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JOAFEST

JOAFEST is a free alternative leisure festival for youth held in Denia, Spain, on Saturday, September 26. The fourth edition of the event transforms the Casal Jove facility into a dynamic hub featuring gaming zones, board games, K-pop, cosplay, and various outdoor physical activities.

Date
Sep 26, 2026
Location
Denia
Status
Upcoming
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JOAFEST

Event summary

Highlights

  • Free admission for all attendees
  • Gaming zones with board games, Warhammer miniatures, and trading card games
  • Outdoor activities including archery workshops and soft combat
  • Viking Pulse tournament, a medieval-themed duel game
The fourth edition of JOAFEST, designed by youth for youth, takes place at the Casal Jove facility on Ronda de les Muralles, 42, and its surrounding areas in Denia. The festival operates in two main blocks: from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and from 4:30 PM until midnight.

Attendees can explore an extensive board game library with live demonstrations inside the main Casal Jove building, alongside dedicated areas for Warhammer miniatures, trading card games, and a live DJ set. The outdoor areas are geared towards physical activities for those aged 12 and older, including archery workshops, soft combat matches using foam weapons, and the competitive medieval-themed Viking Pulse tournament.

JOAFEST also embraces K-pop and cosplay culture, with related activities and evening horror games, including live horror role-playing and tabletop RPG sessions. Admission to the festival is free, with most areas offering open access. However, for high-demand structured activities such as soft combat, the Viking Pulse competition, live horror role-playing, and tabletop RPG sessions, participants must sign up on the day of the event at the Central Information Point located within Casal Jove.

Practical details

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Casal Jove facility
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