News — Fiestas
- Fiestas · alicante
Online ticket sales for the 2026 Hogueras de San Juan bullfighting fair kick off successfully
Ticket sales for the 2026 Hogueras de San Juan bullfighting fair have generated great anticipation, with the programme headlined by Morante, Manzanares and Roca Rey.
- Fiestas · alicante
Residents complain of lack of consensus over installation of a hoguera in Alicante
A readers' letter questions the installation of a hoguera without an administrative file, neighbourhood consensus or safety guarantees.
- Fiestas · alicante
Rice competition opens the countdown to Alicante's Hogueras
The Federació de Fogueres held the traditional Rice Competition at Parque Lo Morant on Sunday, kicking off the preliminary events for the Hogueras de San Juan.
- Fiestas · alicante
Spring Festival 2026: images from the major music celebration in Alicante
The Spring Festival 2026 brought together thousands of attendees in Alicante over the weekend with an outstanding musical programme.
- Fiestas · alicante
Hogueras de San Juan prize-giving ceremony in Alicante
The Hogueras de Alicante awards ceremony took place, with a photo gallery of the event.
- Fiestas
Rosana Carmona Amat to be the keeper of the proclamation of the San Vicente beauties 2026
San Vicente resident Rosana Carmona Amat will serve as keeper at the proclamation of the Bellea del Foc and her ladies of honour 2026 for the Hogueras de San Juan in San Vicente del Raspeig.
- Fiestas · elche
Elche's Blanca Paloma debuts new sceptre on pilgrimage to the Reservoir
The Virgin of Rocío of Elche began her traditional pilgrimage to the Reservoir this Friday with a new sceptre and an added charitable dimension.
- Fiestas · elche
Elche celebrates its traditional rociero pilgrimage to the Reservoir
The Casa de Andalucía in Elche organises its traditional Pilgrimage to the Reservoir, where the people of Elche demonstrate their rociero devotion.
- Fiestas · elche
Elche launches its traditional Rocío pilgrimage
The city of Elche began its traditional pilgrimage in honour of the Virgen del Rocío this Friday afternoon.
- Fiestas · elche
El Pas de la Burreta in Elche to incorporate children and the figure of Saint John in its sculptural ensemble
The traditional Palm Sunday procession in Elche will expand its iconic float with new images to better represent Jesus's entry into Jerusalem.
- Fiestas · orihuela
Orihuela's Teatro Circo continues its 'Laughter and Nibbles' series with humour and gastronomy
Orihuela's Teatro Circo is celebrating the second edition of 'Laughter and Nibbles' this Friday, an event that combines performance, humour, music and gastronomy in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Fiestas · alicante
Over 4,600 Officers to Form Security Operation for Alicante's Hogueras 2026
The special security operation for the Hogueras de San Juan 2026 in Alicante will comprise over 4,600 officers to ensure safety during the festivities.
- Fiestas · alicante
Hogueras activate working groups to reform five municipal bylaws
The Hogueras de Alicante Federation has set up working groups to modify five municipal bylaws related to the festivities.
- Fiestas · alicante
A mascletà awakens the excitement for the Hogueras de San Juan in Alicante
Saturday's mascletà rekindles enthusiasm for the upcoming nights of the Hogueras de San Juan in Alicante.
- Fiestas · elche
The Misteri d'Elx lights up the sky with 180 drones for its 25th UNESCO anniversary
A show featuring 180 drones recreated the most emblematic scenes of La Festa in Traspalacio, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its declaration as a World Heritage Site.
- Fiestas · elche
Elche lights up its sky with a spectacular show featuring 180 drones inspired by the Misteri
An innovative aerial show with 180 drones offered a visual reinterpretation of the Misteri d'Elx in the city's sky this Friday.
- Fiestas
Castalla celebrates its traditional Feria de San Isidro with large attendance
The town of Castalla hosts the well-attended Feria de San Isidro, a traditional festivity that draws numerous visitors.
- Fiestas · alicante
The Exposición del Ninot 2026 introduces electronic voting in Alicante
The Exposición del Ninot 2026 will incorporate electronic voting for the first time, marking a milestone in the digitalisation of the Hogueras de Alicante.
- Fiestas · alicante
Alicante Council may withdraw subsidies from Hogueras de San Juan committees due to tensions
Barcala's municipal government responds to unrest generated in the Hogueras de San Juan festivals by proposing to eliminate aid to committees.
- Fiestas · altea
L'Alfàs del Pi Casa de Cultura celebrates its 35th anniversary on 21st May
The emblematic cultural venue in l'Alfàs del Pi commemorates three and a half decades as the regional artistic epicentre with an institutional ceremony open to the public.
- Fiestas · alicante
La Ceràmica hoguera renews contract with artists Palacio i Serra until the Centenary
The Alicante hoguera La Ceràmica confirms the renewal of its contract with artists Palacio i Serra until the Centenary of the Hogueras de San Juan.
- Fiestas · elche
Misteri d'Elx celebrates 25 years as Unesco World Heritage
Elche commemorates the 25th anniversary of the declaration of the Misteri d'Elx as World Heritage with an institutional ceremony at the Museum of La Festa.
- Fiestas
Petrer celebrates the Guerrilla and Embajada in its Moros y Cristianos festivities
The Moros y Cristianos festivities in Petrer include this Monday the traditional events of the Guerrilla and the Embajada.
- Fiestas · orihuela
Large pilgrimage from Colegio Santo Domingo de Orihuela to Monserrate Sanctuary
Colegio Diocesano Santo Domingo held a well-attended Marian pilgrimage to Monserrate Sanctuary to mark the month of May, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.