Highlights of the Week:
- Hogueras de San Juan 2026: plantĂ , mascletĂ s, ofrenda and verbenas
- Xaranga Fest in the heart of Alicante
- Racó Óscar Esplá and Hogueras parties
- Especial Hogueras at Sala Stereo
- Exhibitions at MACA, MUA and Palacio El Portalet
Below is a selection of events taking place in Alicante from 19–21 June 2026: the main Hogueras programme, daytime mascletà s, racós, club nights, guided tours and exhibitions. Each event includes location, time, price and a ticket or information link. We recommend checking schedules before attending.
Planning a weekend at Hogueras de San Juan? Alicante Smart Hotel is a convenient base for exploring the city centre, enjoying the mascletĂ s, evening verbenas and other events around the city.
Friday, 19 June
Hogueras de San Juan 2026: Children’s PlantĂ and MascletĂ
Friday marks the beginning of one of the most important Hogueras weekends. During the night, the children’s hogueras and ninots de carrer are installed, while the second competition mascletĂ takes place in Plaza de los Luceros during the afternoon.
- Location: Alicante city centre; mascletĂ at Plaza de los Luceros
- Time: 00:01 – Children’s PlantĂ ; 14:00 – II MascletĂ
- Price: Free
- More information
Especial Hogueras with Enriro, Blitzmix and Nando Costa
Sala Stereo switches into full Hogueras mode with music, a club atmosphere and late-night parties in the city centre.
- Location: Sala Stereo, Alicante
- Time: 19–23 June; opening at 03:30
- Price: Tickets available at the venue
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Alicante Air-Raid Shelter Tours
A historical tour through Alicante’s underground air-raid shelters from the Spanish Civil War. An excellent daytime activity for those wishing to add a cultural experience to the festive weekend.
- Location: Carrer Portugal, 15, Alicante
- Time: Friday at 10:00 and 19:00; advance booking required
- Price: €4.95
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San Juan Festival in Alicante 2026: History, Traditions and Programme
Saturday, 20 June
Hogueras de San Juan 2026: Adult PlantĂ , Children’s Awards and Barracas
Saturday is a full immersion into the Hogueras celebrations: installation of the adult hogueras and barracas, jury visits, announcement of children’s awards, the daily mascletĂ and the opening of barracas and racĂłs in the evening.
- Location: Various areas of Alicante; mascletĂ at Plaza de los Luceros
- Time: 00:01 – Adult Plantà ; 09:00 – Jury visits; 14:00 – III Mascletà ; 17:00 – Awards ceremony; 20:30 – Opening of barracas and racós
- Price: Free
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Xaranga Fest
A daytime charanga music festival held during Hogueras, featuring live performances, DJs, food stalls and a festive atmosphere in central Alicante.
- Location: Avenida de la EstaciĂłn, 22 / RacĂł Jove DiputaciĂł, Alicante
- Time: 20 June, from 13:00 to 19:00; according to the event page: 13:30–19:30
- Price: Free; registration does not guarantee entry once capacity is reached
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Racó Óscar Esplá – 20 June 2026
A festive racĂł in the centre of Alicante with music, a lively Hogueras atmosphere and an evening format.
- Location: Alicante; the exact venue will be confirmed by the organiser
- Time: 20 June
- Price: from €15
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Especial Hogueras with Enriro, Blitzmix and Nando Costa
Sala Stereo’s night programme continues with a club format for those who want to stay in the city centre until late after the mascletà and walks around the hogueras.
- Location: Sala Stereo, Alicante
- Time: 20 June; opening at 03:30
- Price: tickets available at the box office
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Alicante Air-Raid Shelter Tours
A Saturday historical route through Alicante’s underground shelters — a quieter alternative to the lively festive programme.
- Location: Carrer Portugal, 15, Alicante
- Time: Saturday, 10:00; advance booking required
- Price: €4.95
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Sunday, 21 June
Hogueras de San Juan 2026: Awards, Ofrenda de Flores and Verbenas
Sunday is one of the busiest days of the Hogueras: jury visits to the adult hogueras, mascletĂ , awards announcement, official visit to the winning hoguera, the first Ofrenda de Flores and evening verbenas.
