Until June 24, the city of Alicante will be transformed in celebration of its principal festival: Hogueras de San Juan (Bonfires of Saint John), recognized as an event of International Tourist Interest. Under the theme “The festival that unites us,” Alicante warmly welcomes visitors from around the world to experience its rich tapestry of art, color, and tradition.
The festival reaches its crescendo at midnight on June 24 with the launch of a spectacular palm-shaped firework from Mount Benacantil, signaling the start of the enchanting “Night of the Burning” (Nit de la cremà). Following this, from June 25 to 29, the festivities continue by the sea at Cocó beach with the International Fireworks Competition.
Below is the official program for Hogueras de San Juan 2026:
Thursday, June 4
- 21:00 – Lighting of the bonfires at Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
Friday, June 5
- 18:30 – “Música per a una Festa” concert at the ADDA Concert Hall parking lot.
- 19:00 – Tribute to deceased foguerers and barraquers masters at Plaza de España.
- 19:30 – Opening proclamation parade along Calle de San Vicente, Rambla de Méndez Núñez, Rafael Altamira, and Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
- 21:00 – Official opening of the festivities from the City Hall balcony.
- 23:00 – Opening celebration party in Zona The Ocean Race (formerly Zona Volvo).
Saturday, June 6
- 19:00 – Ninot parade following Alfonso el Sabio, Rambla de Méndez Núñez, Rafael Altamira, and Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
Sunday, June 7
- 14:00 – Mascletà (pyrotechnic show) from the “Pólvora Tot l’Any” cycle on Avenida UNICEF, nº 6 (sectors 7 and 10).
Saturday, June 13
- 14:00 – Mascletà at Gran Vía shopping center.
- 18:30 – Entry of bands and parade of commissions along Plaza de los Luceros, Alfonso X El Sabio, Rambla de Méndez Núñez, Calle Altamira, and Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
Sunday, June 14
- 17:00 – Closing of the Ninot exhibition at the old Fish Market and vote counting to select the Ninot Indultat, the “pardoned” figure spared from burning.
Tuesday, June 16
- 23:00 – Arrival of the fire at El Corte Inglés, featuring a light, sound, and pyrotechnics show.
Thursday, June 18
- 14:00 – First session of the pyrotechnic show competition at Plaza de los Luceros.
- 21:00 – Opening of the “Mercadito de Fogueres” market on Paseo de Federico Soto.
Friday, June 19
- 14:00 – Second session of the pyrotechnic show competition at Plaza de los Luceros.
- 00:00 – Official installation of children’s bonfires and street Ninot figures.
Saturday, June 20
- 09:00 – Jury visits children’s bonfires and street figures.
- 14:00 – Third session of the fireworks competition at Plaza de los Luceros.
- 17:00 – Announcement of results for children’s bonfires and street figures competition.
- 17:30 – Official visit to the winning children’s bonfire in the special category.
- 20:30 – Opening of food tents and stalls.
- 00:00 – Official installation of adult bonfires.
Sunday, June 21
- 09:00 – Jury visits bonfires, tents, and decorated streets.
- 14:00 – Fourth session of the fireworks competition at Plaza de los Luceros.
- 17:00 – Announcement of results for bonfires, tents, and decorated streets competition.
- 17:30 – Official visit to the bonfire awarded first place in the special category.
- 18:00 – First flower offering session to Virgen del Remedio along Alfonso El Sabio, Rambla Méndez Núñez, Calle San José, Plaza Abad Penalva, Concatedral de San Nicolás, Calle Rafael Altamira, and Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
- 22:00 – Street celebrations in tents and stalls.
Monday, June 22
- 11:00 – Awards parade from Plaza del Ayuntamiento to the official stand on Rambla Méndez Núñez.
- 13:00 – Parade of dwarfs and giants along Calle Altamira, Rambla, and Alfonso X El Sabio.
- 14:00 – Fifth session of the fireworks competition at Plaza de los Luceros.
- 18:00 – Second flower offering session to Virgen del Remedio along the same route as the first session.
- 22:00 – Street celebrations in tents and stalls.
Tuesday, June 23
- 12:00 – Awards ceremony for the flower offering at Mercadito de Fogueres.
- 13:00 – Parade of dwarfs and giants along Calle Altamira, Rambla, and Alfonso X El Sabio.
- 14:00 – Sixth session of the fireworks competition at Plaza de los Luceros.
- 19:00 – Dansà d’Alacant around the official bonfire in Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
- 20:00 – International folklore parade along Alfonso El Sabio, Rambla, Rafael Altamira, and Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
- 22:00 – Festive parties in tents and stalls.
Wednesday, June 24
- 13:00 – Parade of dwarfs and giants along Calle Altamira, Rambla, and Alfonso X El Sabio.
- 14:00 – Seventh session of the fireworks competition at Plaza de los Luceros.
- 20:00 – Solemn mass at San Nicolás Cathedral.
- 22:00 – Street celebrations in tents and stalls.
- 00:00 – Launch of the giant “palm” firework from Mount Benacantil, followed by the “Night of the Burning,” beginning with the official bonfire at Plaza del Ayuntamiento and continuing across other districts.
From June 25 to 29
- 00:00 – International Fireworks Competition at Cocó beach.
- June 29, 20:00 – Coso Multicolor parade featuring floats and confetti along Plaza de los Luceros and Avenida de Alfonso X el Sabio, preceding the final fireworks display.
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