World’s biggest tomato fight takes a huge step forward with new accessibility plan
No place on earth embraces absolute, glorious chaos quite like the streets of Buñol when 150 tonnes of ripe tomatoes […]
Buñol, Spain, annually becomes the epicenter of absolute, revelous chaos when 150 tonnes of tomatoes are hurled into the air during La Tomatina, the world's largest tomato fight. This year, the event is set to welcome its 79th edition, and organizers in the Valencian town are putting the finishing touches on a new '+ ACCESIBLE' initiative.
The initiative aims to ensure that attendees, regardless of their abilities, can fully immerse themselves in the excitement of the world's biggest food fight without any barriers. The '+ ACCESIBLE' program allows visitors to request personalized assistance prior to the event through official channels, granting them personalized identification wristbands for seamless passage into both the main party area and designated accessible spaces.
Pictograms, easy-read guides, and a fully accessible official website provide assistance to visitors with cognitive or visual challenges, ensuring they too are not left behind. The town hall's local councillor, Sergio Galarza, emphasized the importance of offering a safe, coordinated event where no participant is left behind. The festival, which has a capacity limit of 22,000 attendees, will see tickets selling out for the third consecutive year from Spain and international locations, including Canada, the US, Australia, India, and the UK.
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, lorries loaded with 150,000 kilos of overripe tomatoes will transform the entire town centre into a sea of red puree, marking one of Spain's biggest celebrations with its full spirit intact. For more information on the festival and the new accessibility measures, visit the official website.
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