Xàbia celebrates 41st Craft Fair with 75 stalls and a full program of cultural activities
A four-day fair brings artisans, local flavours and tradition to life in the historic centre.
The Fira d’Artesania de Xàbia, one of the oldest Easter fairs in the Comunidad Valenciana, will be bringing together 75 craft stalls representing a wide range of crafts, offering visitors a rich showcase of traditional trades such as ceramics, leatherwork, woodcraft, textiles, jewelry and handmade goods. The event further cements its role as a leading platform for high-quality craftsmanship.
The programme will begin on Friday – Viernes Santo – with the traditional hot chocolate gathering for participants in the Via Crucis, followed by the official opening, accompanied by live music and a concert by Xirimitab’s in Plaça de l’Església.
Throughout the weekend, the fair will offer a varied program for all audiences, including street entertainment and roaming performances, children’s workshops, activities for adults, traditional music and dance, and gatherings of local clubs and associations.
The farmer’s market of locally sourced agricultural products will also return, where regional producers will offer goods such as vegetables, honey, cured meats, olive oil, wine and jams, promoting zero-kilometre products and responsible consumption.
The Department of Economic Development in Xàbia and the Xàbia Històrica Business Association highlight that the fair continues to evolve after more than four decades, maintaining its traditional essence while strengthening its appeal as a cultural, tourist and commercial event.
The opening of the Soler Blasco Municipal Museum over the weekend will further enhance the cultural offering, inviting both residents and visitors to enjoy a complete experience in the historic centre.
ARTISAN FAIR PROGRAMME 2025
Friday 3rd April
Around 08:30 · Traditional chocolatada with mona for participants in the Via Crucis at the Xàbia Municipal Market. In collaboration with Ajuntament de Xàbia.
12:00 Official opening of the fair, with music by Colla Xirimitab’s.
12:30 Performance “Un viatge, un so, mil emocions”, featuring Colla Xirimitab’s, Cor Ars Nova and Grup de Ball Endanza – Plaça de l’Església.
From 18:00 Street entertainment with Ausaes Bugaes throughout the fairgrounds.
Saturday 4th April
From 10:00 to 20:00 Fireta de Productes Agrícoles de Proximitat (local produce market: fruit, vegetables, olive oil, wine, honey, jams, etc.) – around Plaça de l’Església.
11:00 Children’s workshop: making and decorating an Easter bunny – located within the local produce market area (maximum 12 children aged 5 to 10; booking via WhatsApp at 667 690 785).
12:30 Adult workshop: making solid candle-based air fresheners – located within the local produce market area (maximum 10 participants, ages 15 and up; booking via WhatsApp at 667 690 785).
From 18:00 “Mostra de Balls i Cançons de La Marina”, with Grup de Danses Portitxol – Plaça de l’Església.
Sunday 5th April
All Morning Gathering of local peñas and associations from Xàbia – Plaça de l’Església.
Monday 6th April
11:00 Free workshops for children in Plaça de l’Església:
- “Pintoras en la cerámica de la pintora Yayoi Kusama”: creating images on ceramic tiles, led by Terrisseria Inma Juan.
- RaKu workshop (Japanese ceramic decoration and firing technique), where participants decorate a clay piece with glazes and fire it in a live kiln, led by Francisca Benítez – Tambor de Luna.
12:00 Clandestino, open-air social swing dancing, led by the swing school La Marina Lindy Hop – Plaça de l’Església.
Opening Hours – Museu Municipal Soler Blasco
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 13:30.
