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CircArte 2026 in Alicante: Contemporary Circus Festival from 9 to 25 October
In brief: CircArte will take place from 9 to 25 October 2026. The programme includes 23 events, 16 of which are free to attend. The main venues in Alicante are Las Cigarreras, Monte Tossal, Teatro Arniches, Teatro Principal, Universidad de Alicante and Espacio La Fundición. From 9 to 25 October 2026, Alicante and several towns…
Alicante events guide, 8–11 October 2026: concerts, circus, theatre and 9 October events
From October 8 to 11, 2026, Alicante will host one of the busiest cultural weekends of the autumn. The international contemporary circus festival Circarte gets under way, the acclaimed La Cubana company takes over Teatro Principal, the port hosts a marathon electronic music event with Music in the Garden, and Sunday rounds off the weekend…
International Elche–Alicante Marathon postponed due to the 29 November election
The second International Elche–Alicante Marathon, which was due to take place on 29 November 2026, has been postponed. The reason is that Spain’s snap general election will be held on the same day. The municipalities of Elche and Alicante, together with Club Atlético Montemar, which is responsible for organising the race, are already working to…
Top events in Alicante and the province for the next 3 months: October–December 2026
Below is a selection of some of the most notable events taking place in Alicante and the surrounding province from October to December 2026. We have included sporting events, car and motorcycle shows, professional trade fairs and conferences, festivals, gastronomy, theatre and major city events. For each event, you will find the location, dates, format…
Alicante markets 2026: Mercado Central and the best street markets
TL;DR: Alicante has much more than its famous Mercado Central. The city also has neighbourhood covered markets, four regular street mercadillos and seasonal artisan markets by the coast. Mercado Central is the obvious starting point for first-time visitors, while Babel, Benalúa, Carolinas and José Manuel Gosálbez offer a more local experience. For street markets, Thursday…
Alicante nears completion of a new park in La Torreta (PAU 2)
In Alicante, work is nearing completion on a new park in the La Torreta (PAU 2) area, offering a wide range of leisure options. This 20,000 m² green space will soon open to visitors and will feature a stage, children’s play areas, a zip line, sports areas, large slides and a dog exercise area. For…
Alicante events guide, 1–4 October 2026: concerts, theatre, exhibitions and family events
Wax & Boogie – VIII Alicante Blues Festival PERIFERIA + LAS CHAVALAS – live at Sala Marearock GATO VENTURA + EXTREMO – Saturday live show at Sala Marearock Shhh#6 – a double experimental music concert at Las Cigarreras La Partenaire starring Cristina Medina – theatre at Teatro Principal Gigante starring José María Pou – a…
Michelin-Starred Restaurants in the Province of Alicante
TL;DR: The province of Alicante has thirteen Michelin-starred restaurants in 2026, including one three-star restaurant, two two-star restaurants and ten one-star kitchens. Dénia, Xàbia, Calpe, Benissa and Ondara form a particularly strong gastronomic cluster in the Marina Alta. Quique Dacosta in Dénia is the province’s three-star flagship, while L’Escaleta and BonAmb hold two stars each.…
Alicante events guide, 24–27 September 2026: concerts, circus, exhibitions and family events
Atronador Fest – two days of experimental music at Las Cigarreras Jorge Atienza at Sala Marearock ESENCIA REBIRTH – late-night electronic party at Sala Marearock KHËLLEDEN + FINNWAY + PROFECÍA – metal and folk at Sala Marearock Circo Quirós – six performances from September 24 to 27 Otoño en Parques – free children’s concert by…
Alicante to host 70 Cultura en Barrios events from October to December
Performing arts, music, contemporary dance, puppet shows and audiovisual screenings form the core of the programme, which will take place at 16 venues with the support of Aguas de Alicante, the University of Alicante (UA) and the provincial authorities. The Cultura en Barrios programme includes 70 events from October to December, bringing its 10th anniversary…