Benicàssim Belle Époque is an activity that aims to enhance the value of the most relevant, differentiating and unique elements of the municipality’s tourist resources and, therefore, become a benchmark of the province of Castellón’s cultural and heritage space in terms of historical recreation.
The Benicàssim Villas area, built mostly by the Spanish bourgeoisie in the first third of the 20th century, (although the first villa dates from the late 19th century), was a place where the cultural trends of the time were evident in Castellón society.
The architecture of the buildings, the modernist ceramic decorations and the uses and customs of the early decades of the century, influenced by historical events, fostered a moment of splendour for the villas and for Benicàssim.
Taking the culture, traditions, crafts and trades of the time, and the collective memory of that period of splendour as an example, we seek to create an event with tourist appeal to raise awareness of our heritage and cultural value which is focused on a specific and remarkable space such as the Benicàssim Villas and the heart and soul of the town itself.
Therefore, the aims of this event are:
- Generate an activity to attract tourists and visitors.
- Deseasonalise tourism in the city. The celebration has thus been planned outside the town’s peak season dates.
- Remember traditions, culture and significant events for Benicàssim, such as the grape harvest.
- Promote and preserve the municipality’s historical and documentary heritage.
Benicàssim Belle Époque is designed for all audiences, from the little ones up to adults and seniors, as it hosts a compendium of activities with different approaches and uses to satisfy all audiences. The activities are held in different spaces and places around the town.
15th Anniversary Benicàssim Belle Époque is held from the 4th to 6th September 2026:
FRIDAY, 4TH SEPTEMBER 2026
5.30 pm – 12.00 am | OPENING OF THE MODERNIST MARKET. Pilar Coloma Promenade (from Villa con Torre to Villa Ana).
5.30 pm – 12.00 am | PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION. Further information is available at: belleepoque.benicassim.es
5.30 pm – 10.30 pm | CAROUSEL OPEN. Attraction opposite Villa Margarita (admission on a first-come, first-served basis).
5.30 pm – 10.30 pm | ART IN MOTION EXHIBITION. Historic carriages opposite Villa Carpi.
5.30 pm – 6.30 pm | OPENING OF BENICÀSSIM BELLE ÉPOQUE 2026. Theatrical re-enactment at the Mirador dels Canons.
5.30 pm – 6.30 pm | LA ORQUESTA DEL CARBÓN. Musical entertainment at the Mirador dels Canons.
6.00 pm – 6.30 pm | THE RAILWAY ARRIVES AT LAS VILLAS. Historical re-enactment at the Mirador dels Canons.
6.30 pm – 7.30 pm | LA ORQUESTA DEL CARBÓN. Musical parade from the Mirador dels Canons to Villa Ana.
6.30 pm – 7.00 pm | ALL ABOARD! Train ride (admission on a first-come, first-served basis opposite Villa con Torre).
7.00 pm – 8.00 pm | LAS VILLAS ELECT THEIR MAYOR. Theatrical re-enactment opposite Villa Amparo.
7.30 pm – 8.00 pm | ALL ABOARD! Train ride (admission on a first-come, first-served basis opposite Villa Ana).
8.30 pm – 11.00 pm | 15TH ANNIVERSARY AMBIGÚ. Gala cocktail reception at Villa Elisa Municipal Palace (advance booking required).
10.00 pm – 11.30 pm | AN EVENING OF ZARZUELA AND CUPLÉ. Musical performance opposite Villa María.
SATURDAY, 5TH SEPTEMBER 2026
11.00 am – 12.00 am | OPENING OF THE MODERNIST MARKET. Pilar Coloma Promenade (from Villa con Torre to Villa Ana).
11.00 am – 12.00 am | PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION. Further information is available at: belleepoque.benicassim.es
11.00 am – 1.30 pm | CAROUSEL OPEN. Attraction opposite Villa Margarita (admission on a first-come, first-served basis).
11.00 am – 1.30 pm | ART IN MOTION EXHIBITION. Historic carriages opposite Villa Carpi.
11.00 am – 6.00 pm | QUICK PAINTING COMPETITION. Further information is available at: belleepoque.benicassim.es
5.30 pm – 6.30 pm | 15TH ANNIVERSARY PARADE. Traditional street parade from Villa Ana to Villa Elisa.
5.30 pm – 6.30 pm | MODERNIST HAT WORKSHOP. Villa Elisa (registration at the Municipal Palace from 11.00 am).
5.30 pm – 8.30 pm | PERIOD COSTUME COMPETITION. Registration at the Belle Époque Boutique opposite Villa Carpi.
5.30 pm – 10.30 pm | CAROUSEL OPEN. Attraction opposite Villa Margarita (admission on a first-come, first-served basis).
5.30 pm – 10.30 pm | ART IN MOTION EXHIBITION. Historic carriages opposite Villa Carpi.
7.00 pm – 8.00 pm | MODERNIST HAT WORKSHOP. Villa Elisa (registration at the Municipal Palace from 11.00 am).
7.00 pm – 8.00 pm | THE VERDICT OF THE BALLOT BOXES. Theatrical re-enactment opposite Villa Amparo.
8.30 pm – 10.00 pm | A WALTZ BY THE SEA. Musical performance opposite Villa María.
9.45 pm – 10.00 pm | QUICK PAINTING COMPETITION AWARDS. Stage opposite Villa María.
SUNDAY, 6TH SEPTEMBER 2026
11.00 am – 9.00 pm | OPENING OF THE MODERNIST MARKET. Pilar Coloma Promenade (from Villa con Torre to Villa Ana).
11.00 am – 9.00 pm | PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION. Further information is available at: belleepoque.benicassim.es
11.00 am – 1.30 pm | CAROUSEL OPEN. Attraction opposite Villa Margarita (admission on a first-come, first-served basis).
11.00 am – 1.30 pm | ART IN MOTION EXHIBITION. Historic carriages opposite Villa Carpi.
5.30 pm – 6.30 pm | A WEDDING AT LAS VILLAS. Theatrical re-enactment in the gardens of Villa Elisa.
5.30 pm – 6.30 pm | FLORAL ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP. Villa Elisa (registration at the Municipal Palace from 11.00 am).
5.30 pm – 8.30 pm | PERIOD COSTUME COMPETITION. Registration at the Belle Époque Boutique opposite Villa Carpi.
5.30 pm – 9.00 pm | CAROUSEL OPEN. Attraction opposite Villa Margarita (admission on a first-come, first-served basis).
5.30 pm – 9.00 pm | ART IN MOTION EXHIBITION. Historic carriages opposite Villa Carpi.
7.00 pm – 8.00 pm | FLORAL ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP. Villa Elisa (registration at the Municipal Palace from 11.00 am).
7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | AN AFTERNOON OF SWING AND TRADITION. Musical performance opposite Villa Amparo.
8.30 pm – 8.45 pm | THE CHINESE LANTERN DANCE. Interactive performance opposite Villa Amparo.
8.45 pm – 9.00 pm | PERIOD COSTUME COMPETITION AWARDS. Stage opposite Villa Amparo.
9.00 pm – 9.15 pm | 15TH ANNIVERSARY FIREWORK DISPLAY. Pilar Coloma Promenade (opposite Villa Amparo).
Find out more information on the website: belleepoque.benicassim.es
