{"id":1256,"date":"2026-06-15T15:08:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T12:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/?p=1256"},"modified":"2026-06-16T15:52:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T12:52:07","slug":"alicante-events-june-19-21-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/alicante-events-june-19-21-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Alicante weekend events guide, 19\u201321 June 2026: Hogueras, masclet\u00e0s, parties, exhibitions, shows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Highlights of the Week:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"intro-box\">\n<ul>\n<li>Hogueras de San Juan 2026: plant\u00e0, masclet\u00e0s, ofrenda and verbenas<\/li>\n<li>Xaranga Fest in the heart of Alicante<\/li>\n<li>Rac\u00f3 \u00d3scar Espl\u00e1 and Hogueras parties<\/li>\n<li>Especial Hogueras at Sala Stereo<\/li>\n<li>Exhibitions at MACA, MUA and Palacio El Portalet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Below is a selection of events taking place in Alicante from <strong>19\u201321 June 2026<\/strong>: the main Hogueras programme, daytime masclet\u00e0s, rac\u00f3s, club nights, guided tours and exhibitions. Each event includes location, time, price and a ticket or information link. We recommend checking schedules before attending.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Planning a weekend at Hogueras de San Juan? Alicante Smart Hotel is a convenient base for exploring the city centre, enjoying the masclet\u00e0s, evening verbenas and other events around the city.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/habitaciones\/\" target=\"_self\" style=\"display:inline-block;\n                      padding:10px 14px;\n                      border-radius:10px;\n                      text-decoration:none;\n                      margin-right:0px;\n                      background:#111;color:#fff;\" onclick=\"gtag(&#039;event&#039;, &#039;blog_action_btn&#039;);\">\n                Check Availability\n            <\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Friday, 19 June<\/h2>\n<h3>Hogueras de San Juan 2026: Children&#8217;s Plant\u00e0 and Masclet\u00e0<\/h3>\n<p>Friday marks the beginning of one of the most important Hogueras weekends. During the night, the children&#8217;s hogueras and ninots de carrer are installed, while the second competition masclet\u00e0 takes place in Plaza de los Luceros during the afternoon.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Alicante city centre; masclet\u00e0 at Plaza de los Luceros<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 00:01 \u2013 Children&#8217;s Plant\u00e0; 14:00 \u2013 II Masclet\u00e0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hogueras.com\/calendario-de-hogueras\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Especial Hogueras with Enriro, Blitzmix and Nando Costa<\/h3>\n<p>Sala Stereo switches into full Hogueras mode with music, a club atmosphere and late-night parties in the city centre.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Sala Stereo, Alicante<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 19\u201323 June; opening at 03:30<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> Tickets available at the venue<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/salastereo.com\/events\/especial-carnaval-con-enriro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Alicante Air-Raid Shelter Tours<\/h3>\n<p>A historical tour through Alicante\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Carrer Portugal, 15, Alicante<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> Friday at 10:00 and 19:00; advance booking required<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u20ac4.95<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guiasoficialescv.com\/en\/tours-en\/tour\/guided-tours-of-alicantes-air-raid-shelters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/bonfires-of-saint-john-alicante-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Juan Festival in Alicante 2026: History, Traditions and Programme<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Saturday, 20 June<\/h2>\n<h3>Hogueras de San Juan 2026: Adult Plant\u00e0, Children&#8217;s Awards and Barracas<\/h3>\n<p>Saturday is a full immersion into the Hogueras celebrations: installation of the adult hogueras and barracas, jury visits, announcement of children&#8217;s awards, the daily masclet\u00e0 and the opening of barracas and rac\u00f3s in the evening.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Various areas of Alicante; masclet\u00e0 at Plaza de los Luceros<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 00:01 \u2013 Adult Plant\u00e0; 09:00 \u2013 Jury visits; 14:00 \u2013 III Masclet\u00e0; 17:00 \u2013 Awards ceremony; 20:30 \u2013 Opening of barracas and rac\u00f3s<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hogueras.com\/calendario-de-hogueras\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Xaranga Fest<\/h3>\n<p>A daytime charanga music festival held during Hogueras, featuring live performances, DJs, food stalls and a festive atmosphere in central Alicante.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Avenida de la Estaci\u00f3n, 22 \/ Rac\u00f3 Jove Diputaci\u00f3, Alicante<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 20 June, from 13:00 to 19:00; according to the event page: 13:30\u201319:30<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free; registration does not guarantee entry once capacity is reached<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.weezevent.com\/xaranga-fest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Rac\u00f3 \u00d3scar Espl\u00e1 \u2013 20 June 2026<\/h3>\n<p>A festive rac\u00f3 in the centre of Alicante with music, a lively Hogueras atmosphere and an evening format.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Alicante; the exact venue will be confirmed by the organiser<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 20 June<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> from \u20ac15<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enterticket.es\/eventos\/raco-oscar-espla-20-junio-2026-914461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buy ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Especial Hogueras with Enriro, Blitzmix and Nando Costa<\/h3>\n<p>Sala Stereo\u2019s night programme continues with a club format for those who want to stay in the city centre until late after the masclet\u00e0 and walks around the hogueras.