Fiestas Patronales de la Puríssima Xiqueta
Benissa's main patron saint fiesta with processions, concerts and traditional events.
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Complete calendar of festivals, fiestas, carnivals and cultural events across Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida. Filter by region, month, with calendar and map views.
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.
Benissa's main patron saint fiesta with processions, concerts and traditional events.
Official pageLocal fiesta around 10 June with Moros y Cristianos parade and procession.
Official pageMoros y Cristianos celebrations with parades and pyrotechnics.
Official pageAlicante's great fire festival with monumental sculptures, mascletàs and the final burning (La Cremà).
Official pageFireworks competition closing the Hogueras season.
Official pageTraditional celebrations in the harbour with the famous 'bous a la mar' bull runs into the sea.
Official pageHistorical fiesta days with parades and gunpowder (annual, around 17 July).
Official pageInternational choral competition at Eras de la Sal — a Torrevieja institution.
Official pageThe town's main fiesta with parades and the famous 'Desembarc' beach landing.
Official pageSpectacular fireworks display over the sea — Saturday closest to 10 August.
Official pageUNESCO-listed medieval mystery play performed in the Basilica of Santa María.
Official pageSpectacular fireworks display connected to 'La Festa' in Elche — 13 August every year.
Official pageEnd-of-summer fiesta in Jávea's port district, running until 8 September.
Official pageMain fiesta with Moros y Cristianos and religious celebrations, ending 8 September.
Official pageMajor city fair with concerts, markets and events (exact dates TBC).
Official pageLocal holiday in Murcia connected to the romería pilgrimage.
Official pageAnnual fair in the last week of September (patron day 25 September).
Official pagePatron saint fiesta in honour of Virgen del Sufragio and San Jaime Apóstol.
Official pageLocal tradition and romería in the Bolnuevo area (approximate date).
Official pagePatron saint celebrations for Purísima Concepción.
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