πŸŽ‰ Alicante β€” Events & Fiestas

Your complete guide to festivals, events and celebrations in Alicante. Dates are approximate β€” always check locally before travelling!

🌸 Spring

β›ͺ Santa Faz Pilgrimage Early Apr

One of the largest religious pilgrimages in Spain with over 200,000 people walking to the Monastery of Santa Faz. A deeply atmospheric and moving Alicante tradition.

✝️ Semana Santa Early Apr

Alicante's Holy Week processions are spectacular. The city centre fills with brotherhoods carrying elaborate floats in a deeply moving display of faith and tradition.

β˜€οΈ Summer

πŸ”₯ Hogueras de San Juan 20-24 Jun

Alicante's most important festival and one of Spain's most spectacular! Enormous satirical sculptures burn across the city in a breathtaking finale. Firework displays, music and celebrations for five unforgettable nights.

🌈 Alicante Pride Jul

A growing and vibrant Pride celebration in the heart of Alicante with parade, parties and events celebrating the LGBTQ+ community of the Costa Blanca.

β›ͺ San Roque Fiestas Aug

Alicante celebrates San Roque with traditional processions, outdoor concerts and festivities in the historic barrios. A genuine local fiesta away from the tourist areas.

πŸ‚ Autumn

🎡 Alicante Music Festival Oct

Classical and contemporary music performances in stunning venues across the city including the beautiful Teatro Principal. A sophisticated cultural highlight of the Alicante calendar.

❄️ Winter

β›ͺ San NicolΓ‘s Day 5 Dec

Alicante celebrates its patron saint with processions through the old town and a beautiful ceremony at the Co-Cathedral of San NicolΓ‘s. A deeply traditional local celebration.

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