Events & Festivals

2026 Events & Festivals Calendar in Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida

Complete calendar of festivals, fiestas, carnivals and cultural events across Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida. Filter by region, month, with calendar and map views.

Colorful carnival parade with elaborate costumes and floats in the streets of Murcia — Spain's festivals bring vibrant color and music to the streets year-round

Living in Spain means having a front-row seat to some of Europe's most spectacular festivals and cultural events. From ancient religious traditions to modern music festivals, the Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida regions offer celebrations throughout the entire year.

This calendar covers over 50 confirmed events for 2026, spanning everything from the fire and fury of Alicante's Hogueras de San Juan to solemn Semana Santa processions, colourful Moros y Cristianos parades, carnival season, food festivals and summer concerts. Use the filters to find events near you, and switch between list and map views.

Please note: Dates, times and programmes may change. We recommend checking the official event page or local tourism office before making plans, especially closer to the date. Some events listed are based on annual traditions and the exact dates for 2026 may not yet be confirmed.

45 events (upcoming)

February 2026

28 FEB

Falles en Dénia

Feb 28 – Mar 19 Dénia

Fallas celebrations with monuments, processions and activities through to San José.

March 2026

4 MAR

Festival Igualdad es Murcia

4–Mar 25 Murcia

Programme of concerts, poetry, exhibitions and activities for International Women's Day.

15 MAR

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Mar 15 Cabo Roig / La Zenia

Large St. Patrick's Day parade in Orihuela Costa — one of the biggest in Spain.

24 MAR

Concurso Internacional de Cocina Creativa de la Gamba Roja

Mar 24 Dénia

International cooking competition featuring Dénia's famous red prawn at the Municipal Market.

27 MAR

Semana Santa de Orihuela

Mar 27 – Apr 5 Orihuela

Easter processions in Orihuela — among the most impressive in Spain.

29 MAR

Domingo de Ramos – Palm Sunday Procession

Mar 29 Elche

Grand palm procession on Palm Sunday — Elche is especially famous for its white palm tradition.

29 MAR

Semana Santa de Torrevieja

Mar 29 – Apr 5 Torrevieja

Easter processions and events from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday.

April 2026

2 APR

XXV Incursiones Berberiscas

2–Apr 5 Los Alcázares

Historical re-enactment with market, parades and activities — 25th anniversary edition.

3 APR

Mar de Jávea Festival

3–Apr 4 Xàbia / Jávea

Two-day music festival in Jávea.

7 APR

Bando de la Huerta (Fiestas de Primavera)

Apr 7 Murcia

Murcia's grand spring festival with parade and traditional costumes — local holiday in 2026.

11 APR

Entierro de la Sardina (Fiestas de Primavera)

Apr 11 Murcia

Closing parade and celebration of Murcia's Fiestas de Primavera.

16 APR

Romería de la Santa Faz

Apr 16 Alicante

Major pilgrimage to the Santa Faz monastery — one of the largest in Spain.

25 APR

Fiestas Patronales de la Puríssima Xiqueta

Apr 25 – May 4 Benissa

Benissa's main patron saint fiesta with processions, concerts and traditional events.

May 2026

13 MAY

Feria de Mayo (Sevillanas)

13–May 17 Torrevieja

Fair with sevillanas music and dance in the harbour area.

June 2026

6 JUN

Moros y Cristianos de Moraira

6–Jun 15 Moraira (Teulada-Moraira)

Parades, music and beach shows in Moraira.

10 JUN

Fiestas patronales – Virgen de las Angustias

Jun 10 Vera

Local fiesta around 10 June with Moros y Cristianos parade and procession.

19 JUN

Moros y Cristianos de Benissa

19–Jun 30 Benissa

Moros y Cristianos celebrations with parades and pyrotechnics.

20 JUN

Les Fogueres de Sant Joan (Hogueras)

20–Jun 24 Alicante

Alicante's great fire festival with monumental sculptures, mascletàs and the final burning (La Cremà).

25 JUN

Concurso de Fuegos Artificiales (Hogueras)

25–Jun 29 Alicante (Playa del Cocó)

Fireworks competition closing the Hogueras season.

26 JUN

Festival Maror

26–Jun 27 Villajoyosa / La Vila Joiosa

Two-day music festival in Villajoyosa — second edition.

July 2026

5 JUL

Bous a la Mar (Santíssima Sang)

5–Jul 11 Dénia

Traditional celebrations in the harbour with the famous 'bous a la mar' bull runs into the sea.

5 JUL

Festival de Cine de l'Alfàs del Pi

5–Jul 14 L'Alfàs del Pi / Albir

Film festival with screenings and events.

9 JUL

El Mar Menor Vibra con Orgullo

9–Jul 12 Los Alcázares

Festival celebrating diversity and inclusion.

17 JUL

Fiestas de la Reconquista y Moros y Cristianos

Jul 17 Orihuela

Historical fiesta days with parades and gunpowder (annual, around 17 July).

19 JUL

Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonía

19–Jul 26 Torrevieja

International choral competition at Eras de la Sal — a Torrevieja institution.

24 JUL

Moros y Cristianos de Villajoyosa

24–Jul 31 Villajoyosa / La Vila Joiosa

The town's main fiesta with parades and the famous 'Desembarc' beach landing.

25 JUL

Fan Futura Fest

25–Jul 26 Los Alcázares

Music festival at Parque del Gonio.

31 JUL

Low Festival

Jul 31 – Aug 2 Torrevieja

Major music festival — moves to Torrevieja for 2026.

August 2026

8 AUG

Castell de l'Olla

Aug 8 Altea

Spectacular fireworks display over the sea — Saturday closest to 10 August.

11 AUG

Misteri d'Elx

11–Aug 15 Elche

UNESCO-listed medieval mystery play performed in the Basilica of Santa María.

12 AUG

Festival Sal de Música

12–Aug 16 San Pedro del Pinatar

Music festival with concerts — 18th edition.

13 AUG

Nit de l'Albà

Aug 13 Elche

Spectacular fireworks display connected to 'La Festa' in Elche — 13 August every year.

28 AUG

Fiestas Mare de Déu de Loreto

Aug 28 – Sep 8 Xàbia / Jávea (Duanes de la Mar)

End-of-summer fiesta in Jávea's port district, running until 8 September.

31 AUG

Fiestas Patronales y Moros y Cristianos

Aug 31 – Sep 8 Santa Pola

Main fiesta with Moros y Cristianos and religious celebrations, ending 8 September.

September 2026

1 SEP

Benidorm Pride Festival

1–Sep 6 Benidorm

Pride week with parade and events.

6 SEP

Romería de la Virgen de las Huertas

Sep 6 Vera

Romería on the first Sunday of September.

10 SEP

Feria de Murcia (Feria de Septiembre)

10–Sep 17 Murcia

Major city fair with concerts, markets and events (exact dates TBC).

15 SEP

Romería de Nuestra Señora de la Fuensanta

Sep 15 Murcia

Local holiday in Murcia connected to the romería pilgrimage.

21 SEP

Feria y Fiestas – San Cleofás

21–Sep 27 Vera

Annual fair in the last week of September (patron day 25 September).

October 2026

2 OCT

Mar Menor Weekend

2–Oct 4 La Manga del Mar Menor

Dance weekend/festival in La Manga.

4 OCT

Romería Virgen del Cisne

Oct 4 Vera

Romería on the first Sunday closest to 5 October.

10 OCT

Hermosa Fest

10–Oct 11 La Manga del Mar Menor

Music festival in La Manga.

November 2026

6 NOV

Fiestas Mayores Patronales

6–Nov 11 Benidorm

Patron saint fiesta in honour of Virgen del Sufragio and San Jaime Apóstol.

17 NOV

Fiestas del Milagro

Nov 17 Bolnuevo (Mazarrón)

Local tradition and romería in the Bolnuevo area (approximate date).

December 2026

5 DEC

Fiestas Patronales – Purísima Concepción

5–Dec 8 Mazarrón

Patron saint celebrations for Purísima Concepción.