News — Fiestas
- Fiestas · alicante
Crowds celebrate the first major night of the Hogueras de Alicante
Thousands of people filled the streets of Alicante in the early hours of Sunday morning, demonstrating the enthusiasm for the Hogueras de Alicante festivities.
- Fiestas · alicante
More than 600 runners tour Alicante visiting nine hogueras: 'The Fiesta isn't just night-time and alcohol'
Three groups with more than 600 runners crossed Alicante from the Ayuntamiento to PAU 2, visiting nine hogueras on a route that combines sport and the Hogueras de San Juan festivities.
- Fiestas · elche
Misteri d'Elx announces standard bearer and electees for August 2026 performances
The Governing Board of the Patronato del Misteri d'Elx has presented the individuals who will hold honorary positions in the 2026 performances.
- Fiestas · elche
Flag Bearer and Elected Representatives for 2026 Appointed in Elche
The festive roles of Flag Bearer and Elected Representatives have been designated for the 2026 celebrations in Elche.
- Fiestas · alicante
Drone aerial images show Alicante's 2026 Hoguera Oficial
A drone video offers a spectacular aerial perspective of the Hoguera Oficial for the Hogueras de San Juan 2026 festivities in Alicante.
- Fiestas · alicante
The 12 Special Category Hogueras of Alicante 2026
Photo gallery showcases the twelve Special Category hogueras competing in this year's Hogueras de San Juan festivities in Alicante.
- Fiestas · alicante
Spectacular show of 150 drones conquers Alicante's sky during Hogueras
The port of Alicante hosted a space-inspired drone show on Saturday as part of the Hogueras de San Juan programme.
- Fiestas · alicante
Harmony of the Seas cruise passengers discover Alicante's Hogueras: 'They're incredible'
The Harmony of the Seas cruise ship docked in Alicante with 5,479 passengers who encountered the Hogueras for the first time, expressing great admiration for the ephemeral art.
- Fiestas · alicante
Mercado Central celebrates second prize in children's category at Alicante's Hogueras 2026
The Mercado Central hoguera experienced moments of great joy upon receiving second prize in the children's category at Hogueras 2026.
- Fiestas · alicante
Foguerer Carolinas achieves third prize in the children's category at Hogueras 2026
The Foguerer Carolinas hoguera has secured a podium position in the children's category with a work by Miriam García, after finishing in seventh place last year.
- Fiestas · alicante
Official Hoguera 2026 Faces Criticism: 'It's the Same Every Year'
Pedro Espadero's ninots for the 2026 Official Hoguera spark divided opinions amongst the Alicante public.
- Fiestas · alicante
Best photos from Saturday 20th June's mascletà in Alicante
Photo gallery of the mascletà held this Saturday at the Hogueras de San Juan in Alicante.
- Fiestas · alicante
Fogueres de Sant Joan launches 'Amics del Doctor' project to debate the festival
The Hogueras de San Juan festival in Alicante is launching a new debate forum called 'Amics del Doctor' which will begin in September.
- Fiestas · alicante
Vilau, Casado and Cuartero carried shoulder-high in brilliant opening of Hogueras de Alicante
The pyrotechnic companies Vilau, Casado and Cuartero triumphed at the inauguration of the Hogueras de San Juan in Alicante, being carried shoulder-high after their spectacular displays.
- Fiestas · alicante
What makes a mascletà a perfect 10? Opinions from Racó de Información TV
During the Hogueras de Alicante, experts and enthusiasts debate which elements turn a mascletà into a memorable event.
- Fiestas · elche
Elche bans bonfires and street drinking on its beaches during the night of San Juan
Elche Council establishes restrictions for the celebration of San Juan on its beaches, banning bonfires and alcohol consumption.
- Fiestas · alicante
Promised car park for Hogueras de Alicante in Alicante delayed due to last-minute problems
The Conselleria de Transportes continues working on the facilities of the car park planned for the festivities, facing unexpected setbacks.
- Fiestas
The Queen and Senior Ladies of the Cox fiestas to continue for another year
The court of honour of the Cox patron saint fiestas will remain in their positions for an additional year.
- Fiestas · alicante
Hogueras de Alicante 2026 monuments begin filling the streets
Just hours remain until the official start of Hogueras de Alicante 2026, with monuments beginning to be installed in the city's streets.
- Fiestas · alicante
The Calvo Sotelo bonfire completes the crowning piece missing since 2004, 22 years later
The Calvo Sotelo bonfire installs the upper crowning piece that artist Pedro Soriano was unable to place in 2004 due to technical problems.
- Fiestas · alicante
Compromís presents critical bonfire about Les Naus project in Alicante
The Compromís coalition has presented its bonfire for the Hogueras de San Juan with criticism of the Les Naus urban development project.
- Fiestas · alicante
The children's Official Hoguera is now on display at Alicante Town Hall square
Alicante Town Hall square welcomes one of the stars of the Hogueras de San Juan: the children's Official Hoguera.
- Fiestas · alicante
The children's official Hoguera already stands tall in Alicante Town Hall square
The official children's monument of the Hogueras has been installed in the centre of Alicante, marking one of the first milestones of the San Juan festivities.
- Fiestas · benidorm
19 restaurants compete in the 16th Benidorm Tapas and Pinchos Competition
The gastronomic competition, which begins this Friday and runs until 28th June, is part of the 'Benidorm Gastronómico 2026' programme.