Below is a selection of some of the most notable events taking place in Alicante and the surrounding province from October to December 2026. We have included sporting events, car and motorcycle shows, professional trade fairs and conferences, festivals, gastronomy, theatre and major city events. For each event, you will find the location, dates, format and an official link. Where the full programme has not yet been published, this is indicated separately. We recommend checking schedules and admission conditions again closer to your trip – follow our news for updates.
Planning your trip around a specific event?
If you are coming to Alicante for a marathon, major trade fair, conference, food festival or cultural event, it is worth booking your accommodation in advance. Alicante Smart Hotel is a convenient option for business trips, event-filled weekends and short city breaks.
October 2026
Alicante Gastronómica
The region’s largest gastronomic fair. The programme usually brings together more than 250 exhibitors, renowned chefs, restaurants, producers, tastings, live cooking demonstrations and workshops. A great reason to visit Alicante for its food, wine and local produce.
- Location: Fira Alacant
- When: 2–5 October 2026
- Price: depends on the type of admission and programme
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🍂 Autumn break in Alicante
Autumn in Alicante often feels like summer. Spend a few days by the sea and combine your stay with concerts, festivals, museums and walks around the city.
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CircArte 2026
The international contemporary circus festival will take place in Alicante and several towns across the province for almost three weeks. The programme features 23 shows and activities, performances by 14 companies, acrobatics, juggling, aerial arts, clowning, family workshops and a major closing gala at Teatro Principal. Most events take place in Alicante itself, and 16 activities are free to attend.
- Location: Alicante, San Vicente del Raspeig, El Campello and other towns in the province
- When: 9–25 October 2026
- Price: 16 events are free; tickets are required for the remaining activities
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FUTURMODA
One of Spain’s leading professional trade fairs for the footwear and leather goods industry. Fira Alacant brings together manufacturers, suppliers, designers, brands and buyers. Exhibits include leather, textiles, soles, components, accessories, machinery and new technologies. This is a particularly relevant event for business travel to Alicante.
- Location: Fira Alacant – IFA
- When: 14–15 October 2026
- Opening hours: 09:00–18:30
- Price: free admission for registered professional visitors
- information and registration
Jornada CRIA
A professional event in Alicante expected to attract around 500 participants, according to Alicante Convention Bureau. The event is aimed at a business and professional audience and is particularly relevant for visitors travelling to the city for meetings, conference sessions and networking.
- Location: Palacio de Congresos del Colegio de Médicos, Alicante
- When: 17 October 2026
- Format: professional conference
- Participants: around 500
- information
Alicante Fashion Week
Alicante’s fashion week features runway shows and brings together designers, brands and industry professionals. It is suitable both for fashion enthusiasts and for visitors who want to combine a city break with a major fashion event.
- Location: Alicante
- When: October 2026; exact dates to be confirmed
- Price: depends on the individual shows and type of admission
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Coming for a food or business event?
If you are planning to attend Alicante Gastronómica, FUTURMODA, Jornada CRIA or one of the autumn festivals, staying in the city allows you to combine your business or event programme with walks through the centre and along the waterfront.
November 2026
Firanovios + Firahogar + Expofiesta
During the first weekend of November, Fira Alacant hosts three major exhibitions at the same time. Firanovios focuses on weddings and celebrations, Firahogar on furniture, interiors, home equipment and decoration, while Expofiesta showcases traditional festivities, costumes, music, shows and the events industry. This format attracts both general visitors and a large number of exhibitors and professionals.
- Location: Fira Alacant – IFA
- When: 6–8 November 2026
- Opening hours: the main programme starts at 10:30; closing times vary depending on the fair and day
- Price: Firahogar and Expofiesta offer free admission; Firanovios requires a ticket
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Gran Carrera del Mediterráneo 21K
One of the region’s most scenic half marathons. The coastal route between Alicante and Santa Pola makes the race attractive not only to runners but also to friends and family who want to combine sport with a Mediterranean break.
