Best of this weekend:
- Cirque du Soleil KURIOS at Playa de San Juan
- Reggaeton Millennial Fest 2026 at Área Multiespacio
- Free Verano de Músicas concerts at Plaza del Ayuntamiento
- Blues y Jazz at Las Cigarreras
- Candlelight at MARQ
- Family plans and activities at Castillo de Santa Bárbara
Below is a selection of events in Alicante and nearby from 7 to 9 August 2026: a circus show, a city festival weekend, free concerts, blues, Candlelight, family plans and city 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.
Planning a summer weekend in Alicante? Alicante Smart Hotel is a convenient base for KURIOS at Playa de San Juan, evening concerts in the city centre, walks around Santa Bárbara Castle and a full programme by the sea.
7 August, Friday
Cirque du Soleil KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities
The major Cirque du Soleil show continues its summer season in Alicante: acrobatics, theatre, humour, music and a fantasy steampunk aesthetic under the Big Top at Playa de San Juan. It is one of the most notable family plans in August.
- Where: Under the Big Top, Playa San Juan, 141 Avinguda de la Costa Blanca, Alicante
- When: until 23 August 2026; the exact session time is selected on the ticket page
- Price: from 43 €
- buy ticket
🎪 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
Reggaeton Millennial Fest 2026 – day 1
A two-day festival for fans of reggaeton and nostalgic club sound starts at Área Multiespacio. The format is designed for a large evening audience and is a good choice for those looking for a more festival-like and dance-focused Friday plan.
- Where: Área Multiespacio (Rabasa), Alicante
- When: 7 August; the festival takes place on 7–8 August 2026
- Price: from 39 €
- buy ticket
Verano de Músicas: Slideboy Vegas & his blues buddies
A free evening concert at Plaza del Ayuntamiento: the programme features blues as part of the city’s Verano de Músicas summer cycle. A good option for those who want to stay in the centre and combine music with a walk through the old town.
- Where: Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Alicante
- When: 7 August, 21:00
- Price: free, admission until the square reaches capacity
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Blues y Jazz en Cigarreras: Danny Boy Blues Band & Pablo Sanpa
Friday’s concert at Las Cigarreras opens the August Blues y Jazz cycle. Danny Boy and Pablo Sanpa perform with Fran Moreno and John Craver – one of the strongest blues plans of the weekend in the city.
- Where: Jardín Vertical / Centro Cultural Las Cigarreras, Alicante
- When: 7 August, 21:00
- Price: free, admission until the venue reaches capacity
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Los Misterios del Castillo de Santa Bárbara
A night-time theatrical tour of Castillo de Santa Bárbara – an atmospheric plan for those who want to spend the evening not in a club or at a concert, but in a historic setting overlooking night-time Alicante. The programme includes a final glass of wine.
- Where: Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Alicante
- When: 7 August, 21:30
- Price: adults – 12 €, children – 8 €, family rate – 30 €
- buy ticket
8 August, Saturday
Cirque du Soleil KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities
Saturday’s KURIOS performance is one of the most convenient options for a family evening or a beautiful summer outing by the sea. The show runs until 23 August, so 8 August is usually a good date for those planning the weekend in advance.
- Where: Under the Big Top, Playa San Juan, Alicante
- When: 8 August; the exact session time is selected on the ticket page
- Price: from 43 €
- buy ticket
Reggaeton Millennial Fest 2026 – day 2
The second day of the festival at Área Multiespacio is a Saturday option for a large group and a night plan with a dance mood. For those who want something more energetic and large-scale than an intimate concert, this is one of the main options for 8 August.
- Where: Área Multiespacio (Rabasa), Alicante
- When: 8 August
- Price: from 39 €
- buy ticket
Verano de Músicas: Sociedad Musical “La Amistad” de Villafranqueza
Saturday’s free concert at Plaza del Ayuntamiento continues the city’s Verano de Músicas cycle. It is a relaxed and beautiful plan for a summer evening in the city centre.
- Where: Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Alicante
- When: 8 August, 21:00
- Price: free
- information
Candlelight at MARQ
Two Candlelight concerts are scheduled at MARQ this evening: The Best of Hans Zimmer and Ed Sheeran vs. Coldplay. It is one of the best options for a more intimate, romantic evening in the city.
- Where: Museo Arqueológico de Alicante MARQ
- When: 8 August, 18:30 – Hans Zimmer; 20:30 – Ed Sheeran vs. Coldplay
- Price: from 36.50 € / from 29 €
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Degustaciones en el Castillo de Santa Bárbara
A Saturday gastronomic plan at Castillo de Santa Bárbara: a tasting of 3 D.O. Alicante wines with local products, or a tasting of chocolate and turrón. Suitable for those who want to combine city views, a historic location and local gastronomy.
- Where: Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Alicante
- When: 8 August; the exact time is selected on the booking page
- Price: to be confirmed on the booking page
- information and tickets
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9 August, Sunday
Cirque du Soleil KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities
For those who want to end the weekend with something bright and memorable, Sunday’s KURIOS performance is one of the strongest options. It is especially convenient for those who already have concerts or a festival planned for Friday and Saturday.
- Where: Under the Big Top, Playa San Juan, Alicante
- When: 9 August; the exact session time is selected on the ticket page
- Price: from 43 €
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Verano de Músicas: Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Alicante
Sunday’s concert by Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Alicante closes the weekend at Plaza del Ayuntamiento. It is a free city-centre plan, convenient for a relaxed evening after the beach or a walk.
- Where: Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Alicante
- When: 9 August, 19:30
- Price: free
- information
Verano en Parques: “Las historias de Marie”
A family show as part of the city’s Verano en Parques cycle – a good Sunday plan for parents with children. The format is recommended for children aged around 4–8.
- Where: Parque municipal La Marjal, Alicante
- When: 9 August, 20:00
- Price: free
- information
Degustación de 3 vinos D.O. y productos alicantinos
A Sunday tasting at the castle – a relaxed gastronomic plan with local wines and beautiful views of the city and bay.
- Where: Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Alicante
- When: 9 August; time – on the booking page
- Price: to be confirmed on the booking page
- buy ticket
Running all weekend
Rutas Guiadas por los Refugios Antiaéreos de Alicante
Guided tours of Alicante’s air-raid shelters are one of the best historical routes in the city. This is a good option for those who want to add not only music and evening events to the weekend, but also an educational city plan.
- Where: Centro de Interpretación sobre los Refugios Antiaéreos, Carrer Portugal, 15, Alicante
- When: Saturday and Sunday – 10:00; advance booking required
- Price: 4.95 €
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Exposición Permanente MUSA
The permanent MUSA exhibition at Castillo de Santa Bárbara is a convenient cultural plan at any time during the weekend, especially if you are already planning to visit the fortress for a tour or tasting.
- Where: Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Alicante
- When: according to the castle opening hours
- Price: free
- information
Exposición “Hálito” – Museo de Aguas de Alicante
An exhibition at 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
Exposición “Alicante Renace 2026”
A photography exhibition about the nature and landscapes of Alicante province – a good option for those who want to fit an easy cultural plan in the old town into the weekend.
- Where: Palacio El Portalet, Alicante old town
- When: the exhibition runs during the summer; current schedule – on the event page
- Price: free
- information
Extend your weekend in Alicante
After KURIOS, city concerts, the festival, walks around the centre and Santa Bárbara Castle, staying one more night in Alicante 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.