:30 a.m. Holy Mass.

7:30 p.m. Solemn Mass, followed by a procession with the image of Nuestra Señora del Rosario.

Fireworks display at the end.

From 5 to 7 October

Triduum in honour of Nuestra Señora del Rosario.

Wednesday, 7 October

12:00 p.m. Bell ringing.

7:15 p.m. Holy Mass. Feast of Nuestra Señora del Rosario.