Alicante weekend events agenda, 13\u201316 August 2026: KURIOS, San Roque, Moros y Cristianos, concerts, Candlelight<\/p>\n
Best of this weekend:<\/strong><\/p>\n Below is a selection of events in Alicante and nearby from 13 to 16 August 2026<\/strong>: a circus show, city festivities, free concerts, blues and jazz, family plans, Candlelight, gastronomy at the castle and major August traditions in Elche. 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.<\/p>\n Planning an August 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 B\u00e1rbara, a trip to Elche and seaside events.<\/p>\n \n Check room availability\n <\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n 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. One of the most notable family plans in August.<\/p>\n \n \ud83c\udfaa Cirque du Soleil KURIOS in Alicante \u2013 special conditions for our guests<\/strong> \u2714Alicante Smart Hotel guests get a special 15% discount on KURIOS tickets \n \n Book directly and get the discount <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n The traditional Fiestas de San Roque begin in the old district at the foot of the castle: traditional dances, the transfer of the image of San Roque, preg\u00f3n, picaeta, Baile del Pavo and an evening street celebration at Plaza del Puente.<\/p>\n A free concert at Plaza del Ayuntamiento: Banda Sinf\u00f3nica Municipal de Alicante performs under the direction of Pedro Lara. A relaxed city-centre plan before a walk through the old town.<\/p>\n One of the best-known August plans near Alicante: on the night of 13 August, the sky over Elche is lit up by thousands of fireworks in honour of the Virgen de la Asunci\u00f3n. The highlight is the large Palmera de la Virgen close to midnight.<\/p>\n A night-time theatrical tour of Castillo de Santa B\u00e1rbara: history, legends, actors, passages through the fortress after sunset and a final tasting. The tour is held in Spanish.<\/p>\n Summer in Alicante: events, beaches and things to do<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Friday\u2019s San Roque programme includes morning parades, floral offerings, traditional children\u2019s games, a tortilla contest, a fantasy hat contest, a themed cowboy night with a mechanical bull and late-night street celebrations.<\/p>\n A free Friday concert at Plaza del Ayuntamiento: Asociaci\u00f3n Cultural Aura presents \u201cNuestro \u00faltimo verano: Una historia de Mamma Mia\u201d under the musical direction of Shlomo Rodr\u00edguez.<\/p>\n The second evening of the August Blues y Jazz cycle at Las Cigarreras: Eva Romero performs with Gypsy Swing Quintet \u2013 with gypsy jazz, swing, blues and original arrangements of genre classics.<\/p>\n The first part of Misteri d\u2019Elx \u2013 La Vespra takes place in Elche. This medieval musical and dramatic tradition is linked to the feast of the Asunci\u00f3n de la Virgen and is one of the city\u2019s main cultural symbols.<\/p>\n Friday\u2019s night tour of Santa B\u00e1rbara Castle is a good option for those who want to end the evening not in a club, but in a historic fortress overlooking night-time Alicante.<\/p>\n A night-time club plan by the port: IMBA DJs with Crusy B2B Tony Romera on the Main Terrace and Indoor Main Stage. The format is electronic and club music until the early hours.<\/p>\n Top 15 places near Alicante: the best day trips<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n One of the busiest days of the San Roque festivities: parades, foam party, water games for children, Disney costume parade, paella contest and street celebrations.<\/p>\n The final concert of the Verano de M\u00fasicas cycle at Plaza del Ayuntamiento: Banda Sinf\u00f3nica Municipal de Alicante, conducted by Pedro Lara, closes the summer series of free performances in the city centre.<\/p>\n The second part of Misteri d\u2019Elx \u2013 La Festa takes place at Bas\u00edlica de Santa Mar\u00eda in Elche. For those who want to see one of the most important cultural traditions in Alicante province, this is a key plan for 15 August.<\/p>\n A candlelit concert at MARQ: music from The Lord of the Rings trilogy performed by a string quartet. A chamber evening for those who want to swap a busy festival atmosphere for a more intimate cultural plan.<\/p>\n A Saturday gastronomic plan at the castle: tastings of D.O. Alicante wines with local products, or chocolate and turr\u00f3n tastings. Easy to combine with MUSA and evening views over the city.<\/p>\n \n \u2728Club Alegr\u00eda<\/strong> \u2714Exclusive 10% discount \n \n Book with a 10% discount <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n The final day of Fiestas de San Roque: parades, mass, the solemn procession in honour of San Roque, rollitos and mistela, followed by a closing street celebration.