Programme

Get ready, because the program of the D*NA Gastronomic Festival Dénia will amaze you!

You can now check the full program! Next Thursday, September 18, at 10:00 a.m., we will open registration for the 40 workshops taking place in this edition.

During the days of the festival there will be TALKS, where different speakers will share their experience in gastronomy, perform cooking shows and offer unique tastings in an inspiring environment; WORKSHOPS, with places for children, adults and all those who want to enjoy and learn first-hand about cooking; MUSIC, because here there is no background sound but melodies that generate a good atmosphere; and a very special EXHIBITION.

"8 AT THE TABLE" is the exhibition created by APROSDECO, a non-profit association made up of mothers, fathers, relatives and guardians of people with intellectual disabilities from the Marina Alta, which has designed and developed this exhibition in which the 8 ARTS paint, cook, dance, sculpt, touch, write and build the route of the D*na Festival throughout the Marineta Cassiana.

Don't miss a single detail and get ready to experience D*NA like never before. We are waiting for you!

Saturday, 27 september

Sunday, 28 september

Talks

Workshops

Music

Activities

From 27/09/25 to 28/09/25 (From 11:00 h)

Marineta Cassiana

Exhibition: 8 at the table

APROSDECO, a non-profit association made up of mothers, fathers, relatives and guardians of people with intellectual disabilities in the Marina Alta, has designed and produced the exhibition "8 AT THE TABLE". An exhibition in which the 8 ARTS paint, cook, dance, sculpt, touch, write and build the route of the D*na Festival throughout the Marineta Cassiana. Each Installation is a testimony with a "creatively diverse" look and perspective where APROSDECO users present us with their talents, demonstrating that art is everywhere.

Workshops

27/09/25 (12:00 - 12:45 h)

Espacio Cocina

Your secret touch in the kitchen starts with a pot: Aromatic Masterclass for everyone

Juan Martín, together with Verdecora, will teach an introductory course where he will explain the characteristics of aromatic plants and their gastronomic use in a practical way.

Workshops

27/09/25 (12:00 - 12:45 h)

Espacio Aqualia

Liván Valdés

Workshop with the chef of El Corsario in Ibiza.

Talks

27/09/25 (12:00 - 12:45 h)

Escenario Ciudades Creativas

Melhem Ibrahim Fraiha

Showcooking by Melhem Ibrahim Fraiha, chef of Zahle (Libanon), featured city to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Dénia Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO.

Workshops

27/09/25 (12:00 - 12:45 h)

Universo Líquido

Tasting and presentation. María Miñano, President of the Wine Tourism Federation of the Valencian Community.

María Miñano, President of the Wine Tourism Federation of the Valencian Community, President of the RVA, and of MGWines Wineries, will introduce the Wine Tourism Federation through a wine tasting.

Talks

27/09/25 (From 13:00 h)

Escenario Ciudades Creativas

Chiara Masino and Giuseppe Mazzocca

Showcooking by Chiara Masino y Giuseppe Mazzocca, chef of Parma (Italy), featured city to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Dénia Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO.

Workshops

27/09/25 (13:15 - 14:00 h)

Espacio Cocina

Family coca-making workshop

Coca-making workshop by the head of the Cidoncha workshop, María Rosa Llobell.

Workshops

27/09/25 (13:15 - 14:00 h)

Espacio Aqualia

Amaury Bouhours

Workshop with the 2 Michelin Star Parisian chef.

Workshops

27/09/25 (13:15 - 14:00 h)

Universo Líquido

Tasting and Presentation: Enotourism Federation of the Valencian Community. Castellón Wine Route

Sergio Garrido, President of the RVC. Wineries and Vineyards Barón d'Alba and Clos d'Esgarracordes, will accompany us on a journey through the Castellón wine route.

Talks

27/09/25 (14:00 - 14:45 h)

Escenario Ciudades Creativas

Wilson Alonzo

Showcooking by Wilson Alonzo, chef of Mérida (México), featured city to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Dénia Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO.

Workshops

27/09/25 (14:30 - 15:15 h)

Espacio Cocina

Parma, Creative City of gastronomy: Francesco Dall ́Argine

Francesco Dall'Argine will represent Parma with a recipe for tortelli di erbeta.

Workshops

27/09/25 (14:30 - 15:15 h)

Espacio Aqualia

Borja Susilla

Workshop imparted by one of the two creators and chef of Tula, a restaurant that has 1 Michelin Star and 2 Repsol Suns.