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Sala Stereo, Alicante<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 20 June; opening at 03:30<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> tickets available at the box office<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/salastereo.com\/events\/especial-carnaval-con-enriro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buy ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Alicante Air-Raid Shelter Tours<\/h3>\n<p>A Saturday historical route through Alicante\u2019s underground shelters \u2014 a quieter alternative to the lively festive programme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Carrer Portugal, 15, Alicante<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> Saturday, 10:00; advance booking required<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u20ac4.95<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guiasoficialescv.com\/en\/tours-en\/tour\/guided-tours-of-alicantes-air-raid-shelters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buy ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <div class=\"cta\" style=\"border: 2px solid #111; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n        <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\n            <strong>\u2728Club Alegria<\/strong><br>\n            Join our club and enjoy exclusive benefits:<\/p>\n<p>\u2714 Exclusive 10% discount<br \/>\n\u2714 Welcome gift: water and coffee capsules<br \/>\n\u2714 Late check-out at 13:00 or early check-in at 14:00 (your choice)<br \/>\n        <\/p>\n        <p style=\"margin: 0;\">\n            <a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 14px; background: #BE9254; color: #fff; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/habitaciones\/\" onclick=\"gtag(&#039;event&#039;, &#039;blog_action_btn&#039;);\">\n                Book with a 10% discount            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<h2>Sunday, 21 June<\/h2>\n<h3>Hogueras de San Juan 2026: Awards, Ofrenda de Flores and Verbenas<\/h3>\n<p>Sunday is one of the busiest days of the Hogueras: jury visits to the adult hogueras, masclet\u00e0, awards announcement, official visit to the winning hoguera, the first Ofrenda de Flores and evening verbenas.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Alicante city centre; masclet\u00e0 at Plaza de los Luceros; Ofrenda route: Alfonso El Sabio, Rambla M\u00e9ndez N\u00fa\u00f1ez, San Nicol\u00e1s, Rafael Altamira, Plaza del Ayuntamiento<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 09:00 \u2013 jury visits; 14:00 \u2013 IV Masclet\u00e0; 17:00 \u2013 awards; 18:00 \u2013 I Ofrenda de Flores session; 22:00 \u2013 verbenas<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> free<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alicanteturismo.com\/events\/proramacion-hogueras-san-juan-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Luis Silva at Teatro Salesiano Alicante<\/h3>\n<p>A concert by Venezuelan artist Luis Silva at Teatro Salesiano \u2014 an evening music plan for Sunday.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Teatro Salesiano, Av. Vicente Blasco Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez, 1, Alicante<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 21 June, 20:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> from \u20ac27.95 on Eventbrite<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/entradas-luis-silva-alicante-teatro-salesiano-1991452147983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buy ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Xaranga Fest<\/h3>\n<p>The Sunday edition of Xaranga Fest is another option for enjoying tardeo in the festive Hogueras atmosphere, with music and a food area.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Avenida de la Estaci\u00f3n, 22 \/ Rac\u00f3 Jove Diputaci\u00f3, Alicante<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 21 June, from 13:00 to 19:00; according to the event page: 13:30\u201319:30<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> free; access depends on venue capacity<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.weezevent.com\/xaranga-fest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Especial Hogueras with Enriro, Blitzmix and Nando Costa<\/h3>\n<p>The night programme continues at Sala Stereo: music, dancing and the Hogueras atmosphere in a club format.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Sala Stereo, Alicante<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 21 June; opening at 03:30<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> tickets available at the box office<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/salastereo.com\/events\/especial-carnaval-con-enriro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Alicante Air-Raid Shelter Tours<\/h3>\n<p>The Sunday tour of the air-raid shelters is available in Spanish and English \u2014 a good way to start the day with city history before the evening Hogueras programme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Carrer Portugal, 15, Alicante<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> Sunday, 10:00 \u2013 Spanish tour; 09:30 \u2013 English tour; advance booking required<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u20ac4.95<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guiasoficialescv.com\/en\/tours-en\/tour\/guided-tours-of-alicantes-air-raid-shelters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buy ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/alicante-gastronomic-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alicante Gastronomic Guide: Cuisine, Local Products and Experiences<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Running All Weekend<\/h2>\n<h3>Exhibition \u201cRigor l\u00edrico: el hilo no es lo mismo que la l\u00ednea\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>An exhibition at MACA exploring geometry, line, op art, constructivist movements and visual research of the 20th century.