<\/p>\n A family concert with animation as part of the city\u2019s Verano en Parques cycle. The format is recommended for children aged around 4\u20138 and works well as a relaxed Sunday open-air plan.<\/p>\n A Sunday tasting at the castle \u2013 an option for those who want to close a long weekend with a gastronomic plan and views over Alicante bay.<\/p>\n Top 15 free things to do in Alicante<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Moros y Cristianos de Altozano takes place from 12 to 16 August in honour of the Virgen de la Asunci\u00f3n. The programme includes traditional parades, music, the festive atmosphere of the neighbourhood and events linked to one of the most spectacular Valencian traditions.<\/p>\n KURIOS continues in Alicante throughout the weekend. It is a convenient option for families, couples or groups who want to add a spectacular show at Playa de San Juan to their programme.<\/p>\n The permanent MUSA exhibition at Castillo de Santa B\u00e1rbara is a cultural plan for any time during the weekend, especially if you are already going up to the castle for a tour, tasting or evening walk.<\/p>\n An exhibition at Museo de Aguas de Alicante \u2013 a quiet cultural route in the historic part of the city, easy to combine with a walk through Santa Cruz and the centre.<\/p>\n A photography exhibition about the nature and landscapes of Alicante province at Palacio El Portalet \u2013 an easy cultural plan in the old town for a hot August day.<\/p>\n You may also like our Alicante travel guide: everything you need to know about the city and the region<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Extend your August weekend in Alicante<\/strong><\/p>\n After KURIOS, San Roque, Moros y Cristianos, Candlelight, evening concerts or a trip to Elche, staying one more night in the city is a convenient option. Book your stay at Alicante Smart Hotel<\/a> and start the next day at a relaxed pace \u2013 with breakfast, a walk around the centre and new plans in Alicante.<\/p>\n\n
13 August, Thursday<\/h2>\n
Cirque du Soleil KURIOS \u2013 Cabinet of Curiosities<\/h3>\n
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\n Planning to see KURIOS at Playa de San Juan from 16 July to 23 August 2026?<\/p>\n
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Verano de M\u00fasicas: Banda Sinf\u00f3nica Municipal de Alicante<\/h3>\n
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Nit de l\u2019Alb\u00e0 in Elche<\/h3>\n
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Los Misterios del Castillo de Santa B\u00e1rbara<\/h3>\n
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14 August, Friday<\/h2>\n
Fiestas de San Roque 2026 \u2013 pasacalles, ofrenda and cowboy night<\/h3>\n
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Verano de M\u00fasicas: \u201cNuestro \u00faltimo verano \u2013 Una historia de Mamma Mia\u201d<\/h3>\n
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Blues y Jazz en Cigarreras: Eva Romero & Gypsy Swing Quintet<\/h3>\n
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Misteri d\u2019Elx \u2013 La Vespra<\/h3>\n
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Los Misterios del Castillo de Santa B\u00e1rbara<\/h3>\n
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IMBA DJs con Crusy B2B Tony Romera \u2013 Marmarela<\/h3>\n
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15 August, Saturday<\/h2>\n
Fiestas de San Roque 2026 \u2013 Banya, Fiesta de la Espuma and Noche Blanca<\/h3>\n
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Verano de M\u00fasicas: Banda Sinf\u00f3nica Municipal de Alicante<\/h3>\n
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Misteri d\u2019Elx \u2013 La Festa<\/h3>\n
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Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings<\/h3>\n
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Degustaciones en el Castillo de Santa B\u00e1rbara<\/h3>\n
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Fiestas de San Roque 2026 \u2013 procession and closing celebration<\/h3>\n
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Verano en Parques: \u201cEl show de Mofly, Bupy y Gum\u201d<\/h3>\n
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Degustaciones en el Castillo de Santa B\u00e1rbara<\/h3>\n
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Running all weekend<\/h2>\n
Moros y Cristianos de Altozano 2026<\/h3>\n
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Cirque du Soleil KURIOS \u2013 weekend performances<\/h3>\n
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Exposici\u00f3n Permanente MUSA<\/h3>\n
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Exposici\u00f3n \u201cH\u00e1lito\u201d \u2013 Museo de Aguas de Alicante<\/h3>\n
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Exposici\u00f3n \u201cAlicante Renace 2026\u201d<\/h3>\n
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