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La Tomatina

“The world's biggest food fight — 150,000 kg of tomatoes across 20,000 people, 1 hour”

La Tomatina is the world's biggest food fight — 150,000 kg of overripe tomatoes hurled across 20,000 people in the streets of Buñol (near Valencia) for exactly 1 hour. Last Wednesday of August. Since 1945. Ticketed since 2013 (limited to ~20,000 to preserve town).

Upcoming dates

Next
2026
August 26 (Wednesday)
Following year
2027
August 25 (Wednesday)

Last Wednesday of August (fixed rule). Started 1945. Ticketed since 2013.

Duration
1 hour of tomato throwing (11:00-12:00). Full day of pre + post celebration.
Crowd
~20,000 ticketed participants
Budget/day
$150-250 Valencia hotel + ticket
Book ahead
4+ months

Booking + planning tips

Best for: Party travellers + adventurous festival-goers
  • ✓Book tickets on latomatina.info — €12-15 basic entry, sells out 2-3 months ahead
  • ✓Book Valencia hotels 3-6 months ahead
  • ✓Buñol is 40 min from Valencia — take special La Tomatina train ~€10 return
  • ✓Wear closed shoes, goggles, old clothes you'll throw away
  • ✓Waterproof phone case essential — you WILL get soaked with tomato pulp
  • ✓DIY tomato-crushing before throwing is required by rules

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Frequently asked

When is La Tomatina 2026?
August 26, 2026 (last Wednesday of August). Tomato throwing exactly 11:00-12:00.
How do I get La Tomatina tickets?
Book on official site latomatina.info — €12-15 basic. Sell out 2-3 months ahead. Also available via GetYourGuide + Klook.
How do I get from Valencia to Buñol?
40-min drive or special La Tomatina train from Valencia (~€10 return). Buses also operate specially for the event.
What should I wear for La Tomatina?
Closed shoes (broken glass risk), goggles (tomato pulp burns eyes), old clothes you can throw away. Waterproof phone case essential. Change of clothes for after.
Is La Tomatina safe?
Generally safe if you follow rules — DIY crush tomatoes before throwing, no hard objects, closed shoes. First-aid stations onsite. Alcohol before is discouraged.

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