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> MACA \u2013 Museo de Arte Contempor\u00e1neo de Alicante<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> Saturday \u2013 10:00\u201320:00; Sunday \u2013 10:00\u201314:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> free<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alicanteout.com\/arte-y-exposiciones-alicante\/exposicion-rigor-lirico-el-hilo-no-es-lo-mismo-que-la-linea-en-el-maca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Encuentros de Arte Contempor\u00e1neo EAC 2026<\/h3>\n<p>A contemporary art exhibition at MUA featuring 25 artistic projects exploring memory, time, identity, the body, territory and social reality.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Sala Cub, MUA \u2013 Museo de la Universidad de Alicante<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> until 12 July 2026; Saturday and Sunday \u2013 10:00\u201314:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> free<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alicanteout.com\/arte-y-exposiciones-alicante\/exposicion-encuentros-de-arte-contemporaneo-eac-2026-en-el-mua\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Exhibition \u201cAlicante Renace 2026\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>A photography exhibition about the nature and mountains of Alicante province at Palacio El Portalet: landscapes, night skies, mountain routes and the region\u2019s natural heritage.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Palacio El Portalet, Alicante Old Town<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> until 31 August 2026; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays \u2013 10:30\u201314:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> free<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alicanteout.com\/arte-y-exposiciones-alicante\/exposicion-alicante-renace-2026-en-el-palacio-el-portalet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Coming soon to Alicante<\/h2>\n<h3>Cirque du Soleil KURIOS \u2013 Cabinet of Curiosities<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Under the Big Top, Playa San Juan, 141 Avinguda de la Costa Blanca, Alicante<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 16 July \u2013 23 August 2026; the exact session time is selected on the ticket page<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> from 75 \u20ac<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cirque-kurios.tours-alicante.com\/?ci=1&amp;cm=23879031301_195492748974_c_g_cirque%20soleil%20alicante_b_&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23879031301&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACRC4b1b-RwnOtp55mVzM6otWORn9&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw6MPRBhBTEiwAd-7Mr6qUQqkTJLpPGsNoSZQk3k-4jTIvZ-ZmPPRl2ljx2b8c0xZ2FBLfHxoC8SsQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buy ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <div class=\"cta\" style=\"border: 2px solid #111; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n        <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\n            <strong>\ud83c\udfaa Cirque du Soleil KURIOS in Alicante \u2013 special conditions for our guests<\/strong><br>\n            Planning to see KURIOS at Playa de San Juan from 16 July to 23 August 2026?<\/p>\n<p>\u2714Alicante Smart Hotel guests get a special 15% discount on KURIOS tickets<br \/>\n\u2714The offer is available for guests with a direct hotel booking<br \/>\n\u2714The QR code \/ special ticket purchase link is provided after the direct booking is confirmed<br \/>\n        <\/p>\n        <p style=\"margin: 0;\">\n            <a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 14px; background: #BE9254; color: #fff; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/habitaciones\/\" onclick=\"gtag(&#039;event&#039;, &#039;blog_action_btn&#039;);\">\n                Book directly and get the discount            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<blockquote><p>You may also like our <a href=\"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/alicante-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alicante Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know About the City and the Region<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"cta-box\">\n<blockquote><p><strong>Extend Your Weekend in Alicante<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After a masclet\u00e0, 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alicante Smart Hotel<\/a> and start the next day calmly \u2014 with breakfast, a walk through the centre and new plans in Alicante.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookings.alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/step-1?id=pIC%24I%24o66nxXz23grflTPA&#038;adults=2&#038;children=0\" target=\"_self\" style=\"display:inline-block;\n                      padding:10px 14px;\n                      border-radius:10px;\n                      text-decoration:none;\n                      margin-right:0px;\n                      background:#111;color:#fff;\" onclick=\"gtag(&#039;event&#039;, &#039;blog_action_btn&#039;);\">\n                Book Directly\n            <\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights of the Week: Hogueras de San Juan 2026: plant\u00e0, masclet\u00e0s, ofrenda and verbenas Xaranga Fest in the heart of Alicante Rac\u00f3 \u00d3scar Espl\u00e1 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\u201321 June 2026: the\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1263,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1256","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1256","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1256"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1256\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1291,"href":"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1256\/revisions\/1291"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1263"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1256"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1256"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alicante-smarthotel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1256"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}