Best of this weekend:
- Final Cirque du Soleil KURIOS shows at Playa de San Juan
- I Love Reggaeton Alicante at Área 12 Alicante
- Blues y Jazz en Cigarreras: The Sara Gee & Ramblin’ Matt Band
- Verano Lonja: La Red concert
- Candlelight at MARQ
- Night tours: Los Misterios del Castillo de Santa Bárbara
- Astrotourism and Stargazing at Cabo de las Huertas
- Verano en Parques at Parque Canalejas
Below is a selection of events in Alicante and nearby from 20 to 23 August 2026: final KURIOS performances, reggaeton festival, free concerts, blues, Candlelight, family plans, gastronomy at the castle, boat trips, night tours and cultural routes. Each event includes the venue, time, price and a link to buy tickets or check the event page. We recommend checking the latest schedule before going.
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20 August, Thursday
Cirque du Soleil KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities
Final week of KURIOS in Alicante: acrobatics, theatre, music, humour and a fantasy steampunk aesthetic under the Big Top at Playa de San Juan. It is one of the main family and evening plans in August.
- Where: Under the Big Top, Playa San Juan, 141 Avinguda de la Costa Blanca, Alicante
- When: 20 August, 18:30
- Price: from 43 €
- buy ticket
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Los Misterios del Castillo de Santa Bárbara
A night-time theatrical tour of Castillo de Santa Bárbara: history, legends, actors, passages through the fortress after sunset and a final tasting. The tour is held in Spanish.
- Where: Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Alicante
- When: 20 August, 21:30
- Price: adults – 12 €, children – 8 €, family rate – 30 €
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Astroturismo y Stargazing en el Cabo de las Huertas
Night-time stargazing at Cabo de las Huertas: an open-air astronomy route, telescopes, explanations from the team and a seaside atmosphere.
- Where: Cabo de las Huertas, Alicante
- When: 20 August, evening format 20:30–23:30; advance booking required
- Price: Standard – 35 €
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Planning to spend the end of the week in Alicante? Alicante Smart Hotel is a convenient base for KURIOS at Playa de San Juan, I Love Reggaeton at Área 12, evening walks through the centre, events at Las Cigarreras, MARQ and Castillo de Santa Bárbara.
Bahía Boat Tour
A sunset boat trip around Alicante bay: a quick ride out to sea, city views, a short stop and a summer atmosphere along the coast.
- Where: Alicante, departure point to be confirmed on the booking page
- When: 20 August, 17:30–19:00
- Price: 25 €
- buy ticket
21 August, Friday
I Love Reggaeton Alicante
A major festival for those looking for a dance-focused and nostalgic night: I Love Reggaeton comes to Alicante with the format “el primer reggaeton nunca se olvida”. The exact performance schedule is published during the week of the festival.
- Where: Área 12 Alicante
- When: 21 August; artist schedule – on the festival page and the organiser’s social media
- Price: from 40.90 €
- buy ticket
Cirque du Soleil KURIOS – afternoon and evening shows
Friday is one of the most convenient days to see KURIOS: you can choose an early or late performance and combine the show with dinner by the sea or a walk along Playa de San Juan.
- Where: Under the Big Top, Playa San Juan, Alicante
- When: 21 August, 18:00 and 21:30
- Price: from 43 €
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Verano Lonja: La Red concert
A free concert at La Lonja del Pescado: La Red performs its own Spanish-language versions of major hits from the 80s and 90s. A good way to start Friday evening in the city centre.
- Where: La Lonja del Pescado, Alicante
- When: 21 August, 19:00
- Price: free, open admission
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Blues y Jazz en Cigarreras: The Sara Gee & Ramblin’ Matt Band
Friday blues night at Las Cigarreras: The Sara Gee & Ramblin’ Matt Band play old blues, outlaw country, rock’n’roll, original material and versions of genre classics.
- Where: Jardín Vertical, Centro Cultural Las Cigarreras, Calle San Carlos, 78, Alicante
- When: 21 August, 21:00; access to the venue – from 20:30, drinks and snacks area – from 19:30
- Price: free, admission until capacity is reached
- information
Los Misterios del Castillo de Santa Bárbara
For those who want to spend Friday night not at a festival but in a historic setting, the night-time theatrical tour of the castle is an atmospheric alternative with views over Alicante.
- Where: Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Alicante
- When: 21 August, 21:30
- Price: adults – 12 €, children – 8 €, family rate – 30 €
- buy ticket
22 August, Saturday
Cirque du Soleil KURIOS – Saturday shows
Saturday is the last full weekend day to see KURIOS in Alicante.
- Where: Under the Big Top, Playa San Juan, Alicante
- When: 22 August, 18:00 and 21:30
- Price: from 43 €
- buy ticket
Candlelight at MARQ
Candlelit concerts at the Archaeological Museum of Alicante MARQ: Candlelight programmes are available on Fever for 22 August, including chamber-format musical tributes. The exact time and programme are selected when buying the ticket.
- Where: Museo Arqueológico de Alicante MARQ
- When: 22 August; time and programme are selected on the ticket page
- Price: from 22 € / 24 €, depending on the programme and category
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Degustación de Cervezas Artesanas en el Castillo de Santa Bárbara
A gastronomic plan at the castle: tasting of 4 types of craft beer with appetisers in a historic location overlooking the city. Available in Spanish and English.
- Where: Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Alicante
- When: 22 August, 12:00–13:00
- Price: 18 €
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23 August, Sunday
Cirque du Soleil KURIOS – final day in Alicante
23 August is the final day of KURIOS in Alicante. If you have been thinking about going, do not miss the chance to see it under the Big Top at Playa de San Juan.
- Where: Under the Big Top, Playa San Juan, Alicante
- When: 23 August, 18:00 and 21:30
- Price: from 43 €
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Verano en Parques: “Cuentos en el bolsillo”
A family Sunday plan at Parque Canalejas: workshop area and oral storytelling “Cuentos en el bolsillo” by Cía Dos patas pa un banco. The format is designed for children aged around 4–8 and families.
- Where: Parque Municipal Canalejas, Alicante
- When: 23 August, 19:30
- Price: free
- information
Degustaciones en el Castillo de Santa Bárbara
Sunday gastronomy at the castle: the agenda includes tastings of 3 D.O. Alicante wines with local products and tastings of Alicante chocolate and turrón. Easy to combine with a walk around the fortress and MUSA.
- Where: Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Alicante
- When: 23 August; time is selected on the booking page
- Price: to be confirmed on the booking page
- information and tickets
Bahía Boat Tour
A short boat trip around the bay – a relaxed option for Sunday evening before dinner in the city centre or by the seafront promenade.
- Where: Alicante, departure point to be confirmed when booking
- When: 23 August, 17:30–19:00
- Price: 25 €
- buy ticket
Running all weekend
Rock&Comix: Homenaje a Joaquín Ladrón
An exhibition at Las Cigarreras dedicated to comic artist Joaquín Ladrón. Suitable for a short cultural visit during the hottest hours of the day or before an evening concert.
- Where: Caja Cero, Centro Cultural Las Cigarreras, Alicante
- When: until 5 September 2026; 10:00–21:30
- Price: free / to be confirmed on the event page
- information
La ciudad de las Torres
An exhibition by Miquel Navarro at La Lonja del Pescado: sculptures and installations about the city as a symbolic structure, matter and memory. A good cultural plan in central Alicante.
- Where: La Lonja del Pescado, Alicante
- When: until 1 November 2026; current opening hours – on the venue page
- Price: to be confirmed on the event page
- information
Exposición Permanente MUSA
The permanent MUSA exhibition at Castillo de Santa Bárbara: five thematic rooms and the Renaissance Cistern dedicated to the history of the fortress, the city and Alicante’s cultural heritage.
- Where: Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Alicante
- When: according to the castle opening hours; in summer the castle is open every day until 23:00
- Price: entry to the castle is free; lift – 2.70 €
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Extend your August weekend in Alicante
After KURIOS, I Love Reggaeton, Candlelight, a blues night at Las Cigarreras, a walk around the castle or a boat trip, staying one more night in the city is a convenient option. Book your stay at Alicante Smart Hotel and start the next day at a relaxed pace – with breakfast, a walk around the centre and new plans in Alicante.