🍅 World's Biggest Food Fight

La Tomatina 2026

Over 100 metric tons of tomatoes. 20,000 participants. One unforgettable hour in the streets of Buñol, Spain.

📅 Wednesday 26th August 2026 · Buñol, Valencia

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100+ Metric Tons of Tomatoes
20,000 Lucky Participants
1 Hour Of Pure Chaos
Since 1945 Annual Tradition
38km From Valencia
The Festival

The Most Glorious Mess on Earth

Every year on the last Wednesday of August, the town of Buñol near Valencia transforms into the world's most spectacular food fight. Trucks haul mountains of over-ripe tomatoes into Plaza del Pueblo at noon, and 20,000 people from every corner of the globe let loose for one extraordinary hour.


Since 2013, official ticketing has capped attendance at 20,000 — down from the 50,000 who once crammed into the streets. That means tickets are genuinely limited, and you need one to get in. No ticket, no entry.


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La Tomatina festival
80+ Years of Tradition
La Tomatina Packages

Choose Your Experience

All packages include official entry tickets, pre-party and after-party access. Just show up and throw.

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Day Trip
Only
£149
  • Official entry ticket
  • Return transfer from Valencia
  • Pre-party access
  • After-party access
  • Tour Guide
  • Souvenir T-Shirt
Book Day Trip
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3 Day · 3★ Hotel
From
£225
  • Official entry ticket
  • 2 nights 3★ hotel Valencia with daily buffet breakfasts
  • Return transfers to Buñol
  • Pre-party & after-party
  • Tour Guide
  • Souvenir T-Shirt
Book 3★ Package
Most Popular
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3 Day · 4★ Hotel
From
£265
  • Official entry ticket
  • 2 nights 4★ hotel Valencia with daily buffet breakfasts
  • Return transfers to Buñol
  • Pre-party & after-party
  • Tour Guide
  • Souvenir T-Shirt
Book 4★ Package
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3 Day · 5★ Hotel
From
£669
  • Official entry ticket
  • 2 nights 5★ hotel Valencia with daily buffet breakfasts
  • Return transfers to Buñol
  • Pre-party & after-party
  • Tour Guide
  • Souvenir T-Shirt
Book 5★ Package
On The Day

What Actually Happens

Here's the running order of one of the most chaotic and joyful days you'll ever experience.

Morning
Gather & Warm Up
Crowds begin filling the streets of Buñol. The atmosphere builds as participants from around the world converge on Plaza del Pueblo.
~11:00
The Palo Jabón
A brave soul attempts to climb a two-storey greased pole to claim the ham at the top. The official start depends on this — though in practice the crowd rarely waits.
12:00 Noon
Water Cannons Fire 🍅
Trucks haul over 100 metric tons of tomatoes into the square. Water cannons signal the start and pure, glorious chaos begins.
13:00
The Cannons Sound Again
One hour later, a second shot signals the end. No more tomatoes can be thrown. Fire trucks hose down the streets — and everyone in them.
Evening
Official After Party 🎉
Clean up (loosely), change, and head to the official after party included in all packages.
Safety First

The Rules of the Fight

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No Bottles or Hard ObjectsThey cause injuries. Tomatoes only — that's the whole point.
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Don't Rip ShirtsKeep things friendly. You're here for tomatoes, not fashion crimes.
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Squash Before You ThrowCrushing the tomato reduces impact and keeps things fun rather than painful.
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Respect the LorriesKeep a safe distance from the tomato trucks at all times.
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Stop on the Second ShotWhen the cannon fires the second time, stop throwing immediately.
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Wear Closed ShoesFlip-flops will be lost in seconds. Wear old trainers you don't mind binning.
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked

La Tomatina 2026 takes place on Wednesday 26th August 2026 in Buñol, Spain. It is held annually on the last Wednesday of August.
Yes — tickets are mandatory. Since 2013, official ticketing limits participation to 20,000 people. No ticket means no entry, no exceptions.
Packages start from £149 for a day trip, rising to £669 for a 3-day 5★ hotel package. All packages include official entry tickets and after-party access.
La Tomatina is held in Buñol, approximately 38km west of Valencia in Spain. The fight takes place in Plaza del Pueblo in the centre of town.
Most visitors stay in Valencia — just 38km from Buñol — as local accommodation is extremely limited. All our multi-day packages include Valencia hotel accommodation with transfers to and from the festival.
Exactly one hour. Water cannons fire at noon to start and again at 1pm to end. After the second shot, no more tomatoes can be thrown.