In 1989, The first edition took place when Junta de Festes – newly formed that year – picked  up Moros d’Alqueria Cultural Association’s idea who had already started taking part in festivals abroad. With Moros d’Alqueria’s experience and Junta de Festes’ support a show that soon won over Castellón’s people began.

Parades, stage concerts, official receptions for participating groups… all these elements were part of festival since then.

In 1999 Junta de Festes took over organizing Festival directly – always acknowledging Moros d’Alqueria’s great work – aiming for more internationalization which led to groups from other continents joining in.

The representatives of the Junta de Festes expanded international contacts entering  directly with official embassies and agencies. As a consequence, the festival reached high quality dimensions and was enriched when receiving participants beyond Europe.

Parades and stage performances in different parts of city were improved. International Bands took part in street entertainment events.

In second decade of 21st century Municipal Board of Festivals was created and Junta de Festes became a Collaborating body. During this period it is worth mentioning that for some years International Music Festival was part of FAMM! a brand that included different artistic musical and entertainment activities during Magdalena festival.

This year organization wants Festival to have its own identity again and improve its activities always keeping spirit that defines Castellón’s festival: enjoying it on streets encouraging involvement and making our city capital of party music heard around world.