La Tomatina Festival Spain
La Tomatina 2027
Everything you need to know about the 2027 edition of the famous tomato fight in Buñol, Spain.
La Tomatina 2027 will once again bring thousands of travellers to the small town of Buñol, near Valencia, to take part in the most famous tomato fight in the world. With over 22,000 participants from every continent, La Tomatina is one of the most iconic festivals in Spain and one of the most unforgettable summer experiences in Europe.
- Official La Tomatina festival experience
- Transport from Valencia to Buñol
- Organized experiences and meeting points
- Thousands of international travelers
Planning to attend La Tomatina 2027? On this page you will find the official date, the exact location, what to expect during the festival, and how to attend the event safely and comfortably from Valencia. If you are new to the festival, you may also want to read what is La Tomatina before continuing.
When Is La Tomatina 2027?
La Tomatina 2027 takes place on Wednesday 25 August 2027, following the traditional date of the festival celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of August in Buñol, Spain.
The official tomato fight begins at 12:00 noon and lasts for exactly one hour, ending at 13:00. Before the fight, a traditional event called the “cucaña” takes place: participants try to climb a greased wooden pole to reach a leg of ham hanging from the top. Once someone succeeds, the trucks loaded with tomatoes enter the square and the famous battle officially begins.
Arriving in Buñol early in the morning is strongly recommended. Streets fill quickly, access points to the central square close in advance, and finding your group becomes difficult once thousands of participants gather in the town.
Where Is La Tomatina 2027 Held?
La Tomatina is held in Buñol, a small Spanish town located approximately 40 minutes inland from Valencia. With around 9,000 inhabitants, Buñol transforms each year into the centre of one of the most unique festivals in the world, hosting tens of thousands of international visitors on a single day.
The main fight takes place in Plaza del Pueblo and the narrow streets surrounding it. By the time the trucks arrive, the entire centre of the town becomes one huge, chaotic and colourful battlefield. Most visitors stay in Valencia and travel to Buñol on the morning of the event, since accommodation in Buñol itself is extremely limited.
If you prefer to avoid the stress of organising transport on one of the busiest travel days of the Spanish summer, our La Tomatina tour from Valencia includes round-trip transport, meeting points and full coordination.
What Happens At La Tomatina?
La Tomatina is the world’s biggest tomato fight, but the day involves much more than just one hour of throwing tomatoes. The festival has its own rhythm: arrival into Buñol from early morning, the cucaña at around 10:00, the first cannon at 12:00 announcing the start, one hour of complete chaos through the streets, the second cannon at 13:00 to end the fight, and the long process of cleaning up and leaving the town afterwards.
During the fight, more than 100 metric tons of overripe tomatoes are thrown by participants. The festival has strict rules: tomatoes must be squashed before being thrown, no other objects are allowed inside the fight area, and all participants must stop throwing immediately when the second cannon fires.
To prepare for the day, we recommend reading our La Tomatina survival guide, where we explain the rules, what to wear, what to bring and how to make the most of the festival.
How To Attend La Tomatina 2027
Since 2013, attending La Tomatina requires an official entry ticket. Attendance is strictly limited by the local authorities of Buñol, and tickets often sell out before the festival date. Travellers who plan to attend La Tomatina 2027 should secure their entry as early as possible.
Beyond the ticket, attending La Tomatina also involves transport from Valencia, navigating thousands of people on festival day, protecting valuables during the fight, finding showers and clean water afterwards, and getting safely back to the city once the event ends. These are the parts of the day that most first-time visitors underestimate.
Our La Tomatina tickets and packages include official entry, transport, access to our exclusive Tomato Club HQ with showers, food, drinks, entertainment, and full on-site support throughout the day.
La Tomatina 2027 Tips
A few essential recommendations to enjoy La Tomatina 2027 comfortably and safely:
- Wear old clothes you do not mind throwing away after the festival
- Use closed-toe shoes with grip, as the streets become extremely slippery
- Bring protective goggles to shield your eyes from acidic tomato pulp
- Use a waterproof case or pouch to protect your phone and valuables
- Arrive in Buñol early to avoid crowded access points
- Stay hydrated, the August heat in Spain can be very intense
- Follow the official festival rules at all times
Why Choose An Organized Experience For La Tomatina 2027
Many international travellers choose to attend La Tomatina with a local organised experience instead of arranging every detail themselves. The advantages are significant: pre-arranged transport from Valencia, coordinated meeting points, fast entry to the festival, secure storage for belongings, access to clean water, food and showers immediately after the fight, and organised return to Valencia at the end of the day.
As Valencia-based local experts with more than 19 years organising La Tomatina experiences, our packages are designed specifically for international travellers who want to enjoy the festival without the stress of logistics.