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Alicante Events 2026

Explore 14 upcoming events and festivals in Alicante, Valencia.

14 Events

Upcoming Events

International Lucentino Colloquium

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Jan 28, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026

Academic congress / colloquium on translation & interpreting, didactics, professional practice and research.

Carnival 2026

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Feb 16, 2026 - Feb 20, 2026

One-day carnival celebration with traditional parades, costumes, local festivities.

📍 Alicante

Holy Week (Semana Santa)

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Mar 28, 2026 - Apr 5, 2026

A solemn religious observance with processions organized by various brotherhoods, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest.

📍 Alicante

Candlelight: Tributo a Queen at Archaeological Museum

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Apr 25, 2026

A tribute concert to Queen, in a Candlelight setting.

Candlelight: Tributo a Queen concert

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May 23, 2026

A tribute concert to Queen, in a Candlelight setting.

Bonfires of Saint John (Hogueras de San Juan)

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Jun 20, 2026 - Jun 24, 2026

A traditional festival with parades, fireworks, and the burning of large artistic monuments, celebrating the summer solstice.

📍 Alicante

Reggaeton Beach Festival 2026

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Jul 4, 2026

Large outdoor festival featuring reggaeton / urban music. Takes place in Benidorm.

Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS: Cabinet of Curiosities

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Jul 16, 2026

Start of a big Cirque du Soleil show under a grand tent (Gran Carpa) at Playa de San Juan. A spectacular acrobatics / artistic show combining theatre, poetry, visual spectacle, etc.

Moors & Christians Festival (Moros y Cristianos)

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Jul 24, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026

Traditional “Moors and Christians” re-enactment festival in Villajoyosa honouring Santa Marta, with processions, parades, dramatic staged battles, costumes, etc. Major cultural event.

Reggaeton Millennial Fest 2026

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Aug 7, 2026 - Aug 8, 2026

A festival featuring reggaeton & electrolatino from 2000s/2010s, nostalgic / party vibe for “millennials.” Two-day event.

Moors and Christians Festival

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Sep 4, 2026 - Sep 9, 2026

Historical reenactments commemorating the battles between Moors and Christians, with parades and mock battles.

📍 Villena

Medieval Festival of Elx

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Oct 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026

An annual festival featuring medieval music concerts, plays, performances, and markets, celebrating the city's rich history.

📍 Elche

Christmas Fair at Rabasa Exhibition Centre

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Nov 29, 2026 - Jan 19, 2027

The annual Christmas fair: rides, food stalls, evening markets, festive entertainment etc. A big seasonal fair.

Els Enfarinats

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Dec 28, 2026

A unique festival where participants engage in a mock battle using flour and eggs, symbolizing a mock coup d'état.

📍 Ibi