- Location: Alicante city centre; mascletà at Plaza de los Luceros; Ofrenda route: Alfonso El Sabio, Rambla Méndez Núñez, San Nicolás, Rafael Altamira, Plaza del Ayuntamiento
- Time: 09:00 – jury visits; 14:00 – IV Mascletà ; 17:00 – awards; 18:00 – I Ofrenda de Flores session; 22:00 – verbenas
- Price: free
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Luis Silva at Teatro Salesiano Alicante
A concert by Venezuelan artist Luis Silva at Teatro Salesiano — an evening music plan for Sunday.
- Location: Teatro Salesiano, Av. Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, 1, Alicante
- Time: 21 June, 20:00
- Price: from €27.95 on Eventbrite
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Xaranga Fest
The Sunday edition of Xaranga Fest is another option for enjoying tardeo in the festive Hogueras atmosphere, with music and a food area.
- Location: Avenida de la EstaciĂłn, 22 / RacĂł Jove DiputaciĂł, Alicante
- Time: 21 June, from 13:00 to 19:00; according to the event page: 13:30–19:30
- Price: free; access depends on venue capacity
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Especial Hogueras with Enriro, Blitzmix and Nando Costa
The night programme continues at Sala Stereo: music, dancing and the Hogueras atmosphere in a club format.
- Location: Sala Stereo, Alicante
- Time: 21 June; opening at 03:30
- Price: tickets available at the box office
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Alicante Air-Raid Shelter Tours
The Sunday tour of the air-raid shelters is available in Spanish and English — a good way to start the day with city history before the evening Hogueras programme.
- Location: Carrer Portugal, 15, Alicante
- Time: Sunday, 10:00 – Spanish tour; 09:30 – English tour; advance booking required
- Price: €4.95
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Alicante Gastronomic Guide: Cuisine, Local Products and Experiences
Running All Weekend
Exhibition “Rigor lĂrico: el hilo no es lo mismo que la lĂnea”
An exhibition at MACA exploring geometry, line, op art, constructivist movements and visual research of the 20th century.
- Location: MACA – Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante
- Time: Saturday – 10:00–20:00; Sunday – 10:00–14:00
- Price: free
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Encuentros de Arte Contemporáneo EAC 2026
A contemporary art exhibition at MUA featuring 25 artistic projects exploring memory, time, identity, the body, territory and social reality.
- Location: Sala Cub, MUA – Museo de la Universidad de Alicante
- Time: until 12 July 2026; Saturday and Sunday – 10:00–14:00
- Price: free
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Exhibition “Alicante Renace 2026”
A photography exhibition about the nature and mountains of Alicante province at Palacio El Portalet: landscapes, night skies, mountain routes and the region’s natural heritage.
- Location: Palacio El Portalet, Alicante Old Town
- Time: until 31 August 2026; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays – 10:30–14:00
- Price: free
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Coming soon to Alicante
Cirque du Soleil KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities
A major Cirque du Soleil show in Alicante: acrobatics, theatre, a fantasy steampunk atmosphere, music and visual effects under the Big Top at Playa San Juan. The format is suitable for both adults and children.
- Venue: Under the Big Top, Playa San Juan, 141 Avinguda de la Costa Blanca, Alicante
- Time: 16 July – 23 August 2026; the exact session time is selected on the ticket page
- Price: from 75 €
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🎪 Cirque du Soleil KURIOS in Alicante – special conditions for our guests
Planning to see KURIOS at Playa de San Juan from 16 July to 23 August 2026?
✔Alicante Smart Hotel guests get a special 15% discount on KURIOS tickets
✔The offer is available for guests with a direct hotel booking
✔The QR code / special ticket purchase link is provided after the direct booking is confirmed
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Extend Your Weekend in Alicante
After a mascletà , a walk around the hogueras, an exhibition or an evening verbena, it is convenient to stay in the city for one more night. Book your stay at Alicante Smart Hotel and start the next day calmly — with breakfast, a walk through the centre and new plans in Alicante.