Workshops

27/09/25 (14:30 - 15:15 h)

Universo Líquido

Iberian Medley Tasting

Juanma Poyato, preparation of an Iberian fruit salad combining the finest Iberian products with AOVE Zuheroliva.

Talks

27/09/25 (15:00 - 15:45 h)

Escenario Ciudades Creativas

Hiroshi Matsumoto

Showcooking by Hiroshi Matsumoto, chef of Tsuruoka (Japón), featured city to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Dénia Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO.

Workshops

27/09/25 (15:45 - 16:30 h)

Espacio Cocina

Zahle, Creative City of Gastronomy: Melhem Ibrahim Fraiha

Chef Melhem Ibrahim will make a traditional Lebanese recipe called Kibbeh.

Workshops

27/09/25 (15:45 - 16:30 h)

Espacio Aqualia

Mérida, Creative City of Gastronomy: Wilson Alonzo

Showcooking by Wilson Alonzo, chef from Mérida (Mexico), guest city invited to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Dénia as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.

Talks

27/09/25 (16:00 - 16:45 h)

Escenario Ciudades Creativas

Liván Valdés

Showcooking by Liván Valdés , from the El Corsario restaurant, Ibiza.

Workshops

27/09/25 (16:30 - 17:15 h)

Universo Líquido

Turia Beer Tasting

Turia Beer Tasting by brewmaster Luis Ivars.

Workshops

27/09/25 (17:00 - 17:45 h)

Espacio Cocina

Nkongsamba, Creative City of Gastronomy: Marie Thérèse Guimatsa.

The representative of Cameroon will bring us closer to the country’s gastronomy by means of Foufou and njapche.

Talks

27/09/25 (17:00 - 17:45 h)

Escenario del Mar

Pablo Montoro

Showcooking by Pablo Montoro, from the Espacio Montoro restaurant, Alicante.

Talks

27/09/25 (17:00 - 17:45 h)

Escenario Ciudades Creativas

Carlos G. Moreno

Showcooking by Carlos G. Moreno, from the Dexcaro & Ossadía restaurant, Dénia.

Workshops

27/09/25 (17:00 - 17:45 h)

Espacio Aqualia

Jordi Roca

Workshop under the charge of Jordi Roca, famous pastry chef and 3-Michelin-star chef at El Celler de Can Roca.

Activities

From 27/09/25 to 28/09/25 (From 17:00 h)

Puerto de Dénia

Boat trips with Mundo Marino.

Mundo Marino offers boat trips in the afternoon, with live music, a good atmosphere and snacks on board. A unique way to enjoy the sea and the energy of the festival from a different and exclusive perspective.

Talks

27/09/25 (17:45 - 18:30 h)

Escenario del Mar

Borja Susilla

Showcooking by Borja Susilla, from the Tula restaurant, Javea (Alicante).

Workshops

27/09/25 (17:45 - 18:30 h)

Universo Líquido

Tasting and Presentation: Enotourism Federation of the Valencian Community. Valencia Wine Route

Pablo Gandía, President of the RVV. Casa de las Vides Winery, will accompany us on a delicious journey through the Valencia Wine Route.

Workshops

27/09/25 (18:15 - 19:00 h)

Espacio Cocina

Your secret touch in the kitchen starts with a pot: Aromatic Masterclass for everyone

Juan Martín, together with Verdecora, will teach an introductory course where he will explain the characteristics of aromatic plants and their gastronomic use in a practical way.

Workshops

27/09/25 (18:15 - 19:00 h)

Espacio Aqualia

Tsuruoka, Creative City of Gastronomy: Hideyuki Kimura

Showcooking by Hideyuki Kimura, chef from Tsuruoka (Japan), guest city invited to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Dénia as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.

Talks

27/09/25 (18:30 - 19:15 h)

Escenario del Mar

Alberto Chicote

Showcooking by Alberto Chicote, from the Omeraki restaurant, Madrid.

Music

27/09/25 (19:00 - 00:00 h)

Escenario Ciudades Creativas

DJ Pepe Nacho

Pepe Nacho is a DJ with a unique style that combines electronic, urban and Latin rhythms. He stands out for his energy, versatility and his passion for music in combination with the best songs of the 90's.

Workshops

27/09/25 (19:00 - 19:45 h)

Universo Líquido

Tasting and Presentation: Enotourism Federation of the Valencian Community. Ruta del Vino de Alicante

Candela Castelló will take us on a journey through the Alicante Wine Route and the vineyards of Alicante.

Talks

27/09/25 (19:15 - 19:30 h)

Escenario del Mar

Santos Ruiz and Luis Arrufat

Book presentation: Rice. Technique and Essence. A compendium on the knowledge of the product and its uses.

Workshops

27/09/25 (19:30 - 20:15 h)

Espacio Cocina

Flavours of home

Dani Martín, also known as @elmantelenlamesa on social media, will make a traditional recipe from Alicante in collaboration with Huspy.

Talks

27/09/25 (19:30 - 20:15 h)

Escenario del Mar

Amaury Bouhours

Showcooking by Amaury Bouhours, from the Le Meurice Alain Ducasse restaurant, (París).

Workshops

27/09/25 (19:30 - 20:15 h)

Espacio Aqualia

Pablo Montoro

Workshop under the charge of Pablo Montoro, chef at Espacio Montoro in Alicante.

Talks

27/09/25 (20:15 - 21:00 h)

Escenario del Mar

Jordi Roca

Showcooking by Jordi Roca, from the El Celler de Can Roca restaurant, Girona.

Workshops

27/09/25 (20:45 - 21:30 h)

Espacio Cocina

Brines and pickles. Quite an art

Workshop on the elaboration of pickles and brines by the gastronomic promoter Salvador Gayá.

Workshops

27/09/25 (20:45 - 21:30 h)

Espacio Aqualia

Llata Workshop with Ana María Seguí

Llata workshop with master artisan Ana María Seguí de @depalmesbarxes.

Workshops

28/09/25 (12:00 - 12:45 h)

Espacio Cocina

Rice and landscape, a reflection on sustainability through cuisine

Workshop on rice in which the head chef of QUIQUE DACOSTA RESTAURANT, Carolina Álvarez, and the manager of the DO ARROZ DE VALENCIA, Santos Ruiz, collaborate together.

Music

28/09/25 (12:00 - 13:45 h)

Escenario Ciudades Creativas

2 Musicteers

Pedro Correa & Dani Ballister, two musicians with a long professional career who offer a great repertoire of music from the 60's, 70's, 80's, with songs by the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Eric Clapton, Joaquín Sabina and many more.

Music

28/09/25 (12:00 - 14:00 h)

Escenario del Mar

Lol i Pop Covers

It is a cover band of Spanish music from the 80's, 90's and the new millennium. From the Madrid “Movida” to Indi and the most current hits passed through the shredder of this band that oozes energy.

Workshops

28/09/25 (12:00 - 12:45 h)

Universo Líquido

Latte Art

Expert barista Richy Torres and Cafés Pepetto will give a latte art masterclass.

Workshops

28/09/25 (12:00 - 12:45 h)

Espacio Aqualia

Carlos G. Moreno

Workshop under the charge of Carlos G. Moreno, chef at Dexcaro & Ossadia in Dénia.

Workshops

28/09/25 (13:15 - 14:00 h)

Espacio Cocina

Family workshop: Los Xàmbits de Verdú Artesanos

Workshop for the whole family where Álvaro Verdú will teach us how to make the traditional and artisan Xàmbits.

Workshops

28/09/25 (13:15 - 14:00 h)

Universo Líquido

Vermouth is not just an aperitif

Workshop led by Pere Linares from Vermut Artesano Puig Campana.

Workshops

28/09/25 (13:15 - 14:00 h)

Espacio Aqualia

Marcos Morán

Workshop under the charge of Marcos Morán, chef with one Michelin star and a leading figure in Asturian cuisine at Casa Gerardo in Prendes (Asturias).

Music

28/09/25 (14:15 - 16:00 h)

Escenario Ciudades Creativas

La Mocha

Originally from Argentina, La Mocha has been playing Rock & Roll in Spain for almost 20 years.

Workshops

28/09/25 (14:30 - 15:15 h)

Espacio Cocina

Flavours of home

Dani Martín, also known as @elmantelenlamesa on social media, will make a traditional recipe from Alicante in collaboration with Huspy.

Workshops

28/09/25 (14:30 - 15:15 h)

Universo Líquido

Wine Tasting. The Moscatel and Monastrell, the Alicante Mediterranean

Wine tasting led by Juan García Valle from Las Virtudes Winery.

Workshops

28/09/25 (14:30 - 15:15 h)

Espacio Aqualia

Alejandra Herrador

Workshop under the charge of Alejandra Herrador, chef at Atalaya in Alcossebre (Castellón).

Workshops

28/09/25 (15:45 - 16:30 h)

Espacio Cocina

Gluten-free living is a matter of attitude and choice

David Ariza, chef of the RICE&BONES BAR restaurant in Alicante, will change our point of view of gluten-free gastronomy in collaboration with Acecova.