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Fiesta del Cine in Alicante 2026: cinemas, tickets and 10 recommended films
At a glance Film Week in Alicante runs from 19 to 22 October 2026. Standard tickets cost €3.50 at participating cinemas. In Alicante city, the participating cinemas are Cines Aana Alicante, Cine Yelmo Puerta Alicante and Kinépolis Alicante Plaza Mar 2. No registration or accreditation is required. Tickets went on sale on 14 October. Some…
Three restaurants in Alicante province nominated for TheFork Awards
The fifth edition of the TheFork Awards, organised by the online restaurant booking platform, is approaching. A total of 41 restaurants from 14 Spanish autonomous communities have been nominated as the best new restaurants to open in 2025. The nominees were selected by a jury of 56 chefs whose restaurants hold one, two or three…
Alicante events guide, 15–18 October 2026: concerts, festivals, theatre and weekend events
From October 15 to 18, 2026, Alicante once again offers a packed programme with something for every taste. Teatro Principal enters the final weekend of La Cuisine de ma Cousine by La Cubana, contemporary circus festival Circarte continues its programme, and David Otero, Hey Kid and Marlena will take the stage at the port. Other…
Halloween in Alicante 2026: 7 Best Activities and Events
While much of Northern Europe spends late October in raincoats, Alicante has a different idea of autumn. The sun is still warm, the Mediterranean is close by, and outdoor terraces remain part of everyday life.Add a Saturday Halloween, a candlelit concert in an archaeological museum, a murder mystery through the old town and a lively…
FUTURMODA 2026 in Alicante: International Footwear Industry Trade Fair on 14–15 October
In brief: FUTURMODA will take place on 14 and 15 October 2026 at Fira Alacant, located between Alicante and Elche. It is one of Spain’s leading professional trade fairs for footwear and leather goods manufacturers, material suppliers, designers, technology companies and buyers. Opening hours are from 09:00 to 18:30. On 14 and 15 October 2026,…
CircArte 2026 in Alicante: Contemporary Circus Festival from 9 to 25 October
In brief: CircArte will take place from 9 to 25 October 2026. The programme includes 23 events, 16 of which are free to attend. The main venues in Alicante are Las Cigarreras, Monte Tossal, Teatro Arniches, Teatro Principal, Universidad de Alicante and Espacio La Fundición. From 9 to 25 October 2026, Alicante and several towns…
Alicante events guide, 8–11 October 2026: concerts, circus, theatre and 9 October events
From October 8 to 11, 2026, Alicante will host one of the busiest cultural weekends of the autumn. The international contemporary circus festival Circarte gets under way, the acclaimed La Cubana company takes over Teatro Principal, the port hosts a marathon electronic music event with Music in the Garden, and Sunday rounds off the weekend…
International Elche–Alicante Marathon postponed due to the 29 November election
The second International Elche–Alicante Marathon, which was due to take place on 29 November 2026, has been postponed. The reason is that Spain’s snap general election will be held on the same day. The municipalities of Elche and Alicante, together with Club Atlético Montemar, which is responsible for organising the race, are already working to…
Top events in Alicante and the province for the next 3 months: October–December 2026
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…
Alicante markets 2026: Mercado Central and the best street markets
TL;DR: Alicante has much more than its famous Mercado Central. The city also has neighbourhood covered markets, four regular street mercadillos and seasonal artisan markets by the coast. Mercado Central is the obvious starting point for first-time visitors, while Babel, Benalúa, Carolinas and José Manuel Gosálbez offer a more local experience. For street markets, Thursday…