Exactly seven days before the start of the August 2026 Festival, Bétera is experiencing a day of maximum preparatory intensity today, Wednesday, August 5. The municipality of Camp de Túria combines the latest festive preparations with news in terms of safety, mobility and culture that deserve a complete review. We take a tour of everything that is relevant for veterans at this decisive moment of the summer.
The August Festival, seven days away: the program is taking shape
The August 2026 Festivals in Bétera will be held from August 12 to 22, with Valencian pelota, Shooting and Dragging, Dansà and basil as the protagonists. A program that, year after year, makes Bétera a festive reference for the entire region and that this year promises to exceed all expectations.
The festivities will include the traditional Valencian pelota match on August 13, and two sessions of Shooting and Dragging on the 17th and 18th, disciplines that are part of the Valencian sporting heritage. The Cant d'Estil and traditional dances are fundamental elements of the Festas, where on the 14th the Dansà stands out with its traditional dances, and then comes the Nit d'Albaes where the Cantà and the Ave Maria stand out.
This year's party shirts feature a print designed by Francis Montesinos, the prestigious Valencian designer, a novelty that has generated great excitement among fans of the party. A detail that adds a touch of exclusivity and modernity to a celebration deeply rooted in tradition.
Basil, the heart of the festivities
One of the most distinctive elements of the August Festivals in Bétera are the basils, which have been growing for months in the Basil Orchard under the supervision of the Master Basil Master, Ramón Asensi. These giant plants, an unmistakable symbol of Bétera's festive identity, will once again be the main protagonists of the central events of the celebrations.
With the arrival of August, the municipality of Camp de Túria definitively enters the countdown to celebrations that, year after year, attract thousands of people thanks to a unique combination of tradition, popular culture, gunpowder, music and the emblematic giant basils . The event also served to strengthen the ties between all the groups that make the August Festivals possible, a celebration that stands out for the great collective work that goes into each edition.
Reinforced security for the Holidays
The Bétera City Council has put security at the heart of its festive preparations. The council will allocate nearly 50,000 euros to protect the municipality during the Alfabegues Festival. "It is essential that, in these days when the number of people in Bétera is increasing exponentially, we are prepared to deal with any eventuality and, above all, that our citizens are protected," said the mayor of Bétera , Elia Verdevío.
A service that will be provided alongside the Women and Equality area of the Consistory, which during the 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th and 22nd of August will place a Purple Point in the fairgrounds to raise awareness, raise awareness and prevent any type of aggression. A measure that reinforces the inclusive and respectful nature of the August Festivities of Bétera .
Mobility: metro replacement bus during August
A practical aspect that must be taken into account in the coming days is that of mobility. The metro closure between Masies and Bétera remains in effect during the month of August. During this period, a replacement bus will cover the affected section, ensuring residents' connectivity with the rest of the metropolitan transport network. The City Council recommends taking this into account especially during the holidays, when mobility in the municipality will be more intense.
We encourage you to check the updated schedules of the replacement service on the official channels of Metrovalencia and Bétera City Council to plan your journeys in time and avoid setbacks during the days of maximum traffic in the municipality.
August 12: festivities and solar eclipse, a unique coincidence
One of the most unique coincidences of this year is that the day of the start of the August Festivals will also be the day of the total solar eclipse. The upcoming 12th of August 2026 will be a date marked on the calendar for astronomy lovers: the Valencian Community will be one of the privileged territories to contemplate one of the most anticipated astronomical phenomena of recent years, a solar eclipse that will attract thousands of people to numerous observation points.
Interest in the eclipse is growing every day as we approach the date of the cosmic encounter. Given the large expected turnout, the Bétera City Council has wanted to remind citizens of a series of basic recommendations so that they can enjoy the event with all the safety guarantees. Having approved glasses for solar observation is essential, and the council has insisted on not looking directly at the Sun without adequate protection at any time during the phenomenon.
Classical music at the Ermita del Calvari: culture doesn't stop
Beyond the popular festivals, Bétera offers a first-class cultural agenda this August. The XXIII Classical Music Cycle at the Ermita del Calvari, the FolkEstiu with four days of folklore and tradition, and the facilities of the Parc de les Alfàbegues, consolidated as a regional urban sports hub, make up a summer full of plans for all audiences.
The Classical Music Cycle at the Ermita del Calvari is an essential event for music lovers in a unique and privileged environment. A proposal that year after year brings together high-level performers and brings an indisputable cultural value to the municipality during the month of August.
Seven days to prepare: everything that is coming
Bétera faces today August 5th with a week full of expectations ahead. The August Festivals are approaching with an agenda that combines tradition, popular culture, local sports and an unrepeatable astronomical phenomenon . The City Council will publish the complete program of events on the official channels as the date approaches. From this portal we will be closely monitoring all the news to inform you promptly of each event, concert, mascletà and activity that the Mayorals and the Workers of 2026 confirm. Don't miss anything that is coming up: follow the official channels of your City Council and you are ready to experience an unforgettable August in Bétera .
