Best of this weekend:
- Atardeceres del Muelle: David Otero, Marlena and Hey Kid at El Muelle Live
- Blues y Jazz en Cigarreras: Rambla Jazz Band – “Mujeres Con Mucho Jazz”
- Candlelight: La ley innata at MARQ
- Cool Sorcery + Sikofonia – Mistela Punx 13 at Las Cigarreras
- Tastings at Castillo de Santa Bárbara
- Astrotourism and Stargazing at Cabo de las Huertas
- Verano en Parques: Factor Onírico en concierto
Below is a selection of events in Alicante and nearby from 27 to 30 August 2026: concerts by the sea, free blues and jazz, Candlelight, gastronomy at the castle, family plans, guided visits 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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Atardeceres del Muelle: David Otero, Marlena and Hey Kid
One of the main music plans of the week: David Otero, Marlena and Hey Kid perform as part of the Atardeceres del Muelle series at El Muelle Live. The format combines Spanish pop by the sea, the evening atmosphere of the port and live concerts in an open-air venue.
- Where: El Muelle Live, Muelle de Levante, Port of Alicante
- When: 27 August; reference – evening programme, latest time on the ticket page
- Price: from 35.00 € (+ 3.50 € booking fee)
- buy ticket
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: 27 August, 21:30
- Price: adults – 12 €, children – 8 €, family rate – 30 €
- buy ticket
Guided tour of the Lucentum archaeological site
A daytime visit to the Lucentum archaeological site in the Tossal de Manises area. A good plan for those who want to add a little history of ancient Alicante to the weekend and combine the route with a walk around Albufereta.
- Where: Lucentum Tossal de Manises, Calle Zeus, Alicante
- When: 27 August, 10:30
- Price: 6 €
- information and tickets
28 August, Friday
Blues y Jazz en Cigarreras: Rambla Jazz Band – “Mujeres Con Mucho Jazz”
The final concert of the August Blues y Jazz en Cigarreras cycle. Rambla Jazz Band presents the programme “Mujeres Con Mucho Jazz”, a musical journey through the contribution of women composers and performers to the history of jazz.
- Where: Jardín Vertical, Centro Cultural Las Cigarreras, Calle San Carlos, 78, Alicante
- When: 28 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
The Friday night tour of the castle is an atmospheric plan for those who want to end the evening not in a bar, but in a historic fortress with views over Alicante at night.
- Where: Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Alicante
- When: 28 August, 21:30
- Price: adults – 12 €, children – 8 €, family rate – 30 €
- buy ticket
Guided Tours of the Air-Raid Shelters and the Civil War Interpretation Centre
A guided visit through Alicante’s air-raid shelters and Civil War routes: Interpretation Centre, underground spaces and urban history that is easy to miss during a regular walk.
- Where: Casa de Máquinas / Calle Portugal and other points of the route, Alicante
- When: 28 August; Friday evening format – 19:00, Route 3 – 10:00
- Price: 4.95 €
- buy ticket
29 August, Saturday
Cool Sorcery + Sikofonia – Mistela Punx 13
A double concert at Las Cigarreras for those looking for a more alternative and energetic Saturday night plan. The format combines live music, punk energy, the independent scene and the intimate atmosphere of Caja Negra.
- Where: Caja Negra, Centro Cultural Las Cigarreras, Alicante
- When: 29 August, 19:30
- Price: 10 €
- buy ticket
Hombres G – Los Mejores Años de Nuestra Vida
A major Hombres G concert in Alicante as part of the Los Mejores Años de Nuestra Vida 2026 tour. The legendary Spanish pop-rock band returns with a programme for several generations of fans.
- Where: Área 12 (Multiespacio Rabasa), Alicante
- When: 29 August
- Price: from 51 €
- buy ticket
Chocolate and turrón tasting at Castillo de Santa Bárbara
A gastronomic plan at the castle: tasting of 3 types of chocolate and 2 types of Alicante turrón in Torre de Santa Catalina. It can be combined with a walk around the fortress and views of the city.
- Where: Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Torre de Santa Catalina, Alicante
- When: 29 August, 11:00–12:00
- Price: to be confirmed on the booking page
- information and tickets
Los Titis at VB Spaces
Los Titis concert at VB Spaces – a pop & rock plan for those who want to spend Saturday night at a live performance away from the most classic tourist routes.
- Where: VB Spaces, Alicante
- When: 29 August; time to be confirmed on the ticket page
- Price: from 27.50 €
- buy ticket
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30 August, Sunday
Verano en Parques: Factor Onírico en concierto
The final family plan of the municipal Verano en Parques cycle: concert with animation Factor Onírico en concierto. The format is designed for children aged around 3 to 8 and families.
- Where: Parque Municipal Monte Tossal, Alicante
- When: 30 August, 20:00
- Price: free
- information
Candlelight: La ley innata
A candlelit concert at MARQ: chamber tribute “La ley innata” performed by a string quartet. A calm and atmospheric option for Sunday night in the city.
- Where: Museo Arqueológico de Alicante MARQ
- When: 30 August, 20:30
- Price: from 29 €
- buy ticket
Tasting of 3 D.O. wines and Alicante products
Sunday tasting at Castillo de Santa Bárbara: 3 D.O. Alicante wines – white, red and sweet – with local products. The tasting takes place in Torre de Santa Catalina.
- Where: Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Torre de Santa Catalina, Alicante
- When: 30 August; exact time is selected on the booking page
- Price: to be confirmed on the booking page
- information and tickets
Chocolate and turrón tasting in Alicante
Another gastronomic plan at the castle: chocolate and Alicante turrón tasting with an introduction to the province’s traditional sweets.
- Where: Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Torre de Santa Catalina, Alicante
- When: 30 August, 11:00–12:00
- Price: to be confirmed on the booking page
- information and tickets
Running all weekend
MUSA Permanent Exhibition
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 €
- information
“Hálito” exhibition – Museo de Aguas de Alicante
An exhibition at the Museo de Aguas de Alicante – a quiet cultural route in the historic part of the city, easy to combine with a walk through Santa Cruz and the centre.
- Where: Museo de Aguas de Alicante – Pozos de Garrigós
- When: in summer – Tuesday to Friday 10:00–14:00 and 18:00–21:00; Saturday and Sunday 10:00–14:00
- Price: to be confirmed on the event page
- information
Exhibition: XIII Nature Photography Contest “Alicante Renace 2026”
A photography exhibition about nature and landscapes in the province of Alicante at Palacio El Portalet. This edition focuses on the mountains of Alicante; free admission until capacity is reached.
- Where: Palacio El Portalet, Calle Labradores, 15, Alicante
- When: until 31 August 2026; Tuesday–Friday 10:30–14:00 and 18:00–21:00, Saturday–Sunday 10:30–14:00
- Price: free
- information
“La firmeza de un instante” exhibition by Jesús Madriñán
An exhibition at Las Cigarreras – a cultural plan for daytime hours, if you want to add contemporary photography and a quiet route away from the beach to your weekend.
- Where: Centro Cultural Las Cigarreras, Alicante
- When: until 5 September 2026; 10:00–21:30
- Price: free / to be confirmed on the event page
- information
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Extend the last weekend of August in Alicante
After a concert by the sea, a blues night at Las Cigarreras, Candlelight, a walk around the castle or family-friendly Verano en Parques, 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.