- Location: Alicante – Santa Pola
- When: 8 November 2026
- Price: registration fee to be confirmed by the organisers
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EDUKETING – Congreso Internacional de Marketing Educativo
The International Educational Marketing Congress brings together school and education managers, marketing and communications professionals and specialists in educational project management. According to Alicante Convention Bureau, around 400 participants are expected.
- Location: Palacio de Congresos del Colegio de Médicos, Alicante
- When: 12 November 2026
- Format: professional congress
- Participants: around 400
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XIII Congreso Nacional de I+D en Defensa y Seguridad
A national congress focused on research, development, innovation and technology in the fields of defence and security. The event is mainly aimed at professional and institutional audiences and is expected to attract around 400 participants to Alicante.
- Location: Palacio de Congresos del Colegio de Médicos, Alicante
- When: 17 November 2026
- Format: professional congress
- Participants: around 400
- information
V Forum Europeo de IA
This European forum dedicated to artificial intelligence will take place at two major venues in Alicante – EUIPO and ADDA. Aimed at a professional audience, it will be one of the city’s notable business events in November.
- Location: EUIPO + ADDA, Alicante
- When: 19 November 2026
- Format: European professional forum
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FIRAUTO + SOBRE2RUEDAS
For three days, Fira Alacant becomes one of the province’s leading automotive and motorcycle venues. The 56th FIRAUTO will feature new cars, used vehicles, zero-kilometre cars and other market offers, while the 24th SOBRE2RUEDAS will focus on motorcycles and related products.
- Location: Fira Alacant – IFA
- When: 20–22 November 2026
- Opening hours: Friday and Saturday 10:00–21:00; Sunday 10:00–20:00
- Price: tickets available from the organiser
- information and tickets
II Maratón Elche – Alicante
One of the largest marathons in Alicante province has been postponed due to Spain’s general election taking place on 29 November 2026. The organisers are already working on a new date for the race. The marathon route will pass through Elche’s famous Palmeral and finish at the Port of Alicante.
- Location: Elche – Alicante
- Date: postponed; a new date will be announced
- Price: entry fee depends on the registration category
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December 2026
Festitíteres – 39º Festival Internacional de Títeres
One of Alicante’s leading theatre festivals rounds off the autumn season with a series of puppet theatre performances for both children and adults. Shows take place at different cultural venues across the city. The full programme will be published closer to the start of the festival.
- Location: various venues across Alicante
- When: 28 November – 8 December 2026
- Price: depends on the individual performance; some events may be free
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The Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s world-famous musical The Phantom of the Opera comes to Teatro Principal de Alicante. This major production will be one of the city’s most notable theatre events in early December.
- Location: Teatro Principal de Alicante
- When: until 6 December 2026
- Price: depends on the selected seat and performance
- tickets and information
Travesía de Navidad
Alicante’s traditional Christmas open-water swim is set to be one of the city’s main sporting events in December. The competition forms part of the Liga de Travesías “Copa de Alicante” and attracts both swimming enthusiasts and spectators to the coast.
- Location: Alicante
- When: 20 December 2026
- Price: depends on the registration conditions
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Exponadal
One of the province’s largest family fairs during the Christmas holidays. Exponadal combines rides, games, entertainment, children’s activities and a Christmas market. It is a good option for families spending several days in Alicante during the school holidays.
- Location: Fira Alacant – IFA
- When: 26–30 December 2026 and 2–4 January 2027
- Opening hours: 10:30–20:30
- Price: depends on visitor category; rides and activities are included in the admission ticket
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Book your stay around the season’s major events
If you are planning to visit Alicante for a marathon, professional trade fair, conference, food event or festival, it is worth choosing your dates in advance. Alicante Smart Hotel is suitable for business travel, event-focused trips, short breaks and busy weekends in Alicante.
Note: some event dates are based on preliminary announcements or early information published by organisers. Programmes, prices and admission conditions may change, so we recommend checking the latest information on the official event websites